Carbonated drinks needed bottles strong enough to stand the build up of pressure and to keep the 'fizz' inside. In 1872 Hiram Codd introduced a design featuring a glass marble to keep it airtight.

Hiram Codd patented the marble-in-neck design bottle in 1872 and there are thought to be over 500 different types. Some collectors aim to own as many variations as possible with several different ...