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Bottles and Glass Articles and Related Advertising – Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. J. Boveedods Imperial Wine Bitters

Posted on 25 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. J. Bovee Dods’ Imperial Wine Bitters 25 April 2012 (R•072014) (R•122314) John Bovee Dods (1795 – 1872) was a spiritualist and former clergyman. He settled in Brooklyn, New York in 1850, and remained there until his death. His Imperial … Continue reading →

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The “Star of Baltimore”

Posted on 23 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You just have to love these umbrella style inks called the ‘Star of Baltimore” or ‘Baltimore Star“. Different from an Umbrella Ink in that the sides are concave and create the form of a star when viewed from the bottom. … Continue reading →

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Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks 16 February 2012 *Post amended 21 February 2012 with Dana Charlton-Zarro information and Dave Maryo image. * Post amended 09 April 2012 with additional Pitkin Ruins image of archway. Jeff Noordsy (visit … Continue reading →

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FOHBC January | February 2012 Issue Now On Stands!

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The latest issue of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) signature magazine Bottles and Extras is now available to members! This is a great magazine. In addition to other benefits, members of The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) will receive a full … Continue reading →

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Jar Bling – Bruce Schank’s Display of Colorful Fruit Jars

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bruce Schank writes: “I also did a jar display at the Sunday Show appropriately titled “Jar Bling.” It was a Smash Hit with everyone and I came away with the Dealers Choice Award and Peoples Choice Ribbon. Many Thanks to all … Continue reading →

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RENO EXPO 2012 Antique Bottle and Collectible Show – Ad Spread

Posted on 11 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

RENO EXPO 2012 New advertising spread as seen in the latest January-February issue of Bottles and Extras for the great FOHBC Reno Expo this coming July. This is the big one! Get your contracts and information at the FOHBC web … Continue reading →

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Texas Window – Some Random Thoughts on a Gray Day

Posted on 11 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

As I sit here in Alexandria, Louisiana after two (2) miserable, gray, rainy days (you may have heard about all of the rain Monday in Houston that followed me here), I post this picture that makes me feel better. There … Continue reading →

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Abbott’s Aromatic Bitters – A Later Bitters with Class

Posted on 27 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Abbott’s Aromatic Bitters – A Later Bitters with Class 27 December 2011 (R•052914) In a separate area of my house and away from the gorgeous ‘heavy-hitter’s in my bitters collection sits the later bitters bottles. Many of these bottles are … Continue reading →

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A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids – Greg Dean There has been a lot written about how to spot Pot Lid repairs over the years. Most now understand the advantages of Ultra Violet lamps and magnification. Personally … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Radiation Hotspot Linked To Old Bottles

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

TOKYO — Japanese officials investigating a small radiation hotspot in Tokyo say it was caused by old bottles stored in the basement of an empty house, not the country’s leaking nuclear power plant. (Read the rest at Huffpost) [PRG] Maybe … Continue reading →

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