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 Owl Drug Co. – Let’s give a Hoot

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand: Per our conversation, the following information pertains to The Owl Drug Company of San Francisco. I have created a blog entitled the Owl Drug Collectors Blog where you will find 16 postings as of this week pertaining to different … Continue reading →

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Jelly Jammers Cupboard – New Website

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Jelly Jammers have announced the introduction of their webpage at: www.jellyjammers.com The Jelly Jammers are a group of collectors that collect jelly related items and share information about jelly jars, preserves and jelly advertising. They also share by displaying … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters 14 November 2011 Yesterday I wrote about the National Tonic Bitters which probably is the most ornate of the roped bitters.  Read: Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters It prompted a few responses … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters

Posted on 13 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters 13 November 2011 An obvious question in looking at ‘fancy squares’ is “What about the roped squares such as the classic Bakers Orange Grove Bitters, National Tonic Bitters and others etc.? Personally I do … Continue reading →

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Complete Set of Twelve Quilted Diamond Poisons + Stoppers, 1/2 oz to 1/2 gallon on eBay

Posted on 12 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wow…look at this run of twelve cobalt blue quilted diamond Poison Bottles & stoppers! [eBay Listing reads] We hope you’ll like this phenomenal set of poisons. It is a complete set from 1/2 oz. to 1/2 gallon, including all the … Continue reading →

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The ‘Liberace’ of Square Bitters – Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters

Posted on 12 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

STEINFELD’S FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS 12 November 2011 (R•052914) (R•060614) As part of the Fancy Gent Series we now visit the Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters. Without a doubt the fanciest of squares. The ‘Liberace’ of Bitters squares. “Bevels decorated with a … Continue reading →

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W. H. Hutchinson & Son Bottling

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In to PRG] Hutchinson Playmates Of The Month! [HutchBook.com] Here’s another real photo postcard image courtesy of Dennis Smith.  This photograph features two women pouring soda from Hutchinson bottles into drinking glasses.  There are citrus groves behind the women and … Continue reading →

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Koka Nola – The Great Tonic Drink

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At one of the FOHBC National shows, four or five years ago, Elizabeth and I sat in on a seminar on the many copy cat brands of Coca-Cola. We were fascinated and really enjoyed the presentation and talk. [Incoming to … Continue reading →

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A ‘Fancy’ Bitters Square for Headaches

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A ‘Fancy’ Bitters Square for Headaches 09 November 2011 (R•090714) Now here is a great bitters square that I would have probably ordered back in the day. The Dr. F. Woodbridge Headache Bitters is a super, extremely rare bottle. Wait … Continue reading →

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H.E. Bucklen & Company of Chicago – Electric Bitters

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From RicksBottleRoom.com Bottle of the week comes from Chris Eib (bottleboys) collection and as you can see he has put together a nice collection on this company. I found some information and added it too, thanks Chris…great stuff. E L … Continue reading →

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