Monthly Archives: February 2012

Kalamazoo Celery Pepsin Bitters – Get Some for (from) your Wife

Posted on 11 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This is why I collect Bitters. Today I started my photography of bottles obtained in 2011. I usually do this in the winter when the light and sun is just right. Well, I’m cataloging an unlisted labeled bitters which I … Continue reading →

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Dr. Wonser’s U.S.A. Indian Root Bitters – Looking at Some Information and Colors

Posted on 10 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Wonser’s U.S.A. Indian Root Bitters – Looking at Some Information and Colors 10 February 2012 (R•052914) (R•101714) One of my favorite Bitters bottles and certainly one of the very top western Bitters bottles is the Dr. Wonser’s U.S.A. Indian Root … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Collectors & Collections, Ephemera, History | Tagged bitters, Dave Kyle, Dr. Wonsers, Indian, Liquid Bitters, Michael Dolcini, Miller's Extra, Rick Simi, Root, Warren Friedrich | 2 Comments

Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle

Posted on 9 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle 09 February 2012 (R•041614) I wanted to start a collection of pictures of bottles with Benicia iridescence and/or patina. Please send me examples of bottles you have or pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Ancient Glass, Digging and Finding, History, Questions, Sea Glass | Tagged American Bottle Auctions, ancient, Andy Goldfrank, Benicia, Benicia Beach, bottles, california, Coon & Spencer Nectarian, Dennis Rogers, Eagle, Iridescence, Jeff Wichman, Lauren Bottone, Mike Dolcini, Mineral, Patina, Pocahontas Bitters, Roman, Schnapps, sea glass, Vonthofen | 2 Comments

Glass Works and Glass Factories – Hell on Earth?

Posted on 8 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

To a little sand, a little alkali, and a little limestone, add considerable heat and a still greater amount of skill, might be taken as a brief recipe for the manufacture of a glass bottle. Popular Science Monthly/Volume 36/December 1889/Glass-Making … Continue reading →

Posted in Glass Companies & Works, Glass Makers, History | Tagged Acme Glass Works, American Flint Glass Works, Appert Glass Company, bottles, Clyde Glass Factory, Coshocton, Dyott, Ellensville Glass Works, Fostoria Glass Works, glass making, Glassboro, Graham Glas Works, Libbey Glass Works, Manitoba Glass Works, New Jersey, Pacific Coast Glass Works, Philadelphia, Popular Science, sand, Schram Glass Factory, Smethport, Smethwick Glass Works, Sneca, Whitall Tatum, Whitney Glassworks | Leave a comment

Boys in Glass Houses – Taking on the Mannerisms of Men

Posted on 7 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Boys in Glass Houses – Taking on the Mannerisms of Men 07 February 2012 (R•090115) As I sometimes contently watch my grandson Nicholas (9 years old this month) playing his video games, riding his ATV and taking on the challenges … Continue reading →

Posted in Glass Companies & Works, Glass Makers, History, Photography, Technology | Tagged child labor, children, Crescent Glass Works, Cumberland Glass Works, FMG Design, gaffer, glass factory, Glass Works, Indiana Glass Works, labor laws, Lehr Glass Works, Lewis Hine, molder, Monougah Glass Works, South Jersey, Unites States, Wheaton Glass Works | 6 Comments

Warm Sunshine and Glass Photographs from Mike Holzwarth

Posted on 6 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Nothing like some sun on glass to warm us up in February. Photos shared by Mike Holzwarth – Bottles he has dug over the years. This is a photo album that I will add to as Mike keeps adding pictures. Read … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Inks, Insulators, Photography | Tagged Colorado, Ft. Collins, Mike Holzwarth, photography, sun | Leave a comment

Bunker Hill Monument Figural Colognes

Posted on 5 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bunker Hill Monument Figural Colognes 05 February 2012 (R•111215) (R•022319) Yesterday I spent the day recording and moving some new bottle acquisitions around. One bottle that was a conversation piece on facebook was my new citron, SKILTON, FOOTE & COMPANY … Continue reading →

Posted in Cologne, Figural Bottles, Glass Companies & Works, History, Revolutionary War | Tagged Antique Bottle and Glass Collector, Boston, Breed's Hill, British, Bunker Hill Monument, Bunker Hill Pickles, Cape May, Charlestown, cologne, colonial, Foote, Harold Leonard Krevolin, Lighthouse, Meyer, New Jersey, Revolutionary War, Sandwich Glass Works, Skilton, Trade Mark | Leave a comment

A Dug Green Dr. Renz’s Herb Bitters

Posted on 4 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferd, Here are some pics of another green Renz’s, this time a large letter variant. In the dirt and fresh from it with a hose rinse. Have a Great Day, Mike (Dolcini) For more on Dr. Renz’s Herb Bitters: Western Bitters … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Digging and Finding | Tagged Digging, Dr. Renz's Herb Bitters, finding, Michael Dolcini | Leave a comment

A Pole Full of Beehives

Posted on 3 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I saw this posting by James Bancroft on his facebook page of a large pole full of beehives (see below) of 152’s and 154’s. I thought this was pretty neat. A few weeks ago I also saw miles of old … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottle Shows, Glass Companies & Works, Insulators, News, Peachridge Glass | Tagged Beehive, CD 145, Colorado, Denver, Hemingray, Insulators, Meyer, National Insulator Show, NIA, polecat, railroads, W.G.M.CO., Western Fling Glass Company, Western Glass Manufacturing Company, Yankee | Leave a comment

Mexican Mustang Liniment – For Man & Beast

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT “the Liniment appears to have been mostly crude petroleum oil” 02 February 2012 Here’s another all-healing Victorian wonder medicine, this time from the early 1850s, called Mexican Mustang Liniment. The main ingredient was rather startling: the Liniment … Continue reading →