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.

The James A. Clark barrel from Louisville

Posted on 21 September 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The James A. Clark barrel from Louisville 21 September 2016 I have put out many barrel posts before but I missed the Clark barrel from Louisville, Kentucky. You see, there are only two examples, the last coming from the recent Glass Works … Continue reading →

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The Great English Tonic Rothery’s Appetizer and Stomach Bitters

Posted on 21 August 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Great English Tonic Rothery’s Appetizer and Stomach Bitters 21 August 2016 A couple of weeks ago I received a phone message from Adam Koch up in Ohio who said that a shard of an unlisted color for a bitters was … Continue reading →

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Koopmann’s Bitters dug in Savannah

Posted on 21 August 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Koopmann’s Bitters dug in Savannah 21 August 2016 Pretty exciting bitters here submitted by Robert Biro. Looks like a beauty to me! I’ll check it out in the Ring & Ham books. Notice the backwards “S” on “Koopmann’s”. Ah-so… I’ve written … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose | August • September 2 0 1 6

Posted on 21 August 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

August • September  |  2 0 1 6 24 September 2016 Wolford Z Whiskey mystery solved. “Hey Ferd, I think the following articles will explain the “Z” that is embossed on the WOLFORD bottle. – Best Regards, Corey Stock” Eighth in a … Continue reading →

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TeaKettle Ink Price and Reference Guide

Posted on 26 July 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

TeaKettle Ink Price and Reference Guide by Joe L. Mathews Jr. – 2016 26 July 2016 As noted within my Houston Antique Bottle Show report yesterday, I said I would be reporting on a new book by Joe Mathews called TeaKettle … Continue reading →

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2016 Houston Bottle Show fun as usual!

Posted on 25 July 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2016 Houston Bottle Show fun as usual! 25 July 2016 The Houston Bottle Show is usually a tough one for me because it is usually a week or two before the Federation National Show (FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose | July 2016

Posted on 1 July 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

July  |  2 0 1 6 28 July 2016 It is with great sadness that I report that Jerry & Helen Forbes, dear friends of ours, lost their house yesterday in the Soberanes Fire. Here is a PRG Facebook screen capture from last … Continue reading →

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Lost California Bear found in North Carolina

Posted on 19 June 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lost California Bear found in North Carolina 19 June 2016 Marty Vollmer, the South Carolina show chairman, called me and said a friend found an ad on Craigslist for a bottle with a bear on it. I asked if it … Continue reading →

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A silver lining in that storm?

Posted on 15 May 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A silver lining in that storm? by Jack Klotz 15 May 2016 Here is the story of finding the elusive “Brown’s/ Aromatic/ Bitters/ Hannibal/ Mo” bottle. I knew they were out there, just never expected to dig one up, as … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose | May & June 2016

Posted on 1 May 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

May & June  |  2 0 1 6 Monday – 23 May 2016 Leaving for Louisville here shortly. Massive restorations aqnd renovations at Peach Ridge. Deep into inconvenience. Here is that unlisted Dr. Duncan’s Stomach Bitters that closed on eBay last night. Bill … Continue reading →

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