Anyone know how to carbonate a vintage glass siphon seltzer bottle?

[Frank Trotta]

Hi Everyone - I grew up getting seltzer deliveries in the old glass bottles with the metal siphon heads back in the 80s. I just purchased a 5lb C02 tank, regulator, hose, 2L cap, and wondering if there is any way to make seltzer using the old bottles, through the nozzle, with some type of adapter. I attached a photo of the type of bottle I am thinking.

Any help would be much appreciated!
Frank

 

[Brew2Be]

Are the tops not lead? I think they used to be..

 

[Frank Trotta]

That's a good question, I thought they were pewter and brass

 

[Robert65]

Older pewter contained lead and/or bismuth, neither of which is in modern pewter for food use. I've read that lead was not formally banned from this use until the 1970s, though it was uncommon after the 19th century. I'd be wary. Nice decorative antiques.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Originally, some would use a vacuum to suck out all the air in the bottle then hold the top under carbonated water to suck it in and fill the bottle.

I suppose an easier way might be to use dry ice.

 

[KevinM]

I wish I knew. Maybe some information here will help: https://www.brooklynseltzerboys.com/seltzer-factory/