Etched Vintage Soda Syphon Seltzer

Description Thomas Joseph Cantrell (1827 – 1909) was born in Dublin in 1827. Once qualified as a medical practitioner, he became a principal assistant at Grattan & Co, a Belfast firm of chemists. Grattan & Co also manufactured soft drinks. Historians widely credit Dr. Cantrell as the first inventor of ‘ginger-ale’, proudly claiming the rights by embossing the slogan ‘The Original Makers of Ginger Ale’ on its bottles.  In 1868, TJ Cantrell merged with the soft drinks business of Henry Cochrane (1836 – 1904) of Dublin, establishing ‘Cantrell & Cochrane Limited’. The beautiful etched soda syphon bottle has surface scratches and a small chip near the neck. Please remember when buying vintage items  they will have signs of use, but that is also what makes them so unique.  We do our best to photograph and explain the condition of the item as best we can.  If you have any questions about a particular item please contact us. Please take the time to look at all pictures. Product Code: 30700/GB2 Styling:  A beautiful heavy piece of glass and history. Would enhance any cocktail bar or cocktail wagon.