Monthly Archives: September 2011

Oro Grande California Bottle Tree Farm

Posted on 19 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“One man’s junk is another man’s art” Oro Grande California Bottle Tree Farm 19 September 2011 Hello Ferdinand, Just wanted to share some bottle photographs. My good friend Richard Zappata took me to see the Oro Grande California bottle tree … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Architecture, Collectors & Collections, Digging and Finding, Folk Art, Humor - Lighter Side, Museums | Tagged Bottle Tree Farm, Dave Maryo, Elmer Long, Oro Grande, Richard Zappata | Leave a comment

Hinks Inks – Post 3 “Carter’s Ink Company”

Posted on 18 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Carter’s Ink Company As part of my postings of John hINKels wonderful body of information on his labeled Ink Collection I am led to do a little research on the Carter’s Ink Company, at one time, the largest ink company … Continue reading →

Posted in Article Publications, Collectors & Collections, History, Inks | Tagged Carter's Ink, Ink, John Hinkel | Leave a comment

Brice Silva Downieville Post

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Downieville at the Forks of the North Yuba River Visit Western Whiskey Tool Top Gazette

Posted in Bottle Shows, News, Whiskey | Tagged Bruce Silva, Downieville, Tool Top Gazette, Western Whiskey | Leave a comment

Hinks Inks – Post 2 “John hINKel”

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In Post 1 (read post) I noted how I first met John Hinkel and was knocked over by his vast collection and knowledge about labeled inks. I also included photographs of his cabinets and rooms full of inks. I asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Article Publications, Collectors & Collections, Ephemera, Inks | Tagged Inks, John Hinkel, Labeled Inks | Leave a comment

“Converse Treatment” for Epilepsy

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Read three (3) Jim Schmidt posts on the “Converse Treatment” for epilepsy (named for its “inventor,” Mrs. C. E. Converse) at A “Sure Cure” for Epilepsy – Part I – “Plausible, Ingenious, and Despicable” A “Sure Cure” for Epilepsy – Part II … Continue reading →

Posted in Article Publications, Civil War, Ephemera, History, Medicines & Cures | Tagged Civil Wat, Converse Treatment, Epilepsy, Jim Schmidt | Leave a comment

Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club Show People

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

These are photos of the LA Show taken by Tom Tyshko. Read Show Report

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The Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club Show Report

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Dave Maryo…. Hello Ferdinand, I have been reading the posts on your site about the Downieville show. It sounds like a lot of fun with some good friends and I wish I could have been there. But as … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottle Shows, Club News, Collectors & Collections, Pot Lids | Tagged Dave Maryo, Los Angeles | Leave a comment

Some More Purdy Glass Pics from Downieville Displays

Posted on 12 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bitters, Drugstore, Pickles & EC&M’s OK, this is the last of my pictures in case you are getting tired of them. I am learning so much by photographing, talking with displayers and hoarding glass pictures. Just addicted to glass I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Collectors & Collections, Color Runs, Druggist & Drugstore, Insulators, Medicines & Cures, Spirits | Tagged bitters, Downieville, Drugstore | Leave a comment

Miniatures Stand out BIG in Downieville

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

These little fellows are really cool. I collect mini Bitters so this was fun for me. With the big whiskeys and bitters dominating the show, I am compelled to give this wonderful display some respect. Truly outstanding.