Monthly Archives: May 2013

Fantasy Jug Raffle and Saratoga Bottles to be featured at the 2013 Saratoga Show

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand, Roy Topka with the Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa here. Local collector and artisan Jim Healy (he was tickled pink by the mention of his good work in the current Bottles and Extras) created the attached Fantasy Jug for … Continue reading →

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Is it just a Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey bottle?

Posted on 2 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is it Just a Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Bottle? 02 May 2013 (R•111914) I realize that Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey is probably one of the most common bottles out there. I once received a requested ‘care box’ of bottles from … Continue reading →

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Burnham’s Timber Bitters or just Timber Bitters?

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Burnham’s Timber Bitters or just Timber Bitters? 01 May 2013 (R•050914) (R•060214) Here is another oddball Bitters that surfaced yesterday when Brian Wolff was doing some online research for M.S. James’ Family Bitters. He came across the labeled Burnham’s Timber … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Letters – May 2013

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Please feel free to send any antique bottle or glass questions to ferdinand@peachridgeglass.com. The information will be posted if relevant or of interest to the readers. I will try to answer or wait for another reader to respond. Quality images … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose – May 2013

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

M a y   2 0 1 3 Some ramblings and thoughts. Friday, 31 May 2013 Catching a bird out of Louisville in an hour or so. Been out all week. Looking forward to going home and seeing my wife, … Continue reading →

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