Monthly Archives: September 2012

Three Concentric Ring Eagles in Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 17 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks and 19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection Three Concentric Ring Eagles in Heckler 100 Auction 17 September 2012 The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire … Continue reading →

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Looking at Six Gorgeous Historical Flasks in the Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 16 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks and 19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks  The Heckler clan has a monster auction (Visit … Continue reading →

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Heckler Columbus Day 2012 just around the corner!

Posted on 16 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Peachridge Glass was at this fabulous event last year with the following posts: Read More: Heckler Columbus Day Weekend Event – Best Yet! Read More: People Shots from the Heckler Columbus Day Weekend Event Read More: Top three Bitters Bottles from last weekend … Continue reading →

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“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 15 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction 15 September 2012 (Updated 110418) “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” Norman C. Heckler probably has one of the most exciting auctions to come along in some time with The Warren … Continue reading →

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Looking at some of the Bitters Bottles on the steamboat Bertrand – Part 2

Posted on 14 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at some of the Bitters Bottles on the steamboat Bertrand Part 2 14 September 2012 T H E B E R T R A N D  B I T T E R S  B O T T L E … Continue reading →

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Looking at some of the Bitters Bottles on the steamboat Bertrand – Part 1

Posted on 13 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

James Campiglia, in a series of recent emails, embedded the following statement within one portion of his commentary which inspired this post: “Also found a picture of a shard you may want to post. “Kintzing” early, beautiful green square is a … Continue reading →

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Painted Bottles – Old & New

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“We’re still painting on bottles as an art form of expression” David Walker Barker posted some neat pictures yesterday on Bottle Diggers and Collectors on facebook that I though were pretty cool and wanted to be nested in a post. … Continue reading →

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Keeping in touch with James Campiglia

Posted on 11 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Campiglia Email #1 Hello Ferd, Thanks much for posting the pics and my story about our Montana Bottle Club meeting. Looks great up on your site and thanks for posting the other stuff about flyers in Virginia City and making … Continue reading →

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Medicines from Lynn, Massachusetts

Posted on 10 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I must say, it is always nice to receive a complimentary email from someone I have not met before. Especially if someone is so close to me geographically. In this case the email is from Andy Rapoza in The Woodlands, … Continue reading →

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Bibliography of Glass – Willy Van den Bossche

Posted on 9 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Incoming email about a new book from the legendary Willy Van den Bossche: To Mr. Ferdinand Meyer V, President of the “Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors” (FOHBC) Dear Sir, Please could you be so kind to announce the mail hereunder with … Continue reading →

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