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.

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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Mailbox Letters – June 2013

Posted on 1 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Please feel free to send any antique bottle or glass questions to ferdinand@peachridgeglass.com. The information will be posted if relevant or of interest to the readers. I will try to answer or wait for another reader to respond. Quality images … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose – June 2013

Posted on 1 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J u n e   2 0 1 3 Some ramblings and thoughts. Sunday, 30 June 2013 Been offline for a few days. A few words of wisdom. You can take this to the bank. “DO NOT SPILL CEREAL ON … Continue reading →

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