Hinks Inks – Post 1 “This Guy collects Labeled Inks”

Posted on 3 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

John Hinkel and his Labeled Inks

I had always heard that John Hinkel collected labeled inks. It wasn’t until I saw his phenomenal display at the FOHBC Memphis 2011 Show and Sale did I really understand that This Guy Collects labeled inks! With close to 1,500 hundred examples, John certainly has an impressive collection. As I sort through his wonderful photography, I hope to break this down into a number of posts to eventually help me write a Feature Story for the FOHBC web site. These first pictures give you and idea of the depth of his 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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One Response to Hinks Inks – Post 1 “This Guy collects Labeled Inks”

  1. pat jett says:
    6 November 2011 at 12:15 am

    Privileged to share monthly meetings with this fellow collector. Very knowledgeable about all sorts of glass-related stuff. Pretty incredible collection, for sure!!

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