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.

The Davidson Feeding Bottle – 19 Milk Street Boston

Posted on 18 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Davidson Feeding Bottle 19 Milk Street Boston 18 November 2013 A couple of my last bitters posts have taken me to Boston. It was there that I noticed this cool, 1866 Davidson Feeding Bottle advertisement (see above) by Davidson Rubber … Continue reading →

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Levi Tower Jr. and his Calmon’s Tonic Billious Bitters

Posted on 17 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Levi Tower Jr. and his Calmon’s Tonic Billious Bitters 17 November 2013 (R•112314) For a severe attack of Billiousness, one Triplex Pill taken every other night for two or three nights followed by a glass of Bitters before breakfast the … Continue reading →

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Greene’s Lupuline Bitters – Watertown, N.Y.

Posted on 17 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Greene’s Lupuline Bitters – Watertown, N.Y. The Great Regulator of the Stomach, Liver and Kidney 17 November 2013 Over on the facebook Bottle Collectors page, Gordon Myers posted a really nice example of a labeled Greene’s Lupuline Bitters from Watertown, … Continue reading →

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Unknown New England Glass factory’s contract with Clapp & Townsend July 15, 1848

Posted on 16 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Unknown New England Glass factory’s contract with Clapp & Townsend July 15, 1848 16 November 2013 (R•112413) I agree to make for Clapp & Townsend and deliver at the Boston Rail Road Depot at Greenbush (NY) between the first of … Continue reading →

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John Perry’s Dr. Warrens Bilious Bitters – Boston

Posted on 16 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

John Perry’s Dr. Warrens Bilious Bitters – Boston 16 November 2013 (R•061914) Finding an advertisement for a Dr. Warrens Bilious Bitters in the Halifax Morning Sun, on March 12, 1866 (pictured below) prompted this post. I knew I had an example somewhere … Continue reading →

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My father, Alfred William Henry Gianelli…

Posted on 15 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My father, Alfred William Henry Gianelli, was the son of Charles A. Gianelli who was the first born to Angelo M. F. and Fanny Compain.  15 November 2013 As a bottle, and specifically a bitters collector, I pause instantly when I … Continue reading →

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Yochim Brothers Distillery, New Orleans Family History

Posted on 15 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Yochim Brothers Distillery, New Orleans Family History 15 November 2013 (R•112613) I did a post earlier this year called The New Orleans Absinthe Makers where I posted a picture of my Yochim Bros. Stomach Bitters. This prompted the following e-mail with some … Continue reading →

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Looking at Gardiner’s Rheumatic and Neuralgic Compound

Posted on 14 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at Gardiner’s Rheumatic and Neuralgic Compound 14 November 2013 (R•111513) I am always on the lookout for well designed advertising promoting a product in the time period of my bottles. As a designer, I especially like the illustrations, lithography … Continue reading →

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Could this be the same Dr. M. Perl from New Orleans?

Posted on 12 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Could this be the same Dr. M. Perl from New Orleans? 12 November 2013 (R•111413) (R•011417)  To this bitters collector, the name Dr. M. Perl from New Orleans is rather familiar as I possess three outstanding squares with his name embossed … Continue reading →

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Houston Ice and Brewing Co. – Magnolia Brewery

Posted on 10 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Houston Ice and Brewing Co. Magnolia Brewery 10 November 2013 The first time I can find Hugh Hamilton and the roots of the Houston Ice and Brewing Company is an 1887-88 listing within the Houston City Directory. He is located … Continue reading →

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