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.

Bill Ham Visit – Some Extraordinary Pontiled Bottles

Posted on 10 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bill Ham Visit – Some Extraordinary Pontiled Bottles 10 April 2011 On 06 December 2009, Elizabeth and I visited with Bill and Cindy Ham in Lakeport, California after the Auburn 49er Show. We had a nice dinner and Bill uncorked … Continue reading →

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Richard Tucker Visit – October 2010

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Pam Selenak, Sandor Fuss and I were able to meet in Newport Beach, CA. over at Cathy and Richard Tucker’s for a light lunch one Sunday afternoon last October 2010. This is the first time I have spent some personal … Continue reading →

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Delmarva Acquisitions & Appraisals

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Delmarva Acquisitions & Appraisals is smaller Auction House who routinely comes up with some nice early American decorative glass pieces. Contact: Ware: 302-383-5679 or Bill: 302-383-1846

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FOHBC Board Members

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This is the list taken from the present FOHBC Web Site. I am attempting to update. Please check back.  

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Unlisted Lancaster Tonic Bitters Found

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Unlisted Lancaster Tonic Bitters Found 09 April 2011 (R•092514) A couple of years ago Greg Bair mentioned that he had come across an unlisted Lancaster Tonic Bitters that had been dug in Boston, Mass. With well over 1,500 Bitters bottles, this is … Continue reading →

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Glass Passion and Color Part II : Exploration and Color

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Glass Passion and Color Part II : Exploration and Color 09 April 2011 *as reprinted from The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) Bottles & Extra Magazine. November-December 2009. Download PDF: Article_2 Glass Passion and Color Part II: Exploration and … Continue reading →

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Glass Passion and Color Part I : Life Transformation

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

*as reprinted from The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) Bottles & Extra Magazine. September-October 2009 Glass Passion and Color    Part I: Life Transformation Read: Glass Passion and Color Part II : Exploration and Color by Ferdinand Meyer V 08 April … Continue reading →

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Collecting Essentials – The Bottle Hunt

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Collecting Essentials – The Bottle Hunt by Ferdinand Meyer V *as reprinted from John Pastor’s April 2011 issue of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. Please subscribe to this great magazine! Download or View PDF of Article I envy the bottle digger … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Virtual Museum of American Historical Bottles and Glass | Design Concept Approved

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Concept Presentation to the FOHBC Board for the FOHBC Virtual Museum of American Historical Bottles and Glass occurred prior to the 2010 Baltimore Antique Bottle Show. The presentation was developed by Ferdinand and Elizabeth Meyer. The concept was approved … Continue reading →

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National Bitters (Ear of Corn) Inspiration

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some quick thinking at the FOHBC National Show this past August 2010, and since we were surrounded by corn fields in Wilmington, Ohio, prompted the addition of the inspirational source for the famous National Bitters (ear of corn). This table … Continue reading →

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