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.

Loveridge’s Wahoo Bitters Jug – Buffalo N.Y.

Posted on 13 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Loveridge’s Wahoo Bitters Jug – Buffalo N.Y. 13 August 2014 (R•092514) Mike Malanowsi from Albion, New York pulled me over to his dealer table at the Lexington National and uncovered this fantastic stoneware jug inscribed LOVERIDGE’S WAHOO BITTERS BUFFALO N.Y. … Continue reading →

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FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Glass Works Thoroughbred Auction

Posted on 12 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Glass Works Thoroughbred Auction 12 August 2014 This next group of pictures come from the “Thoroughbred Auction” conducted by Jim Hagenbuch and Glass Works Auctions. The event occurred on Saturday evening from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Helping Jim out … Continue reading →

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FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Saturday Morning Seminars

Posted on 10 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Saturday Morning Seminars 09 August 2014 This group of pictures come from the Seminars that occurred on Saturday morning from 9:00 am until noon. There were three sets of paired seminars to give attendees a choice. All seemed to … Continue reading →

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2014 Lexington National | FOHBC “Run for the Roses” Bottle Competition Event

Posted on 8 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Run for the Roses Bottle Competition Event 08 August 2014 The next group of pictures come from the “Run for the Roses” bottle competition event at the Lexington National. Participants were prompted to bring and enter their favorite Wax … Continue reading →

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2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Cocktail Party & Awards Banquet

Posted on 7 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Cocktail Party & Awards Banquet 07 August 2014 The next group of pictures represent the Cocktail Party and Awards Banquet that occurred on Friday evening at the Lexington National. A good time to chill, catch up with bottle … Continue reading →

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Sacramento announced for the FOHBC 2016 National Antique Bottle Convention

Posted on 7 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sacramento announced for the FOHBC 2016 National Antique Bottle Convention by Pam Selenak 07 August 2014 I am extremely excited to announce the 2016 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Convention will be held in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is the birthplace of the … Continue reading →

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2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Hat Contest

Posted on 6 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Hat Contest 06 August 2014 We tried to add a little extra excitement to the Cocktail Party and Banquet on Friday evening at the Lexington National. Our idea was to have a hat contest based on some … Continue reading →

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2014 Lexington National | FOHBC General Membership Meeting

Posted on 6 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2014 Lexington National | FOHBC General Membership Meeting 06 August 2014 The FOHBC General Membership Meeting at the Lexington National occurred from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Friday, 01 August 2014. This is our traditional event to connect personally with our membership. … Continue reading →

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2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Board Meeting

Posted on 6 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Board Meeting 06 August 2014 I am getting quite a few requests to start reporting on the Lexington National that occurred last weekend. Just arrived home Monday night and am sorting through hundreds of really … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose | August 2014

Posted on 4 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

AUGUST  |  2 0 1 4 Saturday, 30 August 2014 Carl Hotkowski send me an original copy of the Connecticut Mirror newspaper from July 1820. There are a couple of bitters and medicine advertisements within. Here is one for Doctor Cooley’s … Continue reading →

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