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.

G1-15 Historical Flask in Clear Flint Glass

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from collector Socrates Necklas, based on a story I heard about at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show this past weekend] Hi Ferdinand, Here are some pictures of the G1-15 in clear flint glass. There is info in the book … Continue reading →

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A Salute to the 2012 Baltimore Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A variety of pictures from my phone camera and Dave Maryo to give everyone a BRIEF look at the show tables. I could have spent DAYS at this show. I honestly did not get to comfortably see but maybe half … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Antique Bottle Show Crowd Shots – Huge Gate Again!

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dave Maryo, FOHBC Western Region Director and Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club President, took these great Baltimore Antique Bottle Show photographs from the balcony. I am serious when I say this was one wild, packed show with some serious glass … Continue reading →

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E & S FREY, BALTIMORE Druggist’s Label Restoration by Chris Rowell

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferd, I finally had time to finish up the restoration of the E & S FREY Baltimore druggist’s label. This circa 1860 label is on a large aqua cylinder that I picked up last month at the Baltimore antique bottle … Continue reading →

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Antique-Bottle.net – Online Bottle Forum

Posted on 5 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you are not already aware of Antique-Bottle.net, here is your chance to check them out. Great online Bottle resource forum group.

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Ta Tsing Bitters – The Great Chinese Remedy

Posted on 2 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ta Tsing Bitters – The Great Chinese Remedy 02 May 2012 (R•053114-patent drawing) (R•061117) The other night I was asked by Richmond, Virginia collector, Tom Leveille to post a picture of my “Virginia” Bitters in a group. I immediately asked … Continue reading →

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Greeley’s Bourbon Whiskey Bitters – aka Vertical Greeley’s

Posted on 28 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

GREELEY’S BOURBON WHISKEY BITTERS aka Vertical Greeley’s 28 February 2012 My last post in the Greeley figural Bitters barrel series is for the Greeley’s Bourbon Whiskey Bitters also known and referred to as the Vertical Greeley’s due to the vertical … Continue reading →

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Embossed Mug of Beer on the J. Gahm Bottles

Posted on 28 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I couldn’t help but to buy this really cool beer bottle (pictured above) a couple of years back. I don’t collect beer bottles but I liked the lime green color and the mug embossing. Unfortunately, someone else really wanted it, … Continue reading →

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A Stunning Pen of Pigs from Glass Works Auctions and Elsewhere

Posted on 27 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Stunning Pen of Pigs from Glass Works Auctions and Elsewhere 27 February 2012 Glass Works Auctions in East Greenville, PA has a stunning group of pigs, primarily Anna Pottery, in their current Auction 94 called the “Ides of March” … Continue reading →

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Cologne & Decanter Gallery

Posted on 27 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I wanted to create a posting for great Cologne and Decanter group pictures. Please send me your pictures for consideration.

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