Antique William Leitch & Co. Ltd. Codd Patent Mineral Water Bottle – Edinburgh & Glasgow – Original Marble – c.1895–1910A genuine antique Scottish Codd Patent mineral water bottle from William Leitch & Co. Ltd. of Edinburgh and Glasgow, dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian period (circa 1895–1910).This attractive example is manufactured from heavy pale aqua glass and retains its original internal glass marble, one of the most sought-after features for collectors of Codd bottles. Originally used for highly carbonated mineral waters, the famous Codd design used the pressure of the drink to force the marble against a rubber seal, creating an airtight closure.DetailsCompany - William Leitch & Co. Ltd.Location - Edinburgh & Glasgow, ScotlandType - Codd Patent Mineral Water BottleDate - c.1895–1910Height - Approx. 19cmMaterial - Pale Aqua / Ice Green GlassEmbossing - WM. LEITCH & CO. LTD. EDINBURGH AND GLASGOWClosure Type - Codd Patent Glass Marble SystemOriginal Marble - PresentBase Markings - None visibleConditionVery good antique condition.The bottle retains its original glass marble, which moves freely within the neck chamber as intended. The embossing remains clear and easy to read, and the glass displays well overall.There is some historic dirt and residue inside the bottle from age and storage. I have left the bottle in its original, uncleaned condition to preserve authenticity for collectors. No major cracks or structural damage noted.Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.Historical InterestCodd bottles are one of the most recognisable designs in the history of soft drinks and mineral waters. Many examples were broken by children to retrieve the glass marbles, making complete bottles retaining their original marble increasingly desirable to collectors today.William Leitch & Co. Ltd. was a major Scottish mineral water producer operating from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and these embossed bottles are excellent examples of Scotland's thriving beverage industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Barry's BenchworkI specialise in antique bottles, breweriana, local history items, and collectables from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and across Scotland.For bottle finds, restoration projects, local history research, and collectable discoveries, visit my YouTube channel:YouTube - @BarrysBenchworkPlease check my other listings, as I regularly have additional antique bottles, breweriana, advertising items, and Scottish collectables available. Combined postage is available where possible.The bottle will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.