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.

Dr Grant’s Dandelion Bitters, New York.

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr Grant’s Dandelion Bitters, New York. 20 June 2011 (R•020315) Just in from Down Under from Travis Dunn. This appears to be an unlisted bitters. Hi Ferdinand, We have a very interesting bottle coming up in the next auction in … Continue reading →

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California Wine Depot and The A.M. Smith Flask Bottle

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It is nice in these Dog Days of Summer, and it has been hot in Houston with another series of 100 degree days, to see that Jeff Wichmann can keep us fresh with new Bottle News. His Bottle of the … Continue reading →

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New FOHBC Web Site now Online!!!

Posted on 12 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The following email was just sent to near 3,000 collectors. Houston we have Lift Off. Dear Antique Bottle and Glass Collectors and fellow FOHBC Members: The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is pleased to announce that our new web … Continue reading →

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Peachridge Glass on Facebook!

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A reminder that Peachridge Glass is on Facebook. Come and look. See what the bottle and glass community is talking about! Please visit and Like!

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FOHBC now on Facebook!

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is now on Facebook. Please visit and hit the Like button. I am trying to really expand this great social media source for collectors. Remember, you can post your own news on this … Continue reading →

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North American Glass Commissioned to Disperse the Late Bill Dudley Collection

Posted on 7 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Just in from Greg Spurgeon at North American Glass: North American Glass has been commissioned to disperse the collection of the late Bill Dudley of Xenia, Ohio. Bill was an enthusiastic collector for many years, focusing on fruit jar items … Continue reading →

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Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia

Posted on 5 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia THE PRIDE OF VIRGINIA 05 June 2011 (R•052815) (R•082918) A question in from bitters bottle authority Bill Ham regarding the so-called semi-cabin Old Home Bitters from Wheeling, West Virginia. Top image of Old Home Bitters … Continue reading →

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National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit

Posted on 2 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit 02 June 2011 (R•090518) The bottle I watched most closely during the last Jeff Wichmann American Bottle Auctions, 15 May 2011 auction was the odd, triangular National Bitters from Detroit put out by C.C. Jerome … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of the Birth of the Modern American Toy Industry in Akron, Ohio

Posted on 1 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Brief History of the Birth of the Modern American Toy Industry in Akron, Ohio 01 June 2011 Akronite Samuel C. Dyke ignited the modern toy industry when he automated his factory in 1884. Toy marbles have been around for … Continue reading →

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Medium Pink Lilac “The Father of His Country” / Bust of Washington – “Gen. Taylor Never Surrenders” / Bust of Taylor Historical Flask

Posted on 1 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

American Glass Gallery’s Auction 6 Opens today. I am in-between meetings here in Nashville today and sneaked a peak only to be stopped and stunned on the first auction page with this beautiful pink lilac G140c, Washington | Taylor pint … Continue reading →

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