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.

Dr. A.H. Smiths Old Style Bitters – O.S. 2781

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. A.H. Smiths Old Style Bitters – O.S. 2781 11 July 2012 (R•053017) Nice email from Tim Henson that allowed me to compare his new Dr. Smiths (S 127) find to my Dr. Smiths (S 127.5). What do you all … Continue reading →

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Lightning Rod Ball Collection Available

Posted on 10 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[PRG] I am hoping that someone in the New England area, with a knowledge of Lightning Rod Balls, would be interested in visiting and conducting an inventory of this collection. Please contact me if this is a possibility. I may … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Mist of the Morning

Posted on 10 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

MIST OF THE MORNING 10 July 2012 (R•091516) Post amended 11 July 2012 with three advertisement submitted by Eric McGuire showing the Mist of the Morning product being sold as Bitters (see below). Also see comment from Eric below. Bob … Continue reading →

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Nevada Bottle Pics to help prime the Reno Expo!

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Here’s a few pictures of 6 Nevada sodas (and a couple extra of a crude & bubbly green WS Wright). Maybe some other collectors can send in some of their favorite Nevada bottle pics to help prime the … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – April Fools Joke in July? Now That’s the Stuff

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

THAT’S THE STUFF “I haven’t seen one since, I liked the slogan so I went for it” John April No, this is not a “John” April Fools joke but a pontiled barrel that most of us have never seen or … Continue reading →

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Cullet and Slag Glass Information

Posted on 8 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Put this in the “Learn something new every day” file… Incoming email this morning. I put the question up on Early American Glass on facebook and quickly received the following comments from Charles Flint and Steven James Anderson. Howdy Ferd … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Old Sachem Bitters and Wigwam Tonic

Posted on 8 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From an old Indian recipe in possession of the family of the proprietor for upwards of a century is now offered to the public as one of the most healthy and wholesale beverages extant and as a tonic is unsurpassed. OLD … Continue reading →

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Scott Grandstaff – Tooling Around

Posted on 7 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I’m dying to get to Reno. Thinking of looking forlorn on the side of the road with a big Expo sign and teardrops, and “have a little gas money” at the bottom. I have to admit, everyday is a surprise … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Turner Brothers New York & San Francisco

Posted on 7 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

 TURNER BROTHERS | NEW YORK 07 July 2012 (R•081414 with information from Ann Huberty Duncan who is a direct descendent of the Turner Brothers) (R•091516 – Ferraro example) (R•042019 – 3 part advertisement) (R•091219 – Advertising Cover) The Turner Brothers New York … Continue reading →

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Snuff Jars from the Jane & Charles Aprill Collection (and some more)

Posted on 6 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Snuff Jars from the Jane & Charles Aprill Collection (and some more) 06 July 2012 Charles Aprill continues to dazzle us all with the pictures he keeps posting. We know the Aprills from New Orleans for the best of blue … Continue reading →

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