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. Henley’s Wild Grape Root IXL Bitters ‘Showdown’

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Henley’s Wild Grape Root IXL Bitters ‘Showdown’ 08 April 2011 This was fun, my first ‘showdown’ that I have ever attended. As reported by Rick Simi on his Western Bitters Blog Western Bitters News. On Saturday December 4th the … Continue reading →

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Please Become a FOHBC Member!

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Our future depends on growth and new members. Please support the hobby and become a member of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors.

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New Design for the FOHBC Web Site in the Works

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand Meyer V (FOHBC Board Member) presented the new design for the FOHBC web site to the FOHBC Board at the Baltimore Board Meeting in March 2011. The design is much more intuitive and visually pleasing. The Board voted unanimously … Continue reading →

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Blue Fish Bitters – Catch of the Show

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

*Reprinted from American Bottle Auctions post after the FOHBC Pomona, California Show in August 2009. Collectors got more than they bargained for at the FOHBC National Bottle Show held in Pomona, this past weekend of August 1st. To everyone’s surprise Ferdinand Meyer … Continue reading →

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Flat Quilted Lightning Rod Balls

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lightning Rod Balls do not get the airplay of say Target Balls, Fire Grenades or Witch Balls, but in my camp, these balls rule. Pictured above is my color run of Quilted Flat Lightning Rod Balls. Company pattern of the George … Continue reading →

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Bryant’s Stomach Bitters aka The Cone

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bryant’s Stomach Bitters aka The Cone 07 April 2011 (R•052714) (R•120414) (R•061117) (R•081218) (R•022719) Dr. George N. W. Bryant started an apothecary in New York City in 1845 and by the early 1850s, had created what has become one of the … Continue reading →

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Heckler Auction 89 GII-8 Eagle Medallion Historical Flask

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This wonderful Historical Flask sold in the March 2010 Heckler 89 Auction. The listing is as follows: Eagle – Medallion Historical Flask, early Pittsburgh District, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. 1820-1840. Brilliant olive yellow, sheared mouth – pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch shallow … Continue reading →

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Heckler sells General Jackson Eagle Portrait Flask in Auction 90

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Norman Heckler announced on their web site the sale of an extraordinary General Jackson | Eagle Flask in their Auction 90. The auction listing is as follows… GI-66   General Jackson. ” And Bust – “J.R. / Laird. S.C. Pitt.” … Continue reading →

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Glass Works Auctions

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Probably the most prolific Antique Bottle and Glass Auction House is conducted by Jim and Janice Hagenbuch and his Glass Works Auctions. They are based out of East Greenville, Pennsylvania. He is nearing his 100th Auction!

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Pole Top Discoveries – Glass Discoveries Auction House

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ray Klingensmith has expanded big time from conducting the best Insulator Auctions to conducting Bottle and Glass Auctions with Glass Discoveries. Ray’s write-up from his site notes that Pole Top Discoveries and Glass Collector Services are owned and operated by Ray … Continue reading →

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