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.

American Poison Bottle Collectors Association

Posted on 2 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Writing about my granddaughter, Adriana this morning (read Granddaughter Adriana stirs up traffic at Balto Show – 2004) led me to the APBCA (American Poison Bottle Collectors Association) web site. Adriana is a member. She really took a liking to member Joan Cabanis … Continue reading →

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Granddaughter Adriana stirs up traffic at Balto Show – 2004

Posted on 2 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Granddaughter Adriana stirs up traffic at Balto Show – 2004 02 November 2011 Elizabeth just found these pictures which really made me smile. This is my granddaughter Adriana at the 2004 Baltimore Antique Bottle Show (visit Baltimore Antique Bottle Club). … Continue reading →

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Color-Altered Glass – Presented by Dwayne Anthony @ FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo

Posted on 2 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand: Would you put this notice on the FOHBC website and Peachridge Glass. This should be a eye opener for bottle collectors as well as insulator collectors. Richard (Siri) “Let’s look at a couple of examples of how greed affects … Continue reading →

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More Lightning Rod Ball and Weathervane pictures from the Baier Collection

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Extensive Lightning Rod/Weathervane Collection – Advertising & Collectibles I wrote a post earlier today about Sullivan Auctioneers and their Jim & Linda Baier Auction Listing. Read… LRB’s! – Sullivan Auctioneers – The Jim & Linda Baier Collection Here are some more nice cropped … Continue reading →

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LRB’s! – Sullivan Auctioneers – The Jim & Linda Baier Collection

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Received a really interesting Auction poster from Sullivan Auctioneers. Have not heard of these folks. A little research shows a lot of farm equipment and land sale auctions. BUT…. look at all these really GREAT lightning rod balls, pendents and … Continue reading →

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Four ‘count em’ Bottle Shows this Weekend!

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Springfield, Ohio 04 – 06 November 2011 (Friday – Sunday) Springfield, Ohio The 41st Mid-Ohio Insulator Show (dealer set up at noon on the 4th with collectors in at 3:00 pm) at the Clark County Fairgropunds. Springfield, Ohio, www.insulators.info/shows/springfield, Info: … Continue reading →

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Fish Bottles make me Smile

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jerry Forbes just sent me this picture. Made me smile. Miss my bottles and bottle friends. Cold, gloomy and lonely here in my hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The last time this run was photographed in 2007, the blue fish … Continue reading →

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Memphis or Bust! FOHBC 2011 Memphis National Show and Sale

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From the September – October 2011 issue of the FOHBC Bottles and Extras. This is a great magazine. Please become a member of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. Memphis or Bust! Ferdinand Meyer V

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American Glass Gallery Auction #7 Starts 01 November!

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Profusely illustrated, hardcopy catalogs for Auction #7 consisting of 232 Lots of fine bottles, flasks and blown glass are still only $10.00 post-paid! This includes a post-auction prices realized list following the close of the sale. To order: American Glass Gallery
, … Continue reading →

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American Digger Magazine

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[PRG] Really interesting group with obviously great links to our hobby. From their web site: American Digger was founded in 2004 by those who love the hobby. Our magazine is published bi-monthly in the USA. Our premier issue was dated … Continue reading →

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