
“Saving the Fizz,” published in 2017, is a comprehensive reference work by Australian author David Jones, covering bottle closures patented worldwide for the storage of carbonated beverages.
• Historical and globally patented bottle closures (e.g., swing-top stoppers, Codd-neck closures, corks, and screw caps) used for mineral water and carbonated drinks.
• Features over 2,500 patented designs, richly illustrated with more than 4,900 photographs and drawings across over 600 full-color pages. The book is large-format and heavy (weighing over 3 kg).
• The global print run was extremely limited (originally consisting of only about 300 copies).
• Author: David Jones (1949–2020), a well-known Australian collector of antique bottles, passed away in 2020. Remaining copies occasionally appear on the market through specialized collector forums or auction houses dealing in antique bottles.