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.

TV Show Coming Soon – The Death Of A Hobby

Posted on 9 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Move over to WESTERN BITTERS NEWS for some important news and blog responses about a rumored Discovery Channel reality show on Digging. Lot’s of important talk!

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The Reno Arches – FOHBC Expo 2012

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I don’t get to Reno, Nevada often but I sure do remember the FOHBC Reno/Sparks Expo in 2006. Without a doubt, this was the best bottle show that I have ever attended. The glass was simple overwhelming. This seemed to … Continue reading →

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Look at this Color for this Hostetter’s Bitters

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Look at this Color for this Hostetter’s Bitters! 07 July 2011 Jim Bender sent me this picture of a legendary Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters bottle. I had heard about this boy but I had never seen a picture. Kind of like … Continue reading →

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C.C. Jerome National Bitters from Detroit

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C.C. Jerome National Bitters from Detroit 04 July 2011 (R•090518) Another very exciting email from noted Michigan collector Jeff “scharno” Scharnowske… OK, now for something more up your alley, Ferd. Here are the only two known examples (pictured above) of the … Continue reading →

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Jeff Scharnowske’s Michigan Strap Sided Whiskey Flasks

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ahh…..long 4th of July weekends are for barbecue and BOTTLES! Incoming email and pictures from noted Michigan collector Jeff Scharnowske. Thanks Jeff. Pretty cool. Ferd, was just playing with my straps yesterday, brought them out of the basement and into my … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Centennial Bitters and the 4th of July

Posted on 3 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Simon’s Centennial Bitters and the 4th of July 03 July 2011 Old George pretty much says it all on the 4th of July. What a great bottle! According to Ring & Ham, “There are many reproductions of this bottle. Some are … Continue reading →

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Quandt Brewery – Troy, New York

Posted on 2 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You can not help but to notice the prevalence of Ricks Bottleroom on the bottle blogs. Rick (DeMarsh) is everywhere. While poking around and checking him out, I was astounded to find his web site and catch up on who … Continue reading →

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Bininger’s Night Cap Flask

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bininger’s Night Cap Flask 01 July 2011 I bet most of you have not seen one of these bottles before. I know I hadn’t…until this past Wednesday at Jim and Lynn Mitchell’s house outside of Tampa. I believe this Bininger’s … Continue reading →

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Handled Pineapples Enjoyed in Sunny Florida

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I’m sitting here in Miami’s airport stuck as a bug in a rug. Storms have diverted most incoming flights to alternate landing spots in Florida so I have no plane to fly back to Houston. I guess I will just … Continue reading →

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River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure with embossed Alligator

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you collect cures, then the 1884 River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure, with embossed alligator, is probably your heart’s desire, unless one is already in your collection. Read the rest on the FOHBC site…

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