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.

I remember visiting the Sandwich Glass Museum

Posted on 6 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I remember visiting the Sandwich Glass Museum 06 January 2014 Incoming e-mail and pictures from Denver, Colorado collector, Sandor Fuss. I had the privilege of seeing some of these pieces in person during a recent trip to see his historical flask … Continue reading →

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King Solomon’s Stomach Bitters – Seattle, Washington

Posted on 5 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

King Solomon’s Stomach Bitters – Seattle, Washington 06 January 2014 (R•102115) Why not add another “King” bitters to the group with the previous King’s Hop Bitters from England and the King’s 25 Cent Bitters from Rochester, New York. Now we … Continue reading →

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King’s 25 Cent Bitters – Just what I vants.

Posted on 5 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

King’s 25 Cent Bitters “I say Hans, Now I’s got just what I vants.” 05 January 2014 I developed a post the other day on King’s Hop Bitters which reminded me of my aqua, King’s 25 Cent Bitters. I suspect there … Continue reading →

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King’s Hop Bitters added to Florida Collection

Posted on 3 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

King’s Hop Bitters added to Florida Collection 03 January 2014 I received an e-mail from Lou Holis (Lake Alfred, Florida) regarding a potentially unlisted or at least, extremely rare bitters. I wanted to congratulate Lou on his find and the … Continue reading →

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Another Home Bitters Variant

Posted on 2 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Another Home Bitters Variant 02 January 2014 (R•042419) A continuation of an earlier post today on a Saint Louis, Home Bitters variant submitted by Frank Wicker. This one is a mystery with the peened out graphics. Read earlier post: An unlisted Home … Continue reading →

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An unlisted Home Bitters?

Posted on 2 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An unlisted Home Bitters? 02 January 2014 (R•040919 R&H listing) Here is an incoming e-mail and pictures from Gary Beatty (North Port, Florida), who has a talent for tracking down and obtaining extremely rare bitters for his collection. It is … Continue reading →

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Dr. R. T. Hylton’s Wild Cherry Tonic Bitters – Pat’d 1867

Posted on 1 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. R. T. Hylton’s Wild Cherry Tonic Bitters – Pat’d 1867 02 January 2014 This is the story of Reginald Tonge Hylton, his famous brother, John Dunbar Hylton and Reginald’s extremely rare, Dr. R. T. Hylton’s Wild Cherry Tonic Bitters from Philadelphia. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes when a shot of Bitters is not enough

Posted on 1 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sometimes when a shot of bitters is not enough… Tent Revivals, Snake Handling & Faith Healers 01 January 2014 I came across the above picture the other day which pretty much captured the ‘spirit’ of this post and put my … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose January 2014

Posted on 1 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J a n u a r y   2 0 1 4 Friday, 31 January 2014 While working the “Hot on the trail of the elusive O.O.S.B.” post this morning, I was taken back to an old 2004 FOHBC EXPO article … Continue reading →

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December 2013 – Antique Bottle & Glass Photo Gallery

Posted on 31 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Just wanted to send a couple of pictures that Scott took of our hair bottles in our new display cabinet. When the sun comes up in the morning, the colors just light up the living room… “ – Pam Selenak He … Continue reading →

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