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.

Trade Mark Lightnings – You Think I Need This Color?

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Randy Taylor (Chico, California) has this killer Trade Mark Lightning quart fruit jar that that I just have to have. He had it on his table again at the 49er Historical Bottle Club and Show this year in Auburn, California. Do … Continue reading →

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Two Nice Bitters Squares – ABA Auction 54

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A quick review of Jeff Wichmann’s American Bottle Auctions | Auction 54 (now online for bidding) reveals two (2) nice Bitters squares. There are actually quite a few Bitters in the auction that are rather nice. I just love squares. … Continue reading →

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A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids – Greg Dean There has been a lot written about how to spot Pot Lid repairs over the years. Most now understand the advantages of Ultra Violet lamps and magnification. Personally … Continue reading →

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Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters & Jaskson’s Stonewall Bitters

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters & Jaskson’s Stonewall Bitters 08 December 2011 I am pleased to announce that I was able to win the extremely rare Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters (pictured below) in the Glass Works Auctions “Christmas Comes Early” auction which ended … Continue reading →

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Upcoming HistoricalGlass.com Auction

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt alerts us to an auction house that quite frankly, I am not aware of which pleasantly surprises me. I am speaking of HistoricalGlass.com. Glass International LLC was founded in 2000 by John De Caro. Prior to starting the … Continue reading →

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Freeblown Lilly Pad Pitcher and Rib Pattern Vase – Santa Comes Early

Posted on 7 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Christmas Comes Early for some wise glass collector with 2 great pieces of Early American Glass Someone is seeing Santa a little early with a steal in Glass Works Auctions “Christmas Comes Early” auction which ended on Monday, 07 December … Continue reading →

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Greennish Old Home Bitters Resurfaces at Heckler

Posted on 7 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt has been following this elusive Old Home Bitters that showed up at the Mansfield, Ohio Show this year. I have been wanting pictures and info since I first heard of this rare colored bird. I believe Bill Ham … Continue reading →

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Some Big Easy Window Bottles

Posted on 6 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Email and pictures in from Jeff Burkhardt. Tom was Jeanines old boss. Thanks Jeff. Reminds me of the hit HBO Series Treme. I see a couple of Bitters Bottles. Jeanine, Thought of the frog man when I walked past this … Continue reading →

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Irish Ginger Beers & Stone Stouts

Posted on 5 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Greetings from County Antrim Ireland: I’m hoping you will allow me to link with your website – Mine (please see the Irish Ginger Beers & Stone Stouts link below) is intended to gather information for a pending book on the … Continue reading →

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Club News, Demijohns, Digging and Finding, Ephemera, Figural Bottles, Flasks, Fruit Jars, Gin, Historical Flasks, History, Inks, Insulators, Milk & Creamers, Mineral Water, Sarsaparilla, Schnapps, Soda Bottles, Soda Water, Spirits, Utility Bottles, Whiskey | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments