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.

The Johnnie Walker Box and the Dr. Wheeler’s – or You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!

Posted on 19 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand: Have been following your latest posts picturing the fancy squares and have really enjoyed them. Maybe by coincidence, I just picked one up 3 days ago. Here in southern California we do not find much to brag about … Continue reading →

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Good Advice in Collecting Old Glass

Posted on 19 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt found this on www.Historicalglass.com and sent our way…Thanks Jeff!  1. Although supply and demand is a factor, and record prices may be set, don’t think that money can consistantly buy the best specimens. Courtesy and patience can … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters 18 November 2011 (R•060114-Michael George) The fourth (4th) in the series of Roped Corner Fancy Square Series (see links at the bottom of article for previous postings) is the Dr. Wheeler’s … Continue reading →

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Glass Works Auction #93 – Woodgate’s Plantation Bitters makes its Appearance

Posted on 17 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Glass Works Auctions announces Absentee Auction #93  ~ The “Christmas Comes Early” Auction Closing Date: December 5th, 2011 Bidding Opens: November 21st Over 450 items being offered! Featuring: * Important English ‘black glass’ bottles from the Stanley Hooper Collection. * … Continue reading →

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Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters – New Orleans

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters – New Orleans 16 November 2011 (R•021819) In from advanced bitters collector Jeff Burkhard regard an extremely rare Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters from New Orleans. This is a tough bottle … Continue reading →

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National Insulator Association Convention and Show

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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The “Cutter” Depot

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Picked up from Western Glob Top Whiskies / Western Glass web site: Here’s a few pictures from one of our more interesting recent digs. Down we went through eight feet of rubble and then a two foot clean dirt plug … Continue reading →

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Monster 1850’s – 1860’s Privy Dig in the Gold Country

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Western Bitters News…! DIGGING NEWS: THE CLUBHOUSE HOLE: It’s funny how things sometimes happen. Coming up on December 3rd & 4th the 49er bottle club is holding their annual show and sale in Auburn California. The feature attraction … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Baker’s Orange Grove Bitters

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Baker’s Orange Grove Bitters 15 November 2011 (R•020714 Copper Puce Example) (R•030714 – Labeled example added) (R•031215 Black Example) Though not quite as ornate as the similar National Tonic Bitters or Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters, the Baker’s Orange Grove Bitters … Continue reading →

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Three (3) Bottle Shows this weekend!

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking for something to do this weekend? 18 & 19 November 2011 (Friday & Saturday) Terre Haute, Indiana The Wabash Valley Antique Bottle and Pottery Club presents the 14th Annual Illiana Antique Bottle and Pottery Show and Sale Friday, 18 November: Historical Bottle Auction 7:00 pm … Continue reading →

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