Now here is a killer bottle!
eBay Description: Extremely Rare Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam N-O. OP , NR
Extremely rare. Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam n-y. 10 1/8” – 3 1/8”. This is the larger size variant. Rectangular, Emerald green. Open pontil base. Sparkling mint condition. Circa 1850-1855. Although available in aqua and lighter shades of green, with iron pontil. This is the only known example in emerald green with an open pontil. There are two others known in yellow green with an open pontil.
Medflask, Wyoming, Pennsylvania (PRG: great dealer and eBayer. I have a number of bitters from this gent)
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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, Inc., 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. Ferdinand 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 gardening (Peachridge Gardens), antiques (Peachridge Collections), and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past three-term president of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, a long-time board member, FOHBC 2021 Hall of Fame, and one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.
Yep, that’s a beaut for sure!