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.

“Joe Zarro gave this to my Son” & “I Collect ’em Because They’re Pretty!”

Posted on 24 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Joe Zarro gave this to my Son” 24 January 2014 Since some of Joe Zarro’s strap flasks have made it to Peachridge Glass, I felt it was a good time to relay a story about when Joe and I met. … Continue reading →

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Joe Zarro Collection of Strap Sided Flasks

Posted on 23 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Joe Zarro Collection of Strap Sided Flasks 23 January 2014 In case you have not noticed, Jim Hagenbuch and Glass Works Auctions has an incredible collection of strap-sided flasks from the late Joe Zarro. Wow, what color and forms! Super … Continue reading →

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Is there elegance and mystique in a milk glass soda bottle from Massachusetts?

Posted on 21 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is there elegance and mystique in a milk glass soda bottle from Massachusetts? by Ken Previtali 21 January 2014 The post(s) on Gary Katzen’s remarkable white milk glass collection (Read: Why White? or How the %$#@! did you choose that Category?) were … Continue reading →

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Did Carrie Nation ever smile?

Posted on 20 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Did Carrie Nation ever smile? 20 January 2014 Working on the “Bitters Please” post, I used a picture of Carrie Nation, that adorable leader of the Temperance Movement. It got me thinking, did she ever smile in any of her … Continue reading →

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“Bitters, Please”

Posted on 20 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“BITTERS, PLEASE” How Many Persons Take a Nip Under the Guise of “Medicine.” 19 January 2014 It is a undisguised fact that many people indulge in alcoholic stimulants under the guise of medicines and that many patent-medicines enterprises make their … Continue reading →

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Where is the Doctor on Planett’s Bitters Advertising?

Posted on 19 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Where is the Doctor on Planett’s Bitters Advertising? 19 January 2014 In May 2012, I did a post on The Celestial Dr. Planett’s Bitters and came across various newspaper advertising centered from 1848 to 1863. I did not include the … Continue reading →

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Fisher & Winston – Richmond, Virginia

Posted on 19 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fisher & Winston – Richmond, Virginia 19 January 2014 I have had some conversations and correspondence with Frank Bishop (South Carolina) the past year or so and was intrigued when he sent me this picture of a pontiled, Fisher & Winston medicine … Continue reading →

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S.O. Richardson’s South Reading Mass Bitters Bottle + letter Civil War 34th Reg

Posted on 18 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

S.O. Richardson’s South Reading, Mass Bitters Bottle with Civil War Letter 18 January 2014 Interesting bitters bottle closing on ebay tomorrow that being the S.O. Richardson’s with the attached Civil War letter. See Listing. The description by nqac (99.7 Positive … Continue reading →

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Looking at some Incoming Bottle Boxes

Posted on 18 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at some Incoming Bottle Boxes 18 January 2014 Yesterday on Daily Dose and PRG Facebook I posted the above picture and said, “Whew, been away since Tuesday. Very busy. How about a dose every three days? It is nice to … Continue reading →

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Looking at Scotch Whiskey Museum Images

Posted on 16 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at Scotch Whiskey Museum Images The Scotch Whiskey Experience – Edinburgh, Scotland 16 January 2014 You may remember the Catedral do Whisky virtual museum link back in October 2013 (top of post). I was looking at it again last night in … Continue reading →

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