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, 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. He 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 Quarter Horses, antiques and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past 6-year President of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and is one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

Johnson’s Calisaya Bitters – Burlington, Vermont

Posted on 2 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Johnson’s Calisaya Bitters –Burlington, Vermont 02 January 2015 (R•010315) I can not believe that I have not posted about Johnson’s Calisaya Bitters from Burlington, Vermont before. This is one of my favorite squares as it comes in so many exciting … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Soda Bitters – Indianapolis

Posted on 1 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Brazilian Soda Bitters – Indianapolis 01 January 2015 The Brazilian Soda Bitters is the third post in a week for a bitters from Indianapolis, Indiana. The other brands discussed were the Kaufman’s Celebrated Blue Jacket Bitters and Apple Brandy Bitters. The clipping … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose | January 2015

Posted on 1 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

JANUARY  |  2 0 1 5 Saturday, 31 January 2015 Interesting letter over in Mailbox from Kimberly R, a relation of S.O. Richardson. Visit MAILBOX Hi Ferd, Hope all is well with you. The link below is to the ebay seller ntqlvr (LINK) … Continue reading →

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Dr. Kaufmann’s Sulphur Bitters etc. etc. etc.

Posted on 30 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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Dr. Kaufmann’s Sulphur Bitters etc. etc. etc. Tracing the roots of A. P. Ordway & Company 30 December 2014 Now that we have completed posts for the Dr. B. H. Kauffman Stomach Bitters and Kaufman’s Celebrated Blue Jacket Bitters, it seems reasonable … Continue reading →

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Kaufman’s Celebrated Blue Jacket Bitters – Indianapolis

Posted on 28 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Kaufman’s Celebrated Blue Jacket Bitters – Indianapolis 28 December 2014 While working on the post for the Dr. B. H. Kauffman Stomach Bitters from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I checked the Joe Gourd collection inventory list to see if Joe was holding any … Continue reading →

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Dr. B. H. Kauffman Stomach Bitters – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Posted on 27 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. B. H. Kauffman Stomach Bitters – Lancaster, Pennsylvania 27 December 2014 (R•100915) Robert Cohen posted a picture of a Dr. Kauffman Stomach Bitters from Lancaster, Pennsylvania over on the Bottle Colletors Facebook page (pictured at top of post) and I … Continue reading →

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Rushton’s Cod Liver Oil – New York

Posted on 25 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rushton’s Cod Liver Oil New York 25 December 2014 [Christmas] It is always nice to see a bottle that I am unfamiliar with and to meet someone new in bottle collecting. In this case I am referring to Ken Darnell from Mount Sterling, Kentucky. … Continue reading →

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With and without the words Monopole Bitters

Posted on 24 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With and without the words Monopole Bitters Herman Toser Co. – Milwaukee & William Frank & Sons – Pittsburgh 24 December 2014 [Christmas Eve] Frank Wicker with BottlePickers scored himself an early Christmas present when he picked up a en-embossed Monopole Bitters. … Continue reading →

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Stadiger’s Aurantii Stomach Bitters – Philadelphia

Posted on 24 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Stadiger’s Aurantii Stomach Bitters – Philadelphia 24 December 2014 [Christmas Eve] The Stadiger’s Aurantii Stomach Bitters is another extremely rare bitters square that Jeff Wichmann pictured and sold on his new American Bottle Auctions | Bottle Store page. Previously I posted about the Acorn Bitters, Apple Brandy Bitters and Rose … Continue reading →

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What was peened out of the Apple Brandy Bitters?

Posted on 23 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What was peened out of the Apple Brandy Bitters? 23 December 2014 (R•122414) The Apple Brandy Bitters is another extremely rare bitters square that Jeff Wichmann pictured and sold on his new American Bottle Auctions | Bottle Store page. Previously I posted about the Acorn Bitters and … Continue reading →

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