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.

Dolcini J.F. (circle) Cutters and J.F. Cutters Old Bourbon Western Cylinders

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dolcini J.F. (circle) Cutters and J.F. Cutters Old Bourbon Western Cylinders 01 February 2012 * Page in Development Mode. Information forthcoming

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Dr. Petzold’s Genuine German Bitters – Patent Medicine

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Petzold’s Genuine German Bitters 01 February 2012 (R•011715) (R•050819) My friend and Civil War author, Jim Schmidt (see Civil War Medicine) sent me a link today for an eBay listing for a Baltimore Letterhead dated 1887 for a Dr. Petzold’s … Continue reading →

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What is it about GREEN?

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Reprinted from the Rick Simi’s fine web site WESTERN BITTERS NEWS: [PRG] This is yet another picture from Dale Mlasko. Dale is a major collector of western glass and has some of the most drop dead gorgeous and rare bottles. … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Bottles and Extras

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Here is a collage (below) I put together for the FOHBC web site last year. I think these covers are really cool. Bottles and Extras is a great magazine. Please become a member of the NEW FOHBC. We are growing rapidly. Many great things … Continue reading →

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Who We Are

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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Miller’s Extra Old Bourbon

Posted on 29 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

MILLER’S EXTRA | TRADE MARK | E. MARTIN & CO. | OLD BOURBON 29 January 2012 While hunting for Continental Whisky (note alternate spelling of whiskey) information online I came across some some wonderful pictures of MILLER’S EXTRA OLD BOURBON … Continue reading →

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Aqua GI-85A Lafayette / Liberty Historical Flask

Posted on 28 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I like it when collectors send me pictures and information about an exciting piece of glass. Thanks Michael for sharing. Good day sir, I was introduced to your website a while back and have found it to be a very … Continue reading →

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Look at this CAMPBELL & SEAMAN NEW YORK on eBay – WOW

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Look at this CAMPBELL & SEAMAN NEW YORK on eBay – WOW 27 January 2012 * This post has been updated twice with new information provided by Eric McGuire, Tim Adams and Michael George. Jerseynotsobad on eBay is selling this incredibly … Continue reading →

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Hadlock’s Vegetable Syrup – Iron Pontil sells on eBay

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

HADLOCK’S VEGETABLE SYRUP Here is a bottle I saw on eBay that has everything going for it. The HADLOCK’S VEGETABLE SYRUP with an iron pontil. The name, glass crudity, bottle shape, aqua coloration and seller photographs were off the charts. I … Continue reading →

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Braille Dots on a DeWitts Stomach Bitters

Posted on 26 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Braille Dots on a DeWitts Stomach Bitters 26 January 2012 (R•111514) Bark Bitters over on facebook posted these two (2) pictures below of  DeWitts Stomach Bitters from E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago with raised dots and asked if anyone was … Continue reading →

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