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.

Dr. E. G. Patton & Co. | Oak Cliff – Dallas, Texas

Posted on 21 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. E. G. Patton & Co. Oak Cliff – Dallas, Texas 21 August 2013 In my quest to better understand Texas medicine and bitters history, Texas medicine collector Brad Seigler sent me this picture of a cobalt blue E. C. … Continue reading →

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A Few Extraordinary Texas Bottles

Posted on 20 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Few Extraordinary Texas Bottles 20 August 2013 I am finally going to get off my butt, and right an article on my decade long chase of Texas patent med bottles, and submit it to bottles & extras. If they … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottles and Extras, Collectors & Collections, Druggist & Drugstore, Hair Tonics, History, Medicines & Cures, Mineral Water, Photography, Tonics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Bigger in TEXAS – The Cole Display

Posted on 20 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bigger in TEXAS – The Cole Display 20 August 2013 Ferdinand, it was good to visit with you again this year at the (Houston) bottle show. I have attached photos of the bottle display and the dog & cat hospital bottle. … Continue reading →

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The Home Bitters – St. Louis

Posted on 19 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Home Bitters – St. Louis 19 August 2013 (R•112413) (R•051015) (R•042419) Today, I have reason to quickly educate myself with The Home Bitters of St. Louis. I need to review the variants, the history and find out the rest … Continue reading →

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2013 Houston Bottle Show Sightings

Posted on 18 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2013 Houston Bottle Show Sightings 18 August 2013 Another Houston Antique Bottle Show has come and gone. No rain this year, the weather was hot but the dealer action was hotter. With tables sold out, Barbara Puckett, for the first … Continue reading →

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Some nice Detective Work on R. C. Dansby

Posted on 18 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

When I posted the information about the Dansby’s Cotton-Patch Bitters from Terrell, Texas, (Read: Where is that Dansby’s Cotton-Patch Bitters from Terrell, Texas?) I came across the above picture of a Drug Store sign in Terrell on Main Street and wondered … Continue reading →

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Houston 2013 Antique Bottle Show – Showing Off

Posted on 17 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A little ‘showing off’‘ at the Houston Bottle Show today. Easy to take all my office light tables. Fun to draw attention and sign up FOHBC members (10). HOUSTON 2013 ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW 17 August 2013 Houston 2012 Bottle Show: … Continue reading →

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Where is that Dansby’s Cotton-Patch Bitters from Terrell, Texas?

Posted on 16 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Where is that Dansby’s Cotton-Patch Bitters from Terrell, Texas? 16 August 2013 (R•082714) (R•031715) (R•031416) This is the only medicine on the market especially for our Southern diseases and we all know that diseases in a Southern climate are different … Continue reading →

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Three extraordinary things: Alex Von Humboldts Stomach Bitters, Downieville & Coco

Posted on 14 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Three extraordinary things: Alex Von Humboldts Stomach Bitters, Downieville & Coco 14 August 2013 At the 2011 Downieville Antique Bottle Show I had the fortune to see, handle and photograph one of the most extraordinary bitters squares I have ever seen, … Continue reading →

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