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, Inc., 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. Ferdinand 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 gardening (Peachridge Gardens), antiques (Peachridge Collections), and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past three-term president of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, a long-time board member, FOHBC 2021 Hall of Fame, and one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

2013 FOHBC Semi-Annual Board Meeting – Manchester, NH

Posted on 22 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2013 FOHBC Semi-Annual Board Meeting Manchester, New Hampshire 19 July 2014 – Manchester For four straight hours, the FOHBC 2012-2014 term elected board members met to have their semi-annual board meeting. The other annual meeting was held earlier in the year … Continue reading →

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2013 Manchester Banquet Picture Gallery

Posted on 22 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show Banquet I wanted to get a few pictures of the 2013 FOHBC Manchester Antique Bottle Show Banquet out as fast as I could. Look for an upcoming article in Bottles and Extras. Great turn-out, … Continue reading →

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2013 Bottle Battle Highlights

Posted on 21 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

New England Bottle Battle I wanted to get some posts and pictures out as quickly as I could. It has been insane here in a good way. A few pictures have been put up on the PRG facebook page. The … Continue reading →

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The extraordinary Pony Bitters from St. Louis

Posted on 18 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“the bottle came out of an estate. The gal that had it dealt in vintage cloths and didn’t know the value. She almost listed it on ebay with a Buy it Now option of $50” PONY BITTERS – ST. LOUIS … Continue reading →

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Wicker Visit – Austin Healey’s and Elephants

Posted on 18 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wicker Visit – Austin Healey’s and Elephants 18 July 2013 (R•043019) As I work my way east to Manchester, New Hampshire for the FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show, I had the chance last night to run from Fort Wayne, Indiana, … Continue reading →

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43rd Annual Atlanta Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 16 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

43rd Annual Atlanta Antique Bottle Show by Jack Hewitt On June 8, 2013 the 43rd Annual Atlanta Antique Bottle Show was held in Smyrna, Georgia, just 15 minutes north of Atlanta. There were 80+ sales tables and Jim Sanders, long time … Continue reading →

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N. K. Brown’s Iron & Quinine Bitters – Burlington, Vermont

Posted on 14 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

N. K. Brown’s Iron & Quinine Bitters Burlington, Vermont “Iron is King” Brown’s Iron & Quinine Bitters is the King of Tonics! This early bitters for dyspepsia, indigestion, general debility, fever and ague was prepared by N. K. Brown & … Continue reading →

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Jackass Celebrated Kidney & Liver Bitters – Sacramento

Posted on 13 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jackass Celebrated Kidney & Liver Bitters Sacramento, California 13 July 2013 A really cool, labeled, Jackass Bitters strap-sided flask is making an appearance at the Glass Works Auction #99 “Madness in Manchester” event that will culminate in a live auction on 20 … Continue reading →

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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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