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.

Drake’s Plantation Bitters and other Reproductions out in the market

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

They are excellent repros and would easily pass to the unsuspecting as original bottles. The dealer had 10 or 15 of each type. And, guess the price of each… only $24.00. REPRODUCTION ALERT Ferdinand, I was very interested in your … Continue reading →

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43rd Annual Atlanta Bottle Show & Sale Article

Posted on 7 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferd, this was in the Atlanta Journal this morning. Thanks Jack (Hewitt) 08 June 2013 (Saturday) Atlanta, Georgia – 43rd Atlanta Antique Bottle Show & Sale, Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Early admission … Continue reading →

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Bennet’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters – San Francisco

Posted on 7 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bennet’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters San Francisco A number of us were watching the western Bennet’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters from San Francisco that closed on ebay the other day. This is a wonderful bottle and I am sure the new owner … Continue reading →

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Young Children in Antique Trade Card Advertising

Posted on 6 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Young Children in Antique Trade Card Advertising 06 June 2013 I really get a kick out of looking at the art on vintage advertising trade cards. Recently I spotted this odd looking little fellow with reading glasses below that really gave … Continue reading →

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Look at Cody’s new Scroll Flask

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Look at Cody’s New Scroll Flask Hi Ferdinand, Cody Zeleny here, just wanted to share a unique flask I acquired. I believe the flask to be a GIX-14, but as you can see, has quite an odd feature. The lip … Continue reading →

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Fleury’s Wa-Hoo Tonic and the Mad Chinaman

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fleury’s Wa-Hoo Tonic and the Mad Chinaman I do not know what would possess a merchant or doctor to opt for putting a mean Oriental midget, chop sticks, a rat and a cat eating a rat on any advertising to … Continue reading →

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Francis Newbery & Sons Brain Salt – London

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Francis Newbery & Sons, London Cruising around the Internet and world wide web, I jump across the pond today to look at F. Newbery & Sons Brain Salt from London. Yes you heard me right, Brain Salt. Certain words do not … Continue reading →

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P. Guillaume’s Mineral Water Bottle Mystery

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

P. GUILLAUME’S MINERAL WATER POPE VALLEY, NAPA CO. CAL. Here is a puzzler for the Western collectors. I bet someone out there can provide information on this bottle. This is when I miss ole’ Michael Dolcini the most. [e-mail #1] … Continue reading →

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Carter’s Liver Bitters and Carter’s Little Liver Pills

Posted on 2 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Carter’s Liver Bitters and Carter’s Little Liver Pills 02 June 2013 C 67  CARTER’S LIVER BITTERS, Circa 1873 – 1899 CARTER’S / LIVER BITTERS / C. M. CO. NEW YORK // c // // b // WT&CO / 1 8 … Continue reading →

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Dr. Meyer, Echinacea and his Meyer’s Blood Purifier

Posted on 1 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A quack doctor at a fair – Library of Congress Ferdinand, I am hoping you could help me track down an antique bottle of Dr. Meyer’s Blood Purifier Syrup manufactured in 1880 to around 1910. I was made in Pawnee … Continue reading →

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