Vintage French Soda Syphons

Set of three early 20th Century French soda syphons. All three are of great shapes and rich colours, all etched with the suppliers names, the makers mark is stamped around the neck. The Blue/Green syphons have a twisting design and an etched advertising label. C1930

As early as 1790, the concept of an “aerosol” was introduced in France, with self-pressurised carbonated beverages. The modern syphon 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.

Soda syphons were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The rise of bottled carbonated beverages and the destruction of many of the syphon manufacturers’ plants in Eastern Europe during World War II led to a decline in their popularity in the years after the war.

These syphons are in lovely condition and would look great as a display. (Clear syphon H: 28cm)

Dimensions: H: 30cm W: 10cm D: 9cm