Category Archives: Bitters

Bitters Bottles and Related Bitters Bottle News

Dr. White’s Compound Golden Seal Bitters

Posted on 13 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. White’s Compound Golden Seal Bitters 13 December 2014 (R•121614) (R•121215) (R•011715) The bottle pictures at the top of the post are darn right poor like pictures of the Loch Ness Monster, the Abominable Snowman and merfolk but none-the-less, we’ve got some … Continue reading →

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Old Dr. Bone’s Bitters and Pills

Posted on 10 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Old Dr. Bone’s Bitters and Pills 10 December 2014 At first when I saw mention of an Old Dr. Bones’ Bitters I thought it was in reference to a fictitious person and product. I was wrong. Dr. Bone is real. When I … Continue reading →

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Dr. Beach’s Restorative Wine Bitters

Posted on 9 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Beach’s Restorative Wine Bitters 09 December 2014 Dr. Beach says, “The effluvia is very offensive; and I have seen worms, or maggots crawling in the flesh; and yet the patient has recovered.” Ahhh….another reference to an unlisted bitters, or is it? Sorry … Continue reading →

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Cotton’s Southern Star Stomach Bitters

Posted on 7 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cotton’s Southern Star Stomach Bitters On September 9, 1957, Hattie Cotton was dynamited because one African-American girl had been enrolled in first grade. Top picture is a crowd gathered at the bombing site. 07 December 2014 Cotton’s Southern Star Stomach … Continue reading →

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Dr. Von Cort’s Restorative Bitters (and his Segars for Asthma)

Posted on 6 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Von Cort’s Restorative Bitters  (and his Segars for Asthma) 06 December 2014 With this series of Restorative Bitters posts of late, I can not but feel that they are all connected. The brands all contain the word “Restorative”, “Health” or … Continue reading →

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Knapp’s Health Restorative Bitters – New York City

Posted on 6 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Knapp’s Health Restorative Bitters – New York City 06 December 2014 It was widely reported that Peter B. Knapp ran the oldest drug store in New York City at 362 Hudson Street. His Knapp’s Wholesale and Retail Drug Store and Knapp’s … Continue reading →

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Confederate Stomach Bitters – Angelo Velati – Columbus Georgia

Posted on 5 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Confederate Stomach Bitters Angelo Velati – Columbus Georgia 05 December 2014 There is an interesting bitters label that is presently making an appearance at Heritage Auctions. Thanks to Lou Holis for the tip. The label reads, “Confederate Stomach Bitters” with … Continue reading →

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Restorative Bitters – Charles H. Ring

Posted on 5 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Restorative Bitters – Charles H. Ring 05 December 2014 Cruising mid 1800 newspapers in New York City for Bryant’s Stomach Bitters, I came across an 1850 advertisement for what appears to an unlisted Restorative Bitters by Charles H. Ring. Mr. Ring … Continue reading →

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John Dente Recollections

Posted on 2 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

John Dente Recollections 02 December 2014 The following e-mail communications are posted in the hopes of recording memories and recollections of great bitters bottles that have changed hands. We are only temporary custodians of these great beauties. Thank you to John … Continue reading →

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Comus Stomach Bitters – Crescent City

Posted on 1 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Comus Stomach Bitters – Crescent City 01 December 2014 The four “C’s”. I guess I could have said NOLA or New Orleans but”Comus”, “Clerc” and “Crescent City” roll off the tongue a little easier. I suppose many of you bitters collectors have … Continue reading →

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