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.

American Glass Gallery

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

One of the newer players in the Glass auction business is John Pastor who heads up American Glass Gallery. John R. Pastor has been a collector, dealer, auctioneer and appraiser of antique bottles, flasks, and related glass for more than … Continue reading →

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American Bottle Auctions

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Wichmann, the amazing bottle auctioneer stationed in Sacramento, California changed his American Bottle Auctions web site and image in 2010. Jeff was instramental in getting me started. An all-around great guy, I consider him my good friend. Jeff’s write-up … Continue reading →

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New Look for Heckler

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you haven’t noticed, Norman Heckler has changed their look and operational presence. Their web site, auctions and show appearance has jumped up to the top of the list when it comes to being an auctioneer and dealer in Antique … Continue reading →

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Robert Frank Visit – An Eye Opening Experience

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Robert Frank Visit – An Eye Opening Experience 6 April 2011 Back in October 2010, Pam and Randy Selenak (pictured at ends of table) from Orange County, California called Bob Ferraro and I asking if we would like to make … Continue reading →

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North American Glass – Fruit Jar Auction Source

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you are looking for Fruit Jars and related information I suggest you connect with Greg Spurgeon who directs North American Glass. I signed up and receive email notes for all his auctions which are primary centered around Fruit Jars. There are other … Continue reading →

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Don Dwyer Presents a Nice Western Bitters Collection

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Last December 2010, during the Auburn 49er Bottle Show, I had the good fortune of meeting Don Dwyer from Oroville, California. Don mentioned that he had an extensive Western Bitters Collection and asked if Elizabeth and I would like to … Continue reading →

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Sandor Fuss – A New Breed of Collector?

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Wichmann, owner of American Bottle Auctions in Sacramento, California recently published (15 March 2011) a rather well done article on his website blog, www.american bottle.com called Collector Profiles: Sandor Fuss – A New Breed of Collector? Jeff is one of … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Membership Booklet Ad – 2011

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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FOHBC Memphis, Tennessee Show Program Ad – 2011

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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FOHBC Wilmington, Ohio Show Program Ad – 2010

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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