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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.

Brice Silva Downieville Post

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Downieville at the Forks of the North Yuba River Visit Western Whiskey Tool Top Gazette

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Hinks Inks – Post 2 “John hINKel”

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In Post 1 (read post)  I noted how I first met John Hinkel and was knocked over by his vast collection and knowledge about labeled inks. I also included photographs of his cabinets and rooms full of inks. I asked … Continue reading →

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“Converse Treatment” for Epilepsy

Posted on 15 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Read three (3) Jim Schmidt posts on the “Converse Treatment” for epilepsy (named for its “inventor,” Mrs. C. E. Converse) at A “Sure Cure” for Epilepsy – Part I – “Plausible, Ingenious, and Despicable” A “Sure Cure” for Epilepsy – Part II … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club Show People

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

These are photos of the LA Show taken by Tom Tyshko. Read Show Report

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The Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club Show Report

Posted on 13 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Dave Maryo…. Hello Ferdinand, I have been reading the posts on your site about the Downieville show. It sounds like a lot of fun with some good friends and I wish I could have been there. But as … Continue reading →

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Some More Purdy Glass Pics from Downieville Displays

Posted on 12 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bitters, Drugstore, Pickles & EC&M’s OK, this is the last of my pictures in case you are getting tired of them. I am learning so much by photographing, talking with displayers and hoarding glass pictures. Just addicted to glass I … Continue reading →

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Miniatures Stand out BIG in Downieville

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

These little fellows are really cool. I collect mini Bitters so this was fun for me. With the big whiskeys and bitters dominating the show, I am compelled to give this wonderful display some respect. Truly outstanding.

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Downieville Show People

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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Bottle Still Life Shots from our Porch in Downieville

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fish for Breakfast Jerry Forbes took some nice photographs from our porch this morning before breakfast of some of his bottles. The two (2) Wormser Bros belong to Jeff Wichmann. The Dr. Bell’s is ringing its way to Peach Ridge. … Continue reading →

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The Father of His Country/ Bust of Washington – General Taylor Never Surrenders

Posted on 10 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You all..check this out!!!  Ooops master blaster Jeff Wichmann just walked in the door, party at our house in Downieville….This looks like a Clevenger Brothers, Wheaton, NJ… Hi, I have The Father of His Country/ Bust of Washington- Gen. Taylor … Continue reading →

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