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.

Key West Revisited – Another Quest to Dive For Bottles | Layers

Posted on 6 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Key West Revisited – Another Quest to Dive For Bottles | Bottles and Extras Cover Layers 06 December 2013 I thought I would give those interested, a peak at the January | February 2014 issue of Bottles and Extras. The issue has exciting … Continue reading →

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Dr. D. B. Wiggins had a Tonic Bitters in Buffalo, New York

Posted on 5 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. D. B. Wiggins had a Tonic Bitters in Buffalo, New York A Puzzle that will Puzzle you. 05 December 2013 (R•091919) There are a number a puzzle’s here, like the puzzle on this extremely rare, 1883 trade card provided … Continue reading →

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Is there really a Swindle’s Texarkana Bitters?

Posted on 4 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is there really a Swindle’s Texarkana Bitters? 04 December 2013 (120713•Major update at bottom of post) TEXas, ARKansas, and nearby LouisiANA Is there really a Swindle’s Texarkana Bitters? Is somebody pulling our leg here? And a man named Swindle selling this concoction? It reminds … Continue reading →

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Are the J.T. Wiggins Gentian Bitters and Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters related?

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Are the J.T. Wiggins Gentian Bitters and Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters related? 03 December 2013 (R•120813 – J T Wiggins info update) (R•120813 – Embossing Comprison) (R•120813 – JT Higgins Pure Herb Bitter added) (R•012414 – Glass Works Auctions 3rd Example … Continue reading →

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From clear to purple or brown, that’s how irradiation runs

Posted on 1 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From clear to purple or brown, that’s how irradiation runs by Ken Previtali 01 December 2013 Regarding the post on “Artificially Purpled Glass” with the link to David Whitten’s fantastic website: David also mentions the effects radiation has on bottles … Continue reading →

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Snyder’s Celebrated Bitter Cordial and H. G. Leisenring

Posted on 1 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Snyder’s Celebrated Bitter Cordial and H. G. Leisenring 01 December 2013 (R•053115) (R•090219) I spotted a dug, Snyder’s Celebrated Bitter Cordial on eBay and it lead me to thinking about the bottle, the fancy “Snyder’s” script and H. G. Leisenring. This … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose December 2013

Posted on 1 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

D e c e m b e r   2 0 1 3 Tuesday, 31 December 2013 (New Years Eve) Can you believe it? Another year. Father times goes too fast. I sit here nursing a cup of coffee with … Continue reading →

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November 2013 – Antique Bottle & Glass Photo Gallery

Posted on 30 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Having fun in the bottle room with mirrors, lights and camera. Not the best quality photo, should have used a phone! – Gene Ainsworth Here we go with the November 2013 group of pictures culled from a few of the … Continue reading →

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M. McDonald Melbourne Australian Hop Bitters

Posted on 29 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

M. McDonald Melbourne Australian Hop Bitters 29 November 2013 Bill Ham tipped me off to an extremely rare, M. McDonald Melbourne Australian Hop Bitters on ebay. At first I thought I had not seen the bottle before, but later recognized that … Continue reading →

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The Cuero Texas Turkey Trot

Posted on 28 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Cuero Texas Turkey Trot 28 November 2013 (Thanksgiving) I’ve lived in Houston all these years and never heard of the Cuero Turkey Trot. The City of Cuero hosted its first ever Turkey Trot festival in November of 1912 (some say … Continue reading →

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