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.

Looking at some J.T. Gayen Bottles

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jan Tecker Gayen There is an interesting J.T. Gayen bottle on ebay (see listing) with a title: Caribbean Sea Old J T Gayen Bottle Intl’ waters off Costa Rica 1800s Case Gin. It is nice see this name again. Many … Continue reading →

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William’s Royal Crown Remedy and Bitters – Isaac Williams Company

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

William’s Royal Crown Remedy and Bitters – Isaac Williams Company 19 May 2013 (R•051219) William’s Royal Crown Remedy and Bitters: price: $1 a bottle, six for $5, manufactured by Isaac Williams Company, 268 Dundas St., London, Ont., for sale by … Continue reading →

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Carlyn Ring – An Interview with Martha Stewart

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Great Video. “A Complete Collection of Antique Bitters Bottles” – Martha Stewart and Carlyn Ring looks at Carlyn Rings antique bitter bottles collection. The rare and unusual styles in the collection showcase a history of American glass making and early … Continue reading →

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Alfred Speer and his Raised Sidewalk & Standard Wine Bitters

Posted on 18 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Speer’s Standard Wine Bitters Speer’s vineyard and wine business started on a small scale, with the vineyard expanding until it was “the largest in the State, containing over five miles of driveways, and over five hundred miles of wire.” The … Continue reading →

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Duncan Edwards Crown Bitters – English or American?

Posted on 18 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Duncan Edwards Crown Bitters – English or American? 18 May 2013 (032019) Bill Heatley, who I respect a lot, has listed his Duncan Edwards Crown Bitters on ebay (see listing) after an absence of a year or so. He actually … Continue reading →

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An advertisement for an unlisted Clayton’s Celebrated Rheumatic Bitters

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

, Product Infringement? An advertisement for an unlisted Clayton’s Celebrated Rheumatic Bitters 17 May 2013 (R•021514) (R•2-122720) While perusing Pittsburgh Directories in the late 1850s and 1860s for Zingari Bitters, I can across an advertisement (on the same page as the … Continue reading →

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Summer Tree – Winter Tree Historical Flasks

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Summer Tree – Winter Tree Historical Flasks 15 May 2013 What a wonderful day here in Augusta, Georgia as I have my morning coffee on the porch of the historic Partridge Inn. As I look out, I see all the … Continue reading →

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Lady’s Leg Series – Zingari Bitters

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

ZINGARI BITTERS – F. RAHTER Philadelphia, PA The Viceroy of Egypt placed the name of Dr. Cheopsus upon the “Roll of Nobles” and presented to him a medal bearing the following inscription: “Dr. Cheopsus, the Public Benefactor.” This bitters is … Continue reading →

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S. A. Foutz & Bro. – Baltimore…What Happened?

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

LONDON MEDICATED HEALTH RESTORER S. A. FOUTZ BALTIMORE, MD 14 May 2013 • Revised 26 September 2020 with Swanson TC We have watched and admired the great looking London Medicated Health Restorer bottles from Baltimore, Maryland in recent auctions and … Continue reading →

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A great find at an estate auction in Southern Michigan

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A great find at an estate auction in Southern Michigan W Y N K O O P 14 May 2013 Hi Ferdinand: A childhood bottle digging friend and fellow bottle collector stopped by my shop today to show me his … Continue reading →

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