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.

Fantasy Jug Raffle and Saratoga Bottles to be featured at the 2013 Saratoga Show

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand, Roy Topka with the Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa here. Local collector and artisan Jim Healy (he was tickled pink by the mention of his good work in the current Bottles and Extras) created the attached Fantasy Jug for … Continue reading →

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Is it just a Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey bottle?

Posted on 2 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is it Just a Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Bottle? 02 May 2013 (R•111914) I realize that Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey is probably one of the most common bottles out there. I once received a requested ‘care box’ of bottles from … Continue reading →

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Burnham’s Timber Bitters or just Timber Bitters?

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Burnham’s Timber Bitters or just Timber Bitters? 01 May 2013 (R•050914) (R•060214) Here is another oddball Bitters that surfaced yesterday when Brian Wolff was doing some online research for M.S. James’ Family Bitters. He came across the labeled Burnham’s Timber … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Letters – May 2013

Posted on 1 May 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 – May 2013

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

M a y   2 0 1 3 Some ramblings and thoughts. Friday, 31 May 2013 Catching a bird out of Louisville in an hour or so. Been out all week. Looking forward to going home and seeing my wife, … Continue reading →

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Flashback: The Similarity Between Ancient and Early American Glass

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Interesting article at Collectors Weekly. This article, written by the then-Associate Curator of the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, notes the Egyptian influence on ancient glass (especially in Rome), the origins of blown and pressed glass, and the … Continue reading →

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The XR Dr. Kreitzer’s German Stomach Bitters – Philadelphia

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The XR Dr. Kreitzer’s German Stomach Bitters – Philadelphia 28 April 2013 (R•092018) This extremely rare Bitters bottle sold on ebay last night. This listing is noted below. See Listing on ebay. As usual, I wanted to find out why … Continue reading →

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What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows?

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows? By Bill Baab Why are you here? That’s an easy question, but the answer may not be. You might be here because of a chance to buy quality bottles for your … Continue reading →

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Unlisted M. S. James Family Bitters – a Flea Market Find

Posted on 27 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This may be one of the shortest posts yet for a bitters bottle, but in my book it doesn’t matter. This is an important find and a post needs to be developed. Hopefully more information and pictures will be added. … Continue reading →

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Elusive Brent, Warder & Co. barrel found in Antique Mall

Posted on 26 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

BRENT, WARDER & CO. – LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Wholesale Grocers & Commission Merchants 26 April 2013 Mr. Meyer: My wife and I are RVing thru the states and are now in Horse Cave, KY. We were at an antique mall and … Continue reading →

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