Antique Baxendale & Co Shapley Soda Syphon (SOLD)

A Superb 19th Century Antique Shapely Soda Syphon. This double gourd shaped antique soda syphon is in great condition, it still has its original protective wicker cage surrounding the glass, the trigger is made from pewter and has the wording “Baxendale & Co Manchester & Edinburgh” on the front, only a few remain in original condition. C1890

Baxendale & Co began life in 1866 as a family-owned foundry, manufacturing railway carriages and gas lit lampposts. Over time we changed emphasis in the products manufactured, becoming the leading maker of domestic boilers in the UK.

As early as 1790, the concept of an “aerosol” was introduced in France, with self-pressurised carbonated beverages. The modern siphon was created in 1829, when two Frenchmen patented a hollow corkscrew which could be inserted into a soda bottle and, by use of a valve, allowed a portion of the contents to be dispensed while maintaining the pressure on the inside of the bottle and preventing the remaining soda from going flat.

A good, tall size makes this a decorative antique object, many of these have been converted to use as an unusual table lamp.

Dimensions: H: 50cm W: 20cm