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.

Woody Douglas Glass Photography Gallery

Posted on 25 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Woody Douglas Periodically I like to stop and gather photography and create an online gallery because the work of a certain individual glass collector is so wonderful. Most recently I have created Galleries for Jeff and Holly Noordsy and Mike Holzwarth. … Continue reading →

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Two Exceptional Western New York Bitters

Posted on 24 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two Exceptional Western New York Bitters Dr. Hill’s Restorative Strengthening Bitters & Dr. Mavor’s Stomach Bitters 24 March 2012 (R•010514) It was fun meeting up with you again at the Baltimore show. As mentioned, I am sending you some info on … Continue reading →

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Globe Bitters – Byrne Bros & Co New York

Posted on 24 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Globe Bitters – Byrne Bros & Co New York 24 March 2012 The next bottle in the ‘transitional’ Figural Cannon Barrel Series is the Globe Bitters and is grouped and displayed in my collection with my other ‘Barrel’ forms such … Continue reading →

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Sol Frank’s Panacea Bitters – Great Form

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sol Frank’s Panacea Bitters – Great Form 23 March 2012 (R•110614) The next bottle in the ‘transitional’ Figural Cannon Barrel (or lighthouse) Series is the Sol Frank’s Panacea Bitters and is grouped and displayed in my collection with my other … Continue reading →

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Target Balls – Glass Made to be Broken

Posted on 22 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Target Balls – Glass Made to be Broken 22 March 2012 When I think of Target Balls, the first person that comes to mind is Ralph Finch. In looking at his online Journal and website (On Target! The International Journal for … Continue reading →

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Benicia Iridescence on Glass Questions

Posted on 22 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If anyone can help with Clyde’s questions, I would appreciate it. Clyde found my post Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle and tracked me down on PRG. Thanks! Hello, I am a collector of sea glass. I … Continue reading →

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I Bet None of You All Have Been to this Bottle Museum Yet!

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“I was born in 1926 … I’ve been collecting bottles for 70 years. I have hundreds of Coca-Cola bottles coming from all over the world, especially the United States … the oldest bottle dates back to 1915. I also collect … Continue reading →

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A Graphic Resource on Beer and History

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Thanks for getting back to me. The graphic highlights a brief timeline of beer and includes some interesting statistics. The piece lives here and you’re welcome to use it as you’d like: http://www.onlinebachelordegreeprograms.com/beer-saved-the-world/ Let me know what you … Continue reading →

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Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof?

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof? 21 March 2012 (R•053015) Today I add the next bottle to my series of Figural Cannon Barrels or Transitional Cannon Barrels that are thought by some to … Continue reading →

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Some Early Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Shards Dug by Chris Rowell

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some Early Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Shards Dug by Chris Rowell 20 March 2012 I thought I would publish some interesting dialog between big time East Coast digger and collector Chris Rowell and one of the top, if not the top … Continue reading →

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