Author Archives: Ferdinand Meyer V

About Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand Meyer V is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. Ferdinand is the founding Principal of FMG Design, Inc., a nationally recognized design consultation firm. Ferdinand is a passionate collector of American historical glass, specializing in bitters bottles, color runs, and related classic figural bottles. Ferdinand is married to Elizabeth Jane Meyer and lives in Houston, Texas, with their daughter and three wonderful grandchildren. The Meyers are also very involved in gardening (Peachridge Gardens), antiques (Peachridge Collections), and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past three-term president of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, a long-time board member, FOHBC 2021 Hall of Fame, and one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

Rose Water – Lime Juice – Olive Oil whats-it-hold bottles!

Posted on 3 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rose Water – Lime Juice – Olive Oil whats-it-hold bottles! 03 December 2012 This past weekend at the El Nina – Monsoon, 49er Antique Bottle Show in Auburn, California I was able to put together a color run of some … Continue reading →

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XR New Orleans bitters bottle on ebay – G. N. Morison

Posted on 2 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

G. N. MORISON’S INVIGORATING BITTERS 02 December 2012 (R•031114) (R•072214) “This just turned up at the Magazine Antiques Mall on Magazine street” Gene Baudouin “The other one was found about 30 years ago by a woman who decided to dig … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Queensland Australia Swap & Sell Event

Posted on 2 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

News from Brisbane Queensland Australia Dear Ferdinand, I attended a small bottle show today in Brisbane Queensland Australia that maybe of interest to folks state side in smaller regional clubs. Essentially an end-of-year Christmas event, club members only for swap … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin Series – American Life Bitters

Posted on 1 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

AMERICAN LIFE BITTERS Tiffin, Ohio & Omaha, Nebraska Variants 01 December 2012 (R•120112) (R•052914) (R•030715) (R•090516) While operating as a wagon peddler, he discovered the magic of bitters, which he advertised “as a cure for dyspepsia and all diseases of … Continue reading →

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Rare Pink Opaque Lutz Marble sells for $25,800

Posted on 1 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rare Pink Opaque Lutz Marble Morphy Auctions, this past 20 October 2012 (visit auction), sold some incredibly rare vintage marbles including this pink opaque Lutz Marble with green lines that is pictured in this post. The hammer price was $25,800 … Continue reading →

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Shafer & Vater Whiskey Nips over at American Bottle Auctions

Posted on 30 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

S H A F E R    &    V A T E R    WHISKEY NIPS When I was at Jeff Wichmann’s over at American Bottle Auctions yesterday I was kind of surprised that Jeff had all these ceramic … Continue reading →

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Dr. Rattinger’s Herb & Root Bitters – St. Louis

Posted on 29 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Rattinger’s Herb & Root Bitters St. Louis, Missouri 29 November 2012 (R•112613 – Clear Example Pic) (R•112813 – Trade Card) (R•092018) An interesting Dr. Rattinger’s Herb & Root Bitters square (pictured on far left above) is on eBay now. The word … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it feels great to get things done!

Posted on 28 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Antique Bottle Eye Candy! Ferdinand, Have a look at these… Sometimes it feels great to get things done! My enclosed, properly lit cabinet came out wonderful. Now with a flip of a lightswitch I can enjoy my glass anytime! My … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin Series – Drake’s Plantation Bitters

Posted on 28 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Log Cabin Series – Drake’s Plantation Bitters 28 November 2012 (R•090615) (R•090218) (R•110718) D R A K E ‘ S    P L A N T A T I O N B I T T E R S There is no bitters … Continue reading →

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The One Worth Coming Back To

Posted on 27 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The One Worth Coming Back To TOM LEVEILLE Everyone who digs bottles at some point or another will have a situation that they are faced with, for one reason or another… “Stop”. The phrase worse than “NO” when asking permission. … Continue reading →

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