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.

A pair of S. Rosenthal & Co. NYC bottles

Posted on 29 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A pair of S. Rosenthal & Co. NYC bottles 29 October 2014 (R•020715) Recently, I have corresponded with Chris Eib regarding various bottle related topics and during this exchange, Chris sent me the picture above of two S. Rosenthal & Co. … Continue reading →

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Did you see that Schrader’s Highland Bitters?

Posted on 28 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Did you see that Schrader’s Highland Bitters? 28 October 2014 (Updated same afternoon with found Schrader’s Highland Bitters advertisement) (R•031215 GWA Example) Gawd…I missed this one on eBay… hook, line and sinker, closing on Saturday, 22 October at 10:35 am. … Continue reading →

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Looking at a Burdock’s Blood Bitters Rebus

Posted on 27 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at a Burdock’s Blood Bitters Rebus 27 October 2014 by Joe Gourd Ferd, Sorry, nothing for the Chicago Hunki Dori. I do have something for your Bath, Maine, Hunk (hairy eye) Dori post. Using the eye in place of the … Continue reading →

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Peachridge Glass: Mailbox Letters October – December 2014

Posted on 27 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Please feel free to send any antique bottle or glass questions to ferdinand@peachridgeglass.com. The information will be posted if relevant or of interest to the readers. I will try to answer or wait for another reader to respond. Quality images … Continue reading →

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An unlisted Anderson’s Wine Restorative Bitters reference

Posted on 27 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An unlisted Anderson’s Wine Restorative Bitters reference 27 October 2014 (R•011114) While visiting some of the Bath, Maine city directories the other day for the Hunk Dori Bitters post, I came across an advertisement below for Anderson’s Wine Restorative Bitters. … Continue reading →

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Hunki Dori Bitters – H.B. Matthews – Chicago

Posted on 26 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hunki Dori Bitters – H.B. Matthews – Chicago “Before they left, they evidently reached a high state of hilarity as they imbibed quite freely of Hunki Dori Bitters” Burglars Drink Hunki Dori Bitters – 1874 new report (see below) 26 … Continue reading →

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Hyde & Gay – Hunk Dori Bitters

Posted on 25 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hyde & Gay – Hunk Dori Bitters 25 October 2014 Here is another surprise that is up on eBay now. Another unlisted bitters! The pictures have been cleaned up a bit and have been taken from the eBay listing. Alerted by Frank … Continue reading →

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FOHBC 2016 Sacramento Town Hall Meeting

Posted on 23 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Back to where it all began for the FOHBC” FOHBC 2016 Sacramento Town Hall Meeting 23 October 2014 [NOTICE] The FOHBC is planning to conduct a WebEx Town Hall Meeting for all interested parties within the next two weeks for … Continue reading →

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Coleman’s Tonic Bitters – Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Posted on 23 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Coleman’s Tonic Bitters – Portsmouth, New Hampshire 23 October 2014 (R•102614) Bitters trade card authority Joe Gourd sent me the following e-mail in reference to the A.W. Coleman’s Anti-Dyspeptic and Tonic Bitters post. “Enjoyed your post on Coleman’s Bitters. While … Continue reading →

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Announcing Daniel Auction Company as the auctioneer for the 2015 Chattanooga National Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 22 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Announcing Daniel Auction Company as the auctioneer for the 2015 Chattanooga National Antique Bottle Show 22 October 2014 [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is proud to announce that the Federation Auction for the 2015 National Antique … Continue reading →

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