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.

A Sampling of the Famous David P. Wilber Barber Bottle Collection

Posted on 25 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Sampling of the Famous David P. Wilber Barber Bottle Collection 25 January 2012 Mega collector and persona extraordinaire, Sandor Fuss, called me up yesterday all fired up about…and it was NOT about a world class historical flask or bitters … Continue reading →

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A Great Sunday Dig in Saginaw unearths a Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters

Posted on 25 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Great Sunday Dig in Saginaw unearths a Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters 25 January 2012 In from Michigan diggers Nic Meyer and Bill Heatley. I saw the dig pictures on Nic’s facebook page and asked to do a post..Nic adds… … Continue reading →

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Fighting Cocks and Roosters on Bottles

Posted on 24 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fighting Cocks and Roosters on Bottles 24 January 2012 Connor Rush posted a neat blob on the FOHBC facebook page…”Hello! Anybody have any bottles from Essex County, NJ? Here’s my best and rarest one, a pictorial blob from Montclair. Thomas … Continue reading →

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Superior California Antique Bottle Club’s 36th Annual Show and Sale

Posted on 22 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

28 January 2012 (Sunday) Anderson, California Superior California Antique Bottle Club’s 36th Annual Show and Sale. (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) at the Shasta County Fair grounds, Anderson County. Info: Mel Hammer 530.241.4878 or Phil McDonald 530.243.6903 Folks, this is the show where Ken Schwartz … Continue reading →

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My Lunch on Fiesta dinnerware at the Tea Room within the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

Posted on 22 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This past week I had lunch with an associate of mine from my company FMG Design at the Tea Room at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in historic Winchester, Virginia. This is always a nice experience with wonderful light lunches … Continue reading →

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A Legendary Barto’s Great Gun Bitters Changes Hands

Posted on 21 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With a shot that is sure to be heard clear around the world, Peachridge Glass announces the sale of a legendary, Reading, Pennsylvania figural bottle in the shape of a cannon. Not only is this bottle extremely rare, it is … Continue reading →

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Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters Unearthed in NOLA

Posted on 20 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from New Orleans bottle Digger Eddie Cunningham… “thought your viewers might like to see what great finds are being found in New Orleans these days! Along with many French wine bottles found in a privey, a great Bitters bottle … Continue reading →

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Some Gorgeous Depression Glass Table Settings

Posted on 19 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Today was filled with business in some neat historic places. We (an associate of mine Kim Cao, from FMG) started out in Winchester, Virginia and ended up with meetings in the town of Luray, Virginia. Instead of taking I-81 we … Continue reading →

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F. Stresau – A Texas Bitters (Courtney, Texas)

Posted on 18 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

F. Stresau – A Texas Bitters (Courtney, Texas) 18 January 2012 (R•012415) Correspondence in from Texas medicine collector Brad Seigler from Justin, Texas. Brad has been helping me track down information on elusive Texas bitters brands. F. STRESAU – COURTNEY, … Continue reading →

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ABCR Auction #7 Begins on 28 January – Check it Out

Posted on 17 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Australian Bottle and Collectibles Review (ABCR) – In from our friend Travis Dunn from down under.

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