Monthly Archives: March 2012

A Salute to the 2012 Baltimore Antique Bottle Show

A variety of pictures from my phone camera and Dave Maryo to give everyone a BRIEF look at the show tables. I could have spent DAYS at this show. I honestly did not get to comfortably see but maybe half … Continue reading

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Baltimore Antique Bottle Show Crowd Shots – Huge Gate Again!

Dave Maryo, FOHBC Western Region Director and Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club President, took these great Baltimore Antique Bottle Show photographs from the balcony. I am serious when I say this was one wild, packed show with some serious glass … Continue reading

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E & S FREY, BALTIMORE Druggist’s Label Restoration by Chris Rowell

Ferd, I finally had time to finish up the restoration of the E & S FREY Baltimore druggist’s label. This circa 1860 label is on a large aqua cylinder that I picked up last month at the Baltimore antique bottle … Continue reading

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Antique-Bottle.net – Online Bottle Forum

If you are not already aware of Antique-Bottle.net, here is your chance to check them out. Great online Bottle resource forum group.

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Ta Tsing Bitters – The Great Chinese Remedy

Ta Tsing Bitters – The Great Chinese Remedy 02 May 2012 (R•053114-patent drawing) (R•061117) The other night I was asked by Richmond, Virginia collector, Tom Leveille to post a picture of my “Virginia” Bitters in a group. I immediately asked … Continue reading

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