Monthly Archives: June 2013

Looking at some great Kentucky Flasks in the Glass Works Auction #98 – “The Summer Sizzler Auction”

Posted on 12 June 2013 by ahanshew21

Not too long ago I was looking for some strong representative Kentucky bottles for a marketing piece I was developing for the FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Of course I immediately thought of pieces attributed to … Continue reading →

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Lippman’s Great German Bitters – Savannah, Georgia

Posted on 11 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lippman’s Great German Bitters The Standard Bitters of Germany Savannah, Georgia and New York 11 June 2013 (R•013119) A great square bitters closed Monday on ebay (see top picture and further below) and it also sold for a song. Fortunately, I … Continue reading →

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Labeled Calabash Bitters from Ogdensburg, New York

Posted on 10 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C a l a b a s h   B i t t e r s Ogdensburg, New York Labeled Calabash Bitters from Ogdensburg, New York 10 June 2013 (R•053014) Over at Bottle Collectors on facebook (celebrating 700 plus members) … Continue reading →

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Augauer Bitters and the Gauer Family – Chicago

Posted on 9 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

AUGAUER BITTERS – CHICAGO John H. Gauer – Michael P. Gauer – Nicholas J. Gauer 09 June 2013 (R•020914) (R•110815) (R•013117) (R•062219) You can always spot an eBay picture (above) from George Waddy (bottleski). In this case it was an … Continue reading →

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“Take a trip with me into the worm hole”

Posted on 9 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Take a trip with me into the worm hole” Just love this above grid from Jason Rinehart with his accompanying comment “Take a trip with me into the worm hole”. It is creativity like this that makes our hobby so interesting. Congratulations Jason, … Continue reading →

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More on Reproductions from Jim Bender and Bruce Silva

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This morning I did a Red Flag reproduction post that stirred up some folks rightly so. Reproductions have been around forever and will continue forever as long as there is a desirable original to copy. I think us bitters collectors especially … Continue reading →

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Drake’s Plantation Bitters and other Reproductions out in the market

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

They are excellent repros and would easily pass to the unsuspecting as original bottles. The dealer had 10 or 15 of each type. And, guess the price of each… only $24.00. REPRODUCTION ALERT Ferdinand, I was very interested in your … Continue reading →

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43rd Annual Atlanta Bottle Show & Sale Article

Posted on 7 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferd, this was in the Atlanta Journal this morning. Thanks Jack (Hewitt) 08 June 2013 (Saturday) Atlanta, Georgia – 43rd Atlanta Antique Bottle Show & Sale, Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Early admission … Continue reading →

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Bennet’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters – San Francisco

Posted on 7 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bennet’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters San Francisco A number of us were watching the western Bennet’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters from San Francisco that closed on ebay the other day. This is a wonderful bottle and I am sure the new owner … Continue reading →

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Young Children in Antique Trade Card Advertising

Posted on 6 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Young Children in Antique Trade Card Advertising 06 June 2013 I really get a kick out of looking at the art on vintage advertising trade cards. Recently I spotted this odd looking little fellow with reading glasses below that really gave … Continue reading →

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