Antique Silver Metal Champagne or Soda Tap

A very rare Antique Champagne/Soda Tap in great condition. This model has the Prince of Wales Feathers.

🥂 The Rise of Champagne as Medicine

• In the 19th century, Champagne wasn’t just a celebratory drink—it was marketed as a tonic for everything from fatigue to digestive issues.

• Doctors and pharmacists sometimes prescribed it, believing its effervescence and alcohol content had therapeutic benefits.

🛠️ The Champagne Tap: A Clever Contraption

• The Champagne Tap was designed to preserve the fizz and prevent waste. Once a bottle was opened, the pressure would quickly escape, so this device allowed for controlled dispensing.

• Design features:

  • Three small holes at the base of the screw allowed the liquid to rise.

  • The top unscrewed to reveal a small aperture.

  • The internal pressure of the Champagne forced a stream of liquid up through the tap, enabling a neat pour without removing the cork.

• It was often made of metal—brass or silver—and sometimes ornately decorated, reflecting the elegance of the time.

🎩 Victorian Elegance Meets Practicality

• These taps were popular in high society and among the health-conscious elite.

• They also served a social function: allowing hosts to serve guests without the spectacle (or mess) of popping corks.

Dimensions: 1.5cm d x 5.5cm w x 11cm h

Weight: 61 Grams

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