Category Archives: Article Publications

Bottles and Glass Articles and Related Advertising – Ferdinand Meyer V

“Bitters, Please”

Posted on 20 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“BITTERS, PLEASE” How Many Persons Take a Nip Under the Guise of “Medicine.” 19 January 2014 It is a undisguised fact that many people indulge in alcoholic stimulants under the guise of medicines and that many patent-medicines enterprises make their … Continue reading →

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A. Vogeler & Company, Baltimore, Md. – March 1881 Scientific American Illustrations

Posted on 13 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A. Vogeler & Company, Baltimore, Md. March 1881 Scientific American Illustrations AMERICAN INDUSTRIES – No. 68 PROPRIETARY SPECIALTIES 13 January 2014 Yesterday, while working on the post for the wholesale druggist, A. C. Meyer & Company in Baltimore, Maryland, I … Continue reading →

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History of Kantorowicz Family and their Factory

Posted on 30 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

History of Kantorowicz Family and their Factory 30 December 2013 (R•010614) (R•012714-labeled sample size) As you may know, I started a series a few days ago on the white milk glass, case gin bitters bottles from primarily Germany and Poland. … Continue reading →

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Why White? or How the %$#@! did you choose that Category?

Posted on 13 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Why White? or How the %$#@! did you choose that Category? Part 2 – Medicine Types: The Katzen Milk Glass Collection Read Part 1: Gary Katzen Milk Glass Collection by Gary Katzen Bottle Photography by Jesse Sailer 13 December 2013 (R•122813) … Continue reading →

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Key West Revisited – Another Quest to Dive For Bottles | Layers

Posted on 6 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Key West Revisited – Another Quest to Dive For Bottles | Bottles and Extras Cover Layers 06 December 2013 I thought I would give those interested, a peak at the January | February 2014 issue of Bottles and Extras. The issue has exciting … Continue reading →

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Montana Territory – Deer Lodge County 1867-1879

Posted on 27 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

MONTANA TERRITORY DEER LODGE COUNTY 1867-1879 Original Research of OuthousePatrol.com by Reginald Shoeman 27 November 2013 I have attached a preface to my article on the Deer Lodge Montana Territory gold rush of 1867-1879. No one had accessed the business … Continue reading →

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Chuck Brown AKA ‘CobaltMan’

Posted on 23 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Chuck Brown AKA ‘CobaltMan’ 23 November 2013 by Charles Brown My name is Charles Brown and with such a name I changed it to Chuck very early in my life with most people not putting together Charlie Brown. Some got … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Board Members visit Lexington

Posted on 28 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC Board Members visit Lexington FOHBC board members plan for the 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky by Randee Kaiser On October 23rd, FOHBC Conventions Director Tom Phillips, 2nd Vice-President Jamie Houdeshell and National Show Co-chairs Sheldon Baugh … Continue reading →

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‘Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle of Rum’ Bottles On Bayou?

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

‘Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum’ Bottles On Bayou? 25 October 2013 I thought I would lead off today with a very interesting e-mail I received from a fellow Houstonian who has uncovered some bottle history I was … Continue reading →

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The Ginger Ale Page – Ken Previtali

Posted on 19 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The GINGER ALE Page Ken Previtali 19 October 2013 (R•102713) (R•110213) One of the neat things about Peachridge Glass is the opportunity and doors it opens to correspond with collectors. I am constantly receiving new material and updating posts which … Continue reading →

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