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.

FOHBC Board Meeting and General Membership Meeting

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The FOHBC Board Meeting will be on the morning of Friday, 24 June 2011 followed by the General Membership meeting. Please consider coming as there are some really promising new developments.

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Flaccus Bros Steers Head Fruit Jars

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I received a notice from Greg Spurgeon regarding the latest North American Glass on-line auction of quality bottles & jars that will open on Monday, May 23rd. You can now preview all 231 items at his North American Glass website. … Continue reading →

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The Breweries of Clinton, Iowa

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Read about Mark Wiseman’s purchase of two crown top beer bottles from the Tritschler & Tiesse Brewery in Clinton, Iowa during the auction of the late Bill Wharff’s collection several years ago that led him to co-author an article in … Continue reading →

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Treasures by the Yard Found in Pensacolians’ Backyard

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Amateur archaeologists unearth the city’s history… Noted on Findlay Antique Bottle Club 18 May 2011 E-Newsletter From the Pensacola News Journal

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Findlay Antique Bottle Club Blog

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I suggest that you check out Marianne Dow’sFindlay Antique Bottle Club Official Website and Blog. Marianne is extremely connected and always has the latest news. She tells me that she spends countless hours searching thru other internet sites for the … Continue reading →

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Union Clasped Hands Flasks

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Union Clasped Hands Flasks 19 May 2011 Jim Bender, a really nice guy a met thru the FOHBC sent me the following email and pictures for post: Hi Ferdinand, I see your site could use a few Union bottles. I … Continue reading →

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Some Stunning Historical Flasks at the Pomona National

Posted on 15 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have been carrying around this beautiful picture of Richard Tucker’s historical flasks that he displayed and won First Prize at the FOHBC National Show in Pomona, California in 2009. Another reason to go to the National Shows. The displays … Continue reading →

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California Bitters / Manufactured only by / J. G. Frisch San Francisco

Posted on 15 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

California Bitters / Manufactured only by / J. G. Frisch San Francisco 15 May 2011 (R•051814) I was in Amityville, New York this past Thursday and Friday visiting with John and Sheila Feldmann for my upcoming Antique Bottles and Glass … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Just Have to Pause and Salute an OS Picture

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I get so many emails from some great folks wanting to share their passion for glass. Here we have a simple picture of a grouping from the Richard Watson collection depicting a few of his Old Sachem Bitters and WigWam Tonics … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Labeled Carter Cathedral Ink Grouping

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jim Berry, FOHBC Secretary, sent me these rather nice pictures of his Carter Cathedral inks with labels and stoppers. The pictures were accompanied by the following… Ferdinand’ Attached are a couple pictures of my Carter Cathedral ink bottles. It has taken … Continue reading →

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