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Burdock Blood Bitters – Part II – 1889 Almanac

Posted on 23 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Burdock Blood Bitters – Part II – 1889 Almanac 23 November 2011 Part II 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 Part II … Continue reading →

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Part I of a 3-part series on “Burdock Blood Bitters”

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from my friend and noted Civil War author Jim Schmidt…Make sure you visit his blog site and sign up to receive his posts. Part I of a 3-part series on “Burdock Blood Bitters” includes an 1883 letter from the … Continue reading →

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The Johnnie Walker Box and the Dr. Wheeler’s – or You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!

Posted on 19 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand: Have been following your latest posts picturing the fancy squares and have really enjoyed them. Maybe by coincidence, I just picked one up 3 days ago. Here in southern California we do not find much to brag about … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters 18 November 2011 (R•060114-Michael George) The fourth (4th) in the series of Roped Corner Fancy Square Series (see links at the bottom of article for previous postings) is the Dr. Wheeler’s … Continue reading →

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Glass Works Auction #93 – Woodgate’s Plantation Bitters makes its Appearance

Posted on 17 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Glass Works Auctions announces Absentee Auction #93  ~ The “Christmas Comes Early” Auction Closing Date: December 5th, 2011 Bidding Opens: November 21st Over 450 items being offered! Featuring: * Important English ‘black glass’ bottles from the Stanley Hooper Collection. * … Continue reading →

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Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters – New Orleans

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters – New Orleans 16 November 2011 (R•021819) In from advanced bitters collector Jeff Burkhard regard an extremely rare Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters from New Orleans. This is a tough bottle … Continue reading →

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Monster 1850’s – 1860’s Privy Dig in the Gold Country

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Western Bitters News…! DIGGING NEWS: THE CLUBHOUSE HOLE: It’s funny how things sometimes happen. Coming up on December 3rd & 4th the 49er bottle club is holding their annual show and sale in Auburn California. The feature attraction … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Baker’s Orange Grove Bitters

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Baker’s Orange Grove Bitters 15 November 2011 (R•020714 Copper Puce Example) (R•030714 – Labeled example added) (R•031215 Black Example) Though not quite as ornate as the similar National Tonic Bitters or Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters, the Baker’s Orange Grove Bitters … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters 14 November 2011 Yesterday I wrote about the National Tonic Bitters which probably is the most ornate of the roped bitters.  Read: Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters It prompted a few responses … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters

Posted on 13 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters 13 November 2011 An obvious question in looking at ‘fancy squares’ is “What about the roped squares such as the classic Bakers Orange Grove Bitters, National Tonic Bitters and others etc.? Personally I do … Continue reading →

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