This lot includes this Rare Lyons Syrup Textured Glass Beverage Dispenser, circa 1930s-1950s. When the industrial revolution made its way into the realm of the soda fountain and drugstore of the late 19th century, mass-production of soda syrup became the norm. The golden age of soda fountains began in the early 1900’s and continued until the 1950’s. Soda fountain syrup is made with 85% sugar and various kinds of flavoring. The syrup was preservative free because the high concentration of sugar prevented any microorganism from growing. The flavorings were extracted from natural fruits and were of very high concentration. The soda fountain syrup would be squirted into a glass and carbonated water and phosphate was added by the soda jerk. This made a very tasty one of a kind beverage. Because of the inroads made by the soda fountain syrup manufacturers the pharmacist didn't need to spend time making the syrups from scratch anymore. Various syrup companies began to provide the pharmacist with syrup dispensers free of charge to advertise their products. Lyons / Lyons Magnus was known to subcontract the production of their glass syrup dispensers to Pacific Glassworks eventhough the Lyon's name is embossed at the bottom side panel of this dispenser opposite the metal spigot. The Lyons' product labels are mostly worn off with the Lyons' name visible on the front label, the Lyons' logo "lion" and both Orange and syrup words visible on the rear label. Dispenser is in good overall condition, one-piece construction with textured glass upper and clear octagon lower. Measures 14.5"H x 6.5"W at the mouth, 12"H w/out metal lid.