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.

Aya Pana Bitters – Manufactured by J. Chauvet – New Orleans

Posted on 30 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Aya Pana Bitters – Manufactured by J. Chauvet – New Orleans 30 July 2014 Here is an extremely rare bitters that came to my attention after talking with Courtney Frioux of New Orleans at the Houston Bottle Show a week ago … Continue reading →

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Lash’s Bitters | PART THREE – Humorous and Clever Advertising

Posted on 29 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lash’s Bitters | San Francisco – Chicago – New York PART THREE | Humorous and Clever Advertising 29 July 2014 Read Part ONE: Lash’s Bitters | San Francisco – Chicago – New York Read Part TWO: Lash’s Bitters – PART TWO | History After Part ONE and … Continue reading →

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Another S (star) C Brown’s Herb Bitters found in Maine

Posted on 27 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Another S (star) C Brown’s Herb Bitters found in Maine 27 July 2014 Now, here is one of my favorite bitters bottles that I have cherished since the day I obtained my example. I have written about the triangular S … Continue reading →

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Lash’s Bitters – PART TWO | History

Posted on 26 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lash’s Bitters | San Francisco – Chicago – New York PART TWO | History 26 July 2014 (R•072914) (R•020621) Yesterday I posted Part ONE of this series dealing with the various Lash’s bitters bottles and today we will focus on Lash’s history and … Continue reading →

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Lash’s Bitters | San Francisco – Chicago – New York

Posted on 25 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lash’s Bitters | San Francisco – Chicago – New York PART ONE | The Bottles 25 July 2014 (R•020621) I thought it would be nice to finally tackle the great, Lash’s Bitters brand that was incorporated in 1894 in San Francisco and expanded … Continue reading →

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J. Grosman & Sons not J. Grossman & Sons

Posted on 25 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J. Grosman & Sons not J. Grossman & Sons New Orleans, Louisiana – Marshall, Texas and Dallas, Texas 25 July 2014 Ferdinand, enjoyed seeing you again at the Houston show, especially enjoyed the fish bitters in your display. I have attached two pictures pertaining … Continue reading →

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James’s W. Price’s Aromatic Stomach Bitters – New Orleans

Posted on 24 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

James’s W. Price’s Aromatic Stomach Bitters – New Orleans 24 July 2014 (R•021615) (R•053015) Here is another extremely rare, New Orleans bottle from Courtney Frioux in New Orleans. I ran into Courtney this past weekend at the Houston Antique Bottle Show. We started talking about … Continue reading →

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An unlisted Old Hickory Celebrated Stomach Bitters – New Orleans

Posted on 22 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An unlisted Old Hickory Celebrated Stomach Bitters – New Orleans Simon Herrmann and Jacob Grossman 22 July 2014 (R•072314) (R•010515) (R•111716) (R•043019) Framed picture added from Glass Works Auctions. It was real nice running into and jawing with Courtney Frioux from New … Continue reading →

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Workin’ the 2014 Houston Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 21 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Workin’ the 2014 Houston Antique Bottle Show 21 July 2014 This years Houston Antique Bottles, Advertising & Collectibles Show and Sale served as a warm-up for me as the FOHBC Lexington National is in less than two weeks. This past Saturday, I … Continue reading →

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Lash’s Pineapple-Ade Delicious & Refreshing

Posted on 20 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lash’s Pineapple-Ade Delicious & Refreshing 20 July 2014 I suppose it would be nice to report that I picked up a super nice bitters at the Houston Antique Bottle Show yesterday but I did not. I ended up playing with … Continue reading →

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