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Two Nice Bitters Squares – ABA Auction 54

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A quick review of Jeff Wichmann’s American Bottle Auctions | Auction 54 (now online for bidding) reveals two (2) nice Bitters squares. There are actually quite a few Bitters in the auction that are rather nice. I just love squares. … Continue reading →

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Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters & Jaskson’s Stonewall Bitters

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters & Jaskson’s Stonewall Bitters 08 December 2011 I am pleased to announce that I was able to win the extremely rare Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters (pictured below) in the Glass Works Auctions “Christmas Comes Early” auction which ended … Continue reading →

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Greennish Old Home Bitters Resurfaces at Heckler

Posted on 7 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt has been following this elusive Old Home Bitters that showed up at the Mansfield, Ohio Show this year. I have been wanting pictures and info since I first heard of this rare colored bird. I believe Bill Ham … Continue reading →

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Some Big Easy Window Bottles

Posted on 6 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Email and pictures in from Jeff Burkhardt. Tom was Jeanines old boss. Thanks Jeff. Reminds me of the hit HBO Series Treme. I see a couple of Bitters Bottles. Jeanine, Thought of the frog man when I walked past this … Continue reading →

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading →

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Mishler’s Herb Bitters & Prof. Parker’s Pleasant Worm Syrup

Posted on 2 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mishler’s Herb Bitters & Prof. Parker’s Pleasant Worm Syrup 02 December 2011 I just love these names and medicinal claims. You can not even make this stuff up! “Mishler’s Herb Bitters The Great Household Remedy” “Prof. Parker’s Pleasant Worm Syrup” … Continue reading →

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Oriental Herb Bitters – A Real Oddity

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Oriental Herb Bitters – A Real Oddity 28 November 2011 Rick DeMarsh over at Rick’s Bottle Room (visit RicksBottleRoom.com) asked the following question on the PRG Facebook page. “Need some help on this one please, Oriental Herb Bitters“ At first … Continue reading →

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A Variety of Burdock Blood Bitters Trade Cards

Posted on 26 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Variety of Burdock Blood Bitters Trade Cards 26 November 2011 I probably have a couple of dozen Burdock Blood Bitters Trade cards that I have picked up over the years. It seems like someone once told me that there … Continue reading →

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Burdock Blood Bitters – Part III – Labeled Bottle and More

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Part III from my friend and noted Civil War author Jim Schmidt…Make sure you visit his blog site and sign up to receive his posts. [from Jim Schmidt]  In this third and final post in a 3-part series on Burdock … Continue reading →

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Jepson’s Dyspepsia Bitters – Colorado

Posted on 23 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jepson’s Dyspepsia Bitters – Colorado 23 November 2011 (R•082414) In from Mike Holzwarth – Fort Collins, Colorado Thanks for adding me as a friend (Peachridge Glass Facebook Page)… Been digging bottles here in Colorado for over 25 years. Love your … Continue reading →

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