Vintage early 20th century Corona soft drinks bottle with original porcelain top

Vintage early 20th century Corona soft drinks bottle with original porcelain top stoppers. This pair of very decorative bottles would make great olive oil dispensers. They are clearly early due to the original porcelain stoppers. Probably for fizzy water.

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Some age related wear. Price is for bottle's and all other items are illustration only.

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32 cm tall 8 cm round at base has the words Thomas & Evans Ltd

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Corona soft drinks, originating in Wales in the 1890s, were a popular brand known for their door-to-door delivery service and distinctive flavors like dandelion and burdock initially called Welsh Hills Mineral Waters, was founded by two grocers, William Evans and William Thomas, to offer an alternative to alcohol for miners. The brand name "Corona" was adopted in the 1920s as the company expanded.

Here's a more detailed look at the history:

Early Days:

In the late 1890s, Evans and Thomas, grocers in Porth, Wales, established Welsh Hills Mineral Waters to cater to the temperance movement and provide a non-alcoholic option for miners.

Name Change:

The company rebranded as Corona in the 1920s as it grew and expanded its product range.

Expansion and Distribution:

Corona became a well-known brand in Wales and parts of England, with a network of depots and factories. They were known for their distinctive delivery vans and the "Corona Man" who delivered the drinks directly to homes.

Beecham Group Acquisition:

In 1958, Corona was acquired by the Beecham Group, which continued to produce the drinks.

Britvic Era:

Later, Britvic acquired Corona in 1987, and the Welsh Hills plant in Porth was closed. Production was moved to Bolton, Lancashire.

Decline and Discontinuation:

By the late 1990s, Corona soft drinks were no longer produced, though one of its offshoot brands, Tango, continues to be sold.