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.

Warren Mortimer Watson and his German Balsam Bitters

Posted on 13 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

GERMAN BALSAM BITTERS Most known examples were dug from one hole in Oakland, California. A really rare, opaque milk glass, German Balsam Bitters is making an appearance at the Glass Works Auction #99 “Madness in Manchester” event that will culminate in … Continue reading →

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Paul G. Klinkenberg Drug Store – Kendallville, Indiana

Posted on 12 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand. I was reading your post on the Yamara Cordial Bitters (pictured above) and noticed the advertisement (see below) which had Klinkenberg’s Store as selling this bitters. Here is a little of the drug store and some good memories that I … Continue reading →

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The wonderful Horse Shoe Bitters from Collinsville, Illinois

Posted on 10 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

HORSE SHOE BITTERS HORSE SHOE MEDICINE CO COLLINSVILLE, ILLINOIS The following pages have been written with the hope of directing attention to one of the most insidious dangers that threatens the moral and physical welfare of the community. Intemperance – … Continue reading →

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Texas Druggist Bottle List

Posted on 9 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Texas Drug Store Bottles This list is a ‘work in progress’. Basic information and pictures will be added as information is gathered and checked. The basic need for this list was inspired by a shorter, written list provided by long-time … Continue reading →

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The ornate Yamara Cordial Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 8 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

YAMARA CORDIAL BITTERS C H I C A G O 08 July 2013 (R•092119) Glass Works Auctions has a really neat, highly decorative, rectangular flask type bitters bottle (pictured above) in their Glass Works Auction #99 “Madness in Manchester” Auction which … Continue reading →

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Starting at the “Bottom” – The English Royal Privy

Posted on 7 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The privy and privy chamber were under the control of a minor official called the Groom of the Stool, or stole. STARTING AT THE ”BOTTOM” How the cleaners of English Royalty’s privies became among their most trusted advisers English Castles … Continue reading →

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The handled Foerster’s Teutonic Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 6 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Foerster’s Teutonic Bitters | Chicago 06 July 2013 (R•101514) I was recently able to add a long sought after, extremely rare, Foerster’s Teutonic Bitters to my collection. As one of only two handled bitters brands that exist, the Foerster’s from Chicago, … Continue reading →

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Youngblood’s Tonic Bitters – Galveston, Texas

Posted on 5 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

YOUNGBLOOD’S TONIC BITTERS Galveston, Texas 05 July 2013 (R•111315 – glass shard) (R•031416 – Example) Endorsed by Physicians, Clergymen, Planters, Merchants, Mechanics of every Nation. Here is a tough one that was included on the long time Texas bottle collector … Continue reading →

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Dave Kam and his Exciting Basement Find

Posted on 5 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, I am writing to share with your readers my most recent and exciting find. I work for a local company in Western New York and I am at several peoples houses throughout my day. Occasionally I will mention … Continue reading →

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Robertson’s Tonic Bitters – Austin, Texas

Posted on 4 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Robertson’s Tonic Bitters Austin, Texas The pontiled Robertson’s Tonic Bitters from Austin, Texas is another tough bitters with reportedly only two known examples in a private collection according to Texas bottle authority Brad Seigler. The rectangular aqua bottle is however listed … Continue reading →

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