Jeff Scharnowske’s Michigan Strap Sided Whiskey Flasks

Ahh…..long 4th of July weekends are for barbecue and BOTTLES! Incoming email and pictures from noted Michigan collector Jeff Scharnowske. Thanks Jeff. Pretty cool.

Ferd, was just playing with my straps yesterday, brought them out of the basement and into my kitchen windows, thought I would share them with you. Only have 12 examples, and 4 of them are one-of-a-kind. Most Michigan strap sided whiskeys are extremely hard to find.

Jeff Scharnowske

Michigan Strap Sided Flasks - Scharnowske Collection

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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