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.

The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers

Posted on 17 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers 17 October 2013 (R•101913) As a design and image consultant, I have to admit that I enjoy putting together and designing the covers for the FOHBC Bottles and Extras each issue. … Continue reading →

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The Wizard of Oz and Angostura Bitters

Posted on 16 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Wizard of Oz and Angostura Bitters 16 October 2013 *Updated (R•021514-Wuppermann letter added) His mother was born in the U.S. of English descent. The family earned its wealth distributing Angostura Bitters, permitting Frank to attend Cornell University where he joined Phi Kappa … Continue reading →

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Bismarck Bitters – William H. Muller – New York City

Posted on 15 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

B I S M A R C K   B I T T E R S William H. Muller – New York City 15 October 2013 The mixture of ground roots and bark having, on the wrapper of the package … Continue reading →

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Pure Apple Brandy Bitters – Sanford, Chamberlain & Albers

Posted on 14 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two labeled, Pure Apple Brandy Bitters – Knoxville, Tennessee & Goodson, Virginia Pure Apple Brandy Bitters Sanford, Chamberlain & Albers 14 October 2013 Last week, you may remember a post I developed on the unlisted Betterton Bitters from Knoxville, Tennessee. … Continue reading →

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Thomas Wriggins Stanger and John Marshall 1832-1839

Posted on 13 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thomas Wriggins Stanger and John Marshall 1832-1839 Part 2 by Stephen Atkinson 13 October 2013 Part 1: Frederick Stanger and John Marshall 1831-1832 Part 3: The Isabella Glass Works of Thomas Stanger 1841 to 1856 Thomas Wriggins Stanger was born on … Continue reading →

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Chicago Bottle Dig – Jigsaw Puzzle

Posted on 13 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Chicago Bottle Dig – Jigsaw Puzzle 13 October 2013 I received this interesting e-mail and pictures from Barry Rustin thru Alan DeMaison (FOHBC Business Manager) regarding a Chicago bottle dig. I contacted Barry with a few questions, and congratulated him … Continue reading →

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Frederick Stanger and John Marshall 1831-1832

Posted on 12 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Frederick Stanger and John Marshall 1831-1832 Part 1 by Stephen Atkinson 12 October 2013 Part 2: Thomas Wriggins Stanger and John Marshall 1832-1839 Part 3: The Isabella Glass works of Thomas Stanger 1841 to 1856 In 1831, John Marshall purchased … Continue reading →

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Axel Lindskog attended the Wright & Taylor Old Charter Distillery Event

Posted on 11 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Axel Lindskog attended the Wright & Taylor Old Charter Distillery Event DR. LINWOOD CABINET BITTERS 11 October 2013 I recently added this unlisted color, extremely rare Dr. Linwood’s Cabinet Bitters to my collection from a listing on ebay. According to the … Continue reading →

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The Betterton Bitters brands – Knoxville, Tennessee

Posted on 10 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Betterton Bitters brands Knoxville, Tennessee 10 October 2013 (R•110513) (R•032818) While looking through the 1881 Internal Revenue Record and Customs Journal, I came across three unlisted bitters from Knoxville, Tennessee with the name Betterton attached. To this bitters collector, the excitement … Continue reading →

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Bitters Stamped – 1881 Internal Revenue Record and Customs Journal

Posted on 9 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bitters Stamped – 1881 Internal Revenue Record and Customs Journal Published by P.V. Van Wyck & Company, 1881 09 October 2013 (R•042019) Here is an interesting Internal Revenue document dated, April 19, 1881 that shows a list of bitters brands … Continue reading →

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