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.

Russ’ St. Domingo Bitters – New York

Posted on 16 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Russ’ St. Domingo Bitters  New York 16 September 2013 (R•21 Sep 2013) (R•01Oct13) (R•050914) (R•021815) I was able to pick up a ‘peachie puce’ (how do you like that for a color description?) Russ’ St. Domingo Bitters at the Downieville Bottle Show … Continue reading →

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A few of us Bottle Collectors got together in Manchester

Posted on 15 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A few of us Bottle Collectors got together in Manchester by Brian P. Wolff 15 September 2013

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Determining bottle color standards with Peachridge 6-Log Drakes

Posted on 14 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Determining bottle color standards with Peachridge 6-Log Drakes 14 September 2013 Michael Seeliger (Brooklyn, Wisconsin) recently visited us at Peach Ridge where Mike took exacting color measurements of my 6-log Drakes Plantation Bitters run and various other bottles using a color … Continue reading →

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C. T. Hughes & Co. Sauce Bottle – Where is it from?

Posted on 13 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C. T. Hughes & Co. Sauce Bottle Where is it from? 13 September 2013 The other day we read about the dig with all of the pontiled bottles. Read: The One We Have Waited For, Privy Heaven!!!! The bottle that really … Continue reading →

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The Dowesburgh/Albany Glass House 1785-1815

Posted on 11 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Dowesburgh | Albany Glass House 1785 – 1815 Part 4 of a Series by Stephen Atkinson 11 September 2013 Leaving the town of Albany, New York, heading west on Route 20, you will arrive in Guilderland, about six miles west … Continue reading →

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Newburgh (Glass House Co.) 1751-1759

Posted on 11 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Newburgh  (Glass House Co.)  1751 – 1759 Part 1 of a Series by Stephen Atkinson 11 September 2013 The manufacture of glass was commenced in the village of New Windsor near present day Newburgh, 66 miles north of New York City, … Continue reading →

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Glass House Farm (Glass House Co) 1758 – 1772

Posted on 10 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Glass House Farm  (Glass House Co) 1758 – 1772 Part 3 of a Series by Stephen Atkinson 10 September 2013 A farm that ran from Fitzroy Road to the Hudson River in what is now the West 30’s in New York City … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn (Glass House Co.) 1754-1758

Posted on 9 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Brooklyn (Glass House Co.) 1754 – 1758 Part 2 of a Series by Stephen Atkinson 09 September 2013 A glass works was founded on what would become State Street in the present day Brooklyn, NYC in 1754 by the Glass … Continue reading →

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Heckler Auction 105 – Looking at Paint on Bottles

Posted on 9 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Heckler Auction 105 – Looking at Paint on Bottles From the late Carl Sturm Collection 09 September 2013 The folks at Heckler have another outstanding auction that closes this Wednesday evening. This is one of their ‘Opportunity’ auctions meaning it … Continue reading →

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Check these T. W. Dyott bottles out!

Posted on 9 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Check these T. W. Dyott bottles out! 09 September 2013 It has really been just fantastic lately to see researchers, collectors and writers submit information for posting on Peachridge Glass. The last exchanges with Stephen Atkinson have been perfect examples. … Continue reading →

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