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I wish someone would find me a Newfoundland Bitters

Posted on 19 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I wish someone would find me a Newfoundland Bitters 19 November 2014 Sitting lonely, in the Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham Bitters Bottles book, is a listing for N 21 NEWFOUNDLAND BITTERS, The Daily Picayune (New Orleans) April 4, 1869. I had seen … Continue reading →

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The Beggs’ and their Dandelion Bitters

Posted on 18 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Beggs’ and their Dandelion Bitters 18 November 2014 (R•010315) (R•120317) (R•032019) (081019) As a follow-up to both of the DeWitts Stomach Bitters posts, I thought it would be appropriate to do a post on Beggs Dandelion Bitters. Beggs and DeWitt were partners … Continue reading →

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An Unknown Millionaire Found In New York

Posted on 16 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An Unknown Millionaire Found In New York Mr. Elden Casselle DeWitt 16 November 2014 I’ve often wondered who E. C. DeWitt (also written De Witt) was? A have a few of his DeWitt’s Stomach Bitters bottles, one is pictured above. … Continue reading →

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K.S.S.B = Kagy’s Superior Stomach Bitters – Ottawa, Illinois

Posted on 15 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

K.S.S.B = Kagy’s Superior Stomach Bitters – Ottawa, Illinois 15 November 2014 (R•070515) You know, I like bitters bottles. Collecting them, tracking them, researching, buying, selling, trading, winning, recording, photographing, writing, blogging etc. Kinda hooked. It has gotten to the … Continue reading →

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“In Hoc Vinces” – Romaine’s Crimean Bitters

Posted on 12 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“In Hoc Vinces” – Romaine’s Crimean Bitters 12 November 2014 (R•111614) I have posted before, back in August 2011, on Romaine’s Crimean Bitters when I started the Peachridge Glass web site. At that time I posted my color run (above) and … Continue reading →

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McManman’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters – Milwaukee

Posted on 11 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

McManman’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters – Milwaukee Another Young America Stomach Bitters and Isham’s Stomach Bitters Variation? 11 November 2014 McManman, now that is a peculiar way to spell a version of the name McMahon. Almost a tongue twister. I also … Continue reading →

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Isham’s Stomach Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 10 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Isham’s Stomach Bitters – Chicago 10 November 2014 (R•111114) The Isham’s Stomach Bitters is an extremely rare bitters that some say may be a western bitters. Even in Ring & Ham is says, “Thought by some to be from San Diego, … Continue reading →

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Reference to an unlisted Mormon Tonic Bitters

Posted on 8 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Reference to an unlisted Mormon Tonic Bitters 08 November 2014 (R•040819 – R&H listing) Made and used by the Mormons of Utah for 46 years The other day, while patrolling the internet, I came across this listing for Mormon Tonic Bitters … Continue reading →

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So who is Dr. Buzzell?

Posted on 8 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

So who is Dr. Buzzell? 08 November 2014 So who is Dr. Buzzell? At first when I found a Dr. Buzzell’s bitters advertisement (below) while working on the Globe Tonic Bitters (Portland, Maine) post, I thought we might have an unlisted … Continue reading →

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Herzberg’s Bitters & Botanic Bitters by Herzberg Brothers

Posted on 4 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Herzberg’s Bitters & Botanic Bitters by Herzberg Brothers 04 November 2014 I haven’t thought about my Botanic Bitters (pictured on right above) until I received the below e-mail from a fellow with a Herzberg’s Bitters cylinder (pictured on left above). … Continue reading →

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