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Advice to Bottle ad Glass Collectors

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

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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Mailbox Letters – May 2013

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

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

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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1935-1939 – Pictures of the United States

1935-1939 | Pictures of the United States This was a mere 75 years ago or so….Makes complaining about no cell service, high gasoline prices, not enough cable channels, seem a bit ludicrous. No credit cards to buy what you want, … Continue reading

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A Glimpse at Providence Advertising in 1861-2

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND A Glimpse at Providence Advertising in 1861-2 21 April 2013 I have to admit, I get side tracked real easily when looking up information on Bitters brands. In this case it was looking for information on Barber’s … Continue reading

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Pole Top Discoveries & Glass Discoveries | Auction #68 Review

Pole Top Discoveries & Glass Discoveries Auction #68 Review Just sitting here in amazement at how many great, diverse and gorgeous insulators Ray Klingensmith has put in his Auction #68 that just went online last night. The colors are just … Continue reading

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Memphis, Yellow Fever and “The Great Bottle Treasure Map of 1880”

Ferdinand, here is the article on “The Great Memphis Bottle Treasure Map of 1880“. The newly founded National Board of Health conducted a Sanitary Survey in the winter of 1879-1880. Yellow Fever hit Memphis hard in 1878, over 5,000 people … Continue reading

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Dr. Harter’s Wild Cherry Bitters Cast Iron Advertising Lemon/Lime Juicer

DR. HARTER’S WILD CHERRY BITTERS Lemon | Lime Juicer 10 April 2013 Now here is an item that you do not see too often. A Dr. Harter’s Wild Cherry Bitters juice squeezer. Like I have never seen one before for … Continue reading

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Strong clues as to depth and location of Baltimore privies

Ferdinand, James (Campiglia) suggested this may be of interest to you and others. Strong clues as to depth and location of privies in some Baltimore neighborhoods. Excerpts from report, and link provided on word doc. Many privies were attached or … Continue reading

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