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.

History of Kantorowicz Family and their Factory

Posted on 30 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

History of Kantorowicz Family and their Factory 30 December 2013 (R•010614) (R•012714-labeled sample size) As you may know, I started a series a few days ago on the white milk glass, case gin bitters bottles from primarily Germany and Poland. … Continue reading →

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Litthauer Stomach Bitters by Josef Lowenthal

Posted on 29 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Litthauer Stomach Bitters by Josef Lowenthal 29 December 2013 (R•102115) I made a comment in yesterdays Germania Magen Stomach Bitters post and said at some point, I hope to untangle, in my mind at least, all of the German and … Continue reading →

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Germania Herb, Root and Fruit Tonic Bitters and the Germania Magen Stomach Bitters

Posted on 28 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Germania Herb, Root and Fruit Tonic Bitters and the Germania Magen Stomach Bitters 28 December 2013 (R•062519) Good morning Ferd, Couldn’t help noticing the beautiful Jesse Sailer pics of a Germania Bitters (pictured above) from the post named “Part 2 Medicines” … Continue reading →

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El Aliso, Jean Louis and Pierre Sainsevain and their California Wine Bitters

Posted on 24 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

El Aliso, Jean Louis and Pierre Sainsevain and their California Wine Bitters 24 December 2013 (R•101217) A little over a year ago, I did a post titled 1865 San Francisco Directory – All Quiet before the Quake. Within the directory, I … Continue reading →

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Looking again at Rosenbaum’s Bitters

Posted on 23 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking again at Rosenbaum’s Bitters Who was this Dr. Rosenbaum? 23 December 2013 (R•052814) Quite a bit has been written about N. B. Jacob’s & Co. and Dr. Rosenbaum’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters from San Francisco. Periodically, I try to reach back … Continue reading →

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Madame Doctress Ross – The Wonderful Astrologist and Healing Medium

Posted on 20 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Madame Doctress Ross – The Wonderful Astrologist and Healing Medium 20 December 2013 (R•112915) (R•090619) “Madame Ross, doctress and astrologist, was born with a natural gift and was never known to fail. She can tell your very thoughts, cause speedy … Continue reading →

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F. Pasquier’s French Hygienic Bitters – Louisville

Posted on 19 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

F. Pasquier’s French Hygienic Bitters – Louisville 18 December 2013 A few of you may have noticed the 1871 advertisement (see below) within the post for the Rivaud’s Imperial Bitters from Louisville, Kentucky the other day. That advertisement listed bitters … Continue reading →

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Victor Rivaud’s Imperial Bitters | Louisville

Posted on 17 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Victor Rivaud’s Imperial Bitters Louisville 17 December 2013 While looking around some Louisville archives for the Walker’s Tonic Bitters, I came across the above art in an 1870 directory for Rivaud’s Imperial Bitters. This rang a distant bell. Six or … Continue reading →

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William H. Walker and his Tonic Bitters

Posted on 17 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

William H. Walker and his Tonic Bitters 17 December 2013 (R•072719) I came across this 1869 advertisement above for Walker’s Tonic Bitters that I found in the Louisville Daily Express. I think I may have an unlisted bitters. Doing a little … Continue reading →

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Chamber Pot from a Privy Twelve Feet Deep

Posted on 16 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Chamber Pot from a Privy Twelve Feet Deep 16 December 2013 Hello F, Have enclosed pictures of a chamber pot I dug many years ago at Laclade Landing near the famous St. Louis arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Thought I … Continue reading →

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