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.

Gerald and his labeled Missisquoi Bottle

When I get back after a big bottle show like the 2013 Manchester National, I have to sift through my mind and Iphone pictures as so many folks stop by my table with bottles they are excited about. Many want … Continue reading

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Bitters Spotting (and more) at Manchester

Bitters Spotting at Manchester FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show | Manchester, NH 29 July 2013 Whew, been cramming for the past 3 or so days trying to get the September | October issue of Bottles and Extras ready for … Continue reading

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Moxie Bitters – So What is Moxie?

Moxie Bitters – So What is Moxie? I was pleasantly surprised to see an extremely rare, Moxie Bitters within the Moxie Bottles display by Dave Waris at the FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire this past weekend. … Continue reading

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William T. Walters and his Museum Bottle

William T. Walters and his Museum Bottle WALTERS & Co. BALTIMORE 25 July 2013 (R•081018) (R•081418) I have this great, 6-sided bottle I picked up from Michael George back in 2010 at the Baltimore Bottle Show embossed with “BALTIMORE” and “WALTERS … Continue reading

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Spotted on the floor at the Manchester National

Spotted on the floor at the Manchester National I was walking my dogs from my studio today which is a block from Minute Maid Stadium where the Houston Astros play. They were having an afternoon game and trying hard to … Continue reading

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What is it with that guy running?

What is it with that guy running? CLICK Remember that guy running when the doors opened for the FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo? You can see him on the cover of the September | October 2012 issue of Bottles and Extras … Continue reading

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Manchester National Glass Gallery 2

FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show Manchester, New Hampshire 24 July 2013 Scott Selenak (Los Angeles) is the official FOHBC photographer. We first were fortunate enough to have Scott photo-document the 2012 Reno Expo. Scott is wonderful to work with. … Continue reading

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Manchester National Glass Gallery 1

FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show Manchester, New Hampshire 23 July 2013 Scott Selenak (Los Angeles) is the official FOHBC photographer. We first were fortunate enough to have Scott photo-document the 2012 Reno Expo. Scott is wonderful to work with. … Continue reading

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Manchester Display Photo Gallery

More pictures from the FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire. Display awards were announced this past Sunday afternoon near the conclusion of the show. Congratulations are in order to Michael George and his Stoddard Glass Factory exhibit … Continue reading

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The Winners – Manchester Display Photo Gallery

The Winners – Manchester Display Photo Gallery Displays & Displayers + Awards Pushing out some pictures of the two displays that won awards at the FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire. Awards were announced this past … Continue reading

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