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Dr. Copp’s White Mountain Bitters – Manchester, New Hampshire

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Cures Liver Complaint, Sick Headache, Biliousness, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Colds, Fever and Ague, Coughs… Cures Palpitation, Jaundice, Salt Rheum, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Humors, Diarrhea, Fever Sores, Colic…  and all Diseases caused by an Impure State of the Blood.” Dr. Copp’s … Continue reading →

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Shoot-out Update – FOHBC Reno Expo 2012

Posted on 28 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

28 July 2012 A major, Antique Bottle and Glass, judged shoot-out, will occur at the FOHBC Reno Expo 2012. The event will be sponsored by a major Auction House (Norman C. Heckler). This will be a landmark chance and great … Continue reading →

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Sharp’s Mountain Herb Bitters

Posted on 28 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sharp’s Mountain Herb Bitters 28 March 2013 There have been two (2) previous Peachridge Glass ‘Mountain’ post responses based on a question Matthew Tigue Levant asked over on facebooks Antique Bottles for Sale page, posting that he is “looking for any med, bitters, cure bottles … Continue reading →

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ULMER’S MOUNTAIN ASH BITTERS REMEDY

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I did a post earlier today in response to Matthew Tigue Levant, over on facebooks Antique Bottles for Sale page, posting that he is “looking for any med, bitters, cure bottles with the word “Mountain” embossed in the glass”. “looking for any med, bitters, … Continue reading →

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DR. BLACK’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN BITTERS – XR Square

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Matthew Tigue Levant over on facebook Antique Bottles for Sale posted that he is “looking for any med, bitters, cure bottles with the word “Mountain” embossed in the glass”. That made me think a moment about my Bitters collection. The Dr. … Continue reading →

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S.S. SMITH. JR & CO / CINCINNATI. O. – A Semi-Cabin in Sapphire

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

S.S. SMITH. JR & CO / CINCINNATI. O. – A Semi-Cabin in Sapphire Sometimes life repeats itself… 26 March 2012 (R•121218 – Info on Samuel Sherwood Smith) (R•040119 – Aprill example) In this post I would like to explore the commonalities … Continue reading →

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Two Exceptional Western New York Bitters

Posted on 24 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two Exceptional Western New York Bitters Dr. Hill’s Restorative Strengthening Bitters & Dr. Mavor’s Stomach Bitters 24 March 2012 (R•010514) It was fun meeting up with you again at the Baltimore show. As mentioned, I am sending you some info on … Continue reading →

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Globe Bitters – Byrne Bros & Co New York

Posted on 24 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Globe Bitters – Byrne Bros & Co New York 24 March 2012 The next bottle in the ‘transitional’ Figural Cannon Barrel Series is the Globe Bitters and is grouped and displayed in my collection with my other ‘Barrel’ forms such … Continue reading →

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Sol Frank’s Panacea Bitters – Great Form

Posted on 23 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sol Frank’s Panacea Bitters – Great Form 23 March 2012 (R•110614) The next bottle in the ‘transitional’ Figural Cannon Barrel (or lighthouse) Series is the Sol Frank’s Panacea Bitters and is grouped and displayed in my collection with my other … Continue reading →

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Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof?

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof? 21 March 2012 (R•053015) Today I add the next bottle to my series of Figural Cannon Barrels or Transitional Cannon Barrels that are thought by some to … Continue reading →

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