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.

Soda Bottlers Of Southwest Virginia
 and Northeast Tennessee

Posted on 29 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I’ve been following up on a fellow named Joseph T. Lee III on Facebook and his web site Tazewell Orange.com. You have to say, he really has Soda Bottles covered in his region. From Tazewell Orange Home Page: Soda Bottlers … Continue reading →

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Federal Prison Industries: La Tuna, Texas

Posted on 29 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Reggie Lynch with Antique Bottle Collectors Haven (Visit on Facebook), sent me a picture and asked if I had any value information regarding a little creamer or milk bottle embossed HALF PINT LIQUID, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, LA TUNA, TEXAS. Such … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Virtual Museum Logo Proposal

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC Virtual Museum Project

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A Selection of FOHBC 2011 Memphis Auction Bottles

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bill Meier is Hosting and Conducting the Online portion of the FOHBC National Auction in Memphis on Saturday, 25 June 2011 at 7:00 pm. The Preview should be available very soon. As soon as I get it, I will post. … Continue reading →

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The Shanghai Museum of Glass | SHMOG Opens

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

While researching state-side Glass Museums I came across information regarding the new Shanghai Museum of Glass SHMOG. All I can say is wow! As a designer who frequently works in glass, and a collector of historic and contemporary glass, this … Continue reading →

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Bill Baab – A Tribute to a Man Who Has Done So Much

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Since I joined the Federation (FOHBC) and was elected to the Board, I have had the pleasure of working with Bill Baab, A person I have heard so much about. I thought I would take a moment to examine some of … Continue reading →

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Glass Museums

Posted on 25 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ken Previtali sent me an email yesterday suggesting more information on Glass Museums. He sent me a few links which I have noted below. Thanks for the suggestion Ken! I have also added a special section on the NEW Federation … Continue reading →

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Outhouse diggers: Looking for gold(en bottles) in Butte

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My friend James Campiglia sent me some nice bottle PR he’s getting up in Montana. Keep me posted and good luck! An email and link is noted below: Hello Ferd, Look at this nice bit of publicity we got. Not many … Continue reading →

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Francis J. Mikalonis, Jr. Passing

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I am very sorry to report that Fran Mikalonis passed away this past weekend. Fran was one of the first dealers that I met back in 2002. He was so energetic and helpful. I bought some of my earliest bottles … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fall For This Ad or Feel Sorry For This Guy

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

While perusing the May – June issue of the FOHBC Bottles and Extras I got a real chuckle out of this Classified Ad I came across. Well don’t be fooled or feel sorry for Jeff. This guy has the looks, the … Continue reading →

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