Canadian Soda Appraisal

Vintage Canada Dry "Champagne des Ginger Ales" Miniatures Six-Pack

This item is a vintage six-pack of small, dark green glass bottles of "The Champagne des Ginger Ales" (or "Le Champagne des Ginger Ales"), specifically Canada Dry brand ginger ale. The bottles, likely miniature or sample-sized, are housed in their original cardboard carrier. Each bottle features a printed label in white script stating "The Champagne des Ginger Ales" along with a date "SINCE 1907" or "DEPUIS 1907", indicating a reference to the brand's heritage. The original metal crown caps are still in place on all visible bottles, showing signs of age appropriate wear including rust and discoloration, suggesting the bottles are unopened but the contents may not be potable. The cardboard carrier is designed to hold six bottles, with a tiered structure that elevates the back row. The carrier itself is made of light brown or tan cardboard, adorned with a decorative border and illustrations; one prominent illustration features a beaver, a Canadian national symbol, and another depicts horse-drawn carriages, conveying a sense of classic or traditional imagery. Text on the carrier includes "BODA GINGEMBRE CANADA DRY" and a French phrase "Même après...(il pétille tout)" which translates to "Even after...(it sparkles always)", reinforcing the beverage's effervescence. There's a price tag, orange in color, on one of the bottle caps indicating a price of "$22.00". The overall condition of the packaging suggests significant age, with expected wear, fading, and some structural integrity issues possible in the cardboard, though it appears largely intact. This item clearly reflects a specific period in Canada Dry's branding and packaging history, likely from the mid-20th century or earlier given the "Since 1907" claim and the overall aesthetic.