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.

Don’t Bogart that Gin . . . ger Ale

Posted on 1 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Don’t Bogart that Gin . . . ger Ale 01 November 2013 The ad also reveals that Gordon & Co. purchased the Equinox Springs bottling business in Manchester, Vermont. Another post from Ginger Ale authority Ken Previtali. This will join … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose – November 2013

Posted on 1 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

N o v e m b e r    2 0 1 3 Saturday, 30 November 2013 I guess it seemed like a good idea at the time….? The Philadelphia Medical Journal, 1900 Friday, 29 November 2013 Added this image of … Continue reading →

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October 2013 – Antique Bottle & Glass Photo Gallery

Posted on 31 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Carters Combined Copying and Writing ink through the years – interesting to see the progression of information on the labels – Daniel Baldwin I thought I would take a moment to group some of the really remarkable photographs that have been … Continue reading →

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The Morley Brothers – Austin, Texas

Posted on 30 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Morley Brothers Austin, Texas 30 October 2013 (R•110113) I like to stay in touch with my bottle friend, Brad Seigler, another Texan, in his pursuit of great and elusive Texas medicine and drug store bottles. We see each other … Continue reading →

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This gorgeous, lemon yellow Clouds Cordial

Posted on 29 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This gorgeous, lemon yellow CLOUDS INVIGORATING CORDIAL 29 October 2013 (R•103113) (R•050819) John Pastor has this gorgeous Clouds Cordial in a vibrant lemon yellow in his American Glass Gallery Auction that closes tonight. Man-oh-man…if this just were a bitters. The … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Board Members visit Lexington

Posted on 28 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC Board Members visit Lexington FOHBC board members plan for the 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky by Randee Kaiser On October 23rd, FOHBC Conventions Director Tom Phillips, 2nd Vice-President Jamie Houdeshell and National Show Co-chairs Sheldon Baugh … Continue reading →

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Bonn’s Pure Scotch Snuff – Baltimore

Posted on 27 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bonn’s Pure Scotch Snuff – Baltimore BONN’S JAMES RIVER TOBACCO MANUFACTORY 27 October 2013 Hi Ferdinand, I was lucky enough to buy this great, pontiled snuff bottle at the Manchester show. I believe it may be an unknown or as … Continue reading →

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31st Annual Detroit Bottle Show & Sale on ebay

Posted on 27 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

31st Annual Detroit Bottle Show & Sale on ebay 27 October 2013 09 November 2013 (Saturday) Royal Oak, Michigan – Metropolitan Detroit Antique Bottle Club’s 31st Antique Bottle Show & Sale at the Royal Oak Elks Lodge #1523, 2401 E. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, Michigan, Saturday, … Continue reading →

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The Diamond Ginger Ale Bottle House

Posted on 27 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

  The Diamond Ginger Ale Bottle House 27 October 2013 F., Enjoyed the post on upcoming article in Bottles and Extras on Tonopah, Nevada bottle dig. Tonopah rang a bell and sure enough, it was a postcard of a house … Continue reading →

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Looking at this new Peruvian Bitters ‘without’ the Monogram

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at this new Peruvian Bitters ‘without’ the Monogram 25 October 2013 I thought I would take this opportunity to document the unlisted Peruvian Bitters variant from San Francisco that moved on ebay recently. A popular western bottle in many collections, … Continue reading →

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