Sometimes You Just Have to Pause and Salute an OS Picture

Old Sachems - Watson Collection

I get so many emails from some great folks wanting to share their passion for glass. Here we have a simple picture of a grouping from the Richard Watson collection depicting a few of his Old Sachem Bitters and WigWam Tonics that I received from Jim Berry.

Good God, please give me my breath back. These proud barrels stand tall and announce their dominance to the other figural barrels. They simply can control the weather, room temperature and your emotions whenever they group.

Editor Note: I took the early bird this am from New York to Houston. I spent the past two days with probably the best assemblage of these gorgeous barrels in existence. Stay tuned for some extraordinary pictures and the rest of the story!

For more information on Old Sachems see…The Perfect Name for a Barrel…Old Sachem Bitters and Wigwam Tonic

About Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand Meyer V is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. Ferdinand is the founding Principal of FMG Design, a nationally recognized design consultation firm. Ferdinand is a passionate collector of American historical glass specializing in bitters bottles, color runs and related classic figural bottles. He is married to Elizabeth Jane Meyer and lives in Houston, Texas with their daughter and three wonderful grandchildren. The Meyers are also very involved in Quarter Horses, antiques and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past 6-year President of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and is one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

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