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.

Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part IV (Brewing)

Posted on 29 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part IV (Brewing) 29 August 2012 Ketcham | Brewing Gallery Steve Ketcham Early American Bottles, Advertising, and Stoneware www.antiquebottledepot.com Presenting the fourth gallery of vintage pictures from up North as new material has … Continue reading →

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Cool Embossings 2

Posted on 28 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cool Embossings 2 28 August 2012 This is the second post in the series titled “Cool Embossings”. See Cool Bottle Embossings 1. As a designer, I just love seeing these images on bottles. So cool. This is a living and breathing post, meaning … Continue reading →

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JD Willoughby NY Fruit Jar, Bottle “The Ladies Favorite”

Posted on 27 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

JD Willoughby NY Fruit Jar, Bottle “The Ladies Favorite” 27 August 2012 Did anyone happen to see the “The Ladies Favorite” fruit jar that closed on eBay today? I love that name. Reminds me of the People’s Favorite Bitters (Read: Barrel … Continue reading →

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Rick Ciralli – Comedic Genius Bottle Guy

Posted on 26 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rick Ciralli – Comedic Genius Bottle Guy 26 August 2012 The Urban Dictionary describes Comedic Genius as “the most intensely, legit, bad-ass on the planet; a comedic genius misunderstood in his era”. In the antique bottle and glass world, where … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Bottles and Extras in the mailbox Monday!

Posted on 25 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With record speed and great teamwork from the Bottles and Extras Editorial Team,(Martin Van Zant, Bill Baab, Alan DeMaison, Randy Selenak, Dave Maryo, Gene Bradberry & Ferdinand Meyer V) I am pleased to announce that we were able to assemble … Continue reading →

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Could this be a Texaco Gasoline Bottle?

Posted on 24 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Incoming question about a bottle. Thank you for the kind reply. Here are some pics of the Water Jug. Thick green, lots of bubbles, mold marks and striations and a nice deep Olive Green. It’s approx 18 and a half … Continue reading →

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Hentz’s Curative Bitters – Unlisted Variant Found

Posted on 23 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hentz’s Curative Bitters – Unlisted Variant Found 23 August 2012 (R•040919) Incoming email and pictures from Bill Ham, author of Bitters Bottles and Bitters Bottles Supplement. Ferdinand: Here is an unlisted variant of the HENTZ’S CURATIVE BITTERS. It looks like H … Continue reading →

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Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part III

Posted on 23 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part III PART III of a Series – Ketcham Drinking Gallery 23 August 2012 With record speed I am opening the third gallery of vintage drinking pictures from up North as new material has … Continue reading →

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Aqua Dr. Jacobs Bitters New Haven, CT – Pontil & Full Label

Posted on 22 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Aqua Dr. Jacobs Bitters New Haven, CT – Pontil & Full Label 22 August 2012 (R•110614) I like this listing on eBay for the smaller, DR. JACOB’S BITTERS (J 11) for a number of reasons. It seems to be a … Continue reading →

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Looking at Labeled Carter’s Cone Inks

Posted on 22 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It seems like a good time to switch gears and look at some conical inkwells. There has been a lull in the action since the flurry of posts earlier this year on small inks. Starting off today, I was inspired … Continue reading →

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