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.

Constitution Bitters – The oldest Figural Bitters?

Posted on 25 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Constitution Bitters – The oldest Figural Bitters? 25 February 2012 (R•033114) (R•082618) I did a post earlier today titled: Is the Cooley’s Anti Dispeptic Bitters our oldest Bitters? that prompted an email from collector Sandor Fuss who graciously provided a picture of … Continue reading →

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Is the Cooley’s Anti Dispeptic Bitters our oldest Bitters?

Posted on 25 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“What is the earliest embossed American Bitters Bottle? Is the Cooley’s Anti Dispeptic Bitters our oldest Bitters? 25 February 2014 (R•083014) There has been some dialogue this past week regarding a Rick Ciralli question as to “What is the oldest … Continue reading →

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The Washington Monument Bottle – Baltimore

Posted on 24 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Washington Monument Bottle – Baltimore 24 February 2012 (GWA example 060320) One of the first bottles that really caught my attention when I first started collecting bottles was the Washington Monument Bottle from Baltimore that commemorates George Washington. Being … Continue reading →

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Greeley’s Bourbon Bitters – A Great Boston Bitters Barrel

Posted on 23 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“These popular Bitters possess all the nourishing and invigorating properties of Old Bourbon Whisky”  GREELEY’S BOURBON BITTERS 23 February 2012 (R•110414) (R•110814) (R•091516) Wow, what a plug for Greeley’s. While many bitters used an abundance of adjectives describing exotic roots and … Continue reading →

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Bavarian Bitters – Two Examples worth Comparing

Posted on 21 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bavarian Bitters Two Examples worth Comparing 21 February 2012 Last May 2011, I was able to add the elusive B 34 Bavarian Bitters in the single line typographic arrangement, to my Bitters collection. Photography of this bottle was completed last … Continue reading →

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The XR Hartley’s Peruvian Bark Bitters from Muncie, Indiana

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The XR Hartley’s Peruvian Bark Bitters from Muncie, Indiana 20 February 2012 (R•041219) Interesting coincidence that I had business in Fort Wayne, Indiana and northwestern Ohio last week in small towns like Bryan, Archbold, Edgerton, Montpolier, Napoleon, Sherwood, Stryker and … Continue reading →

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Make Plans – 5 Bottle Shows this coming Weekend!

Posted on 19 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

PHOENIX | WEST MICHIGAN | SARASOTA | INDIANA | CONNECTICUT 24 & 25 February 2012 (Friday & Saturday) Phoenix, Arizona The Phoenix Antiques Bottles & Collectibles Club, Joined by the AZ Antiques & Collectibles Club Antique Show, Friday 24 February … Continue reading →

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2012 Baltimore 32nd Annual Antique Bottle Show and Sale

Posted on 19 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This is the big one folks. My FAVORITE show. The largest one-day bottle show in the world with over 300 tables! 04 March 2012 (Sunday) Baltimore, Maryland The Baltimore Antique Bottle Club presents its 32nd Annual Show and Sale, Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Meet John Akers – A Collector and his Cartoons

Posted on 18 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I would like everyone to meet John Akers (pictured above) who is one extraordinary collector with a sense of humor. I really get a chuckle because John seems to know exactly which funny button to push for us passionate and sometimes crazy … Continue reading →

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Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks 16 February 2012 *Post amended 21 February 2012 with Dana Charlton-Zarro information and Dave Maryo image. * Post amended 09 April 2012 with additional Pitkin Ruins image of archway. Jeff Noordsy (visit … Continue reading →

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