Category Archives: Article Publications

Bottles and Glass Articles and Related Advertising – Ferdinand Meyer V

Gerald and his labeled Missisquoi Bottle

Posted on 29 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

When I get back after a big bottle show like the 2013 Manchester National, I have to sift through my mind and Iphone pictures as so many folks stop by my table with bottles they are excited about. Many want … Continue reading →

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43rd Annual Atlanta Bottle Show & Sale Article

Posted on 7 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferd, this was in the Atlanta Journal this morning. Thanks Jack (Hewitt) 08 June 2013 (Saturday) Atlanta, Georgia – 43rd Atlanta Antique Bottle Show & Sale, Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Early admission … 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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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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Highlands Bitters and Scotch Tonic – 1990 Federation Glass Works Article

Posted on 14 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Highlands Bitters and Scotch Tonic – 1990 Federation Glass Works Article 14 April 2013 Gene Bradberry (Memphis, Tennessee) mailed me this super article from the Federation Glass Works in 1990. The Highlands Bitters and Scotch Tonic came from Memphis. This … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 12 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Strong clues as to depth and location of Baltimore privies

Posted on 10 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Ordinances Regulating Location, Depth, etc. of Urban Privies

Posted on 8 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand, I have put together a list of privy ordinances from Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and more than 2 dozen other cities.Some of these ordinances will show why it is tough to find bottles in some cities privies, especially when they mandated … Continue reading →

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Hawaii – Unidentified Objects Found! Treasure Hunting 2013

Posted on 18 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Something to look forward to in Bottles and Extras Unidentified Objects Found! Treasure Hunting 2013 Martin & Ferdinand, I wanted to follow up with you about a phone message I left regarding an article for Bottles and Extras and provide … Continue reading →

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Legendary Barto’s Great Gun Bitters added to Fuss Collection

Posted on 4 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, It was great to catch up with you in Baltimore. I look forward to my next visit to Peachridge in April! Attached are a few phone pics of my new green Barto’s Great Gun Bitters from the Ring … Continue reading →

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