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Sad News…John “Digger” Odell

Posted on 28 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from John and Margie Bartley: It is with great sadness and regret that I send along the news of the passing today of John “Digger” Odell. In a call I received from John Wolf this afternoon, I understand arrangements … Continue reading →

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Dingen’s Napolean Cocktail Bitters in a Lilac Amethystine

Posted on 22 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dingen’s Napolean Cocktail Bitters in a Lilac Amethystine 22 October 2011 (R•111116) Wow, take a look at this beauty (pictured below)! I bet this bottle is tough to photograph but I can just imagine how killer this is. Maybe I … Continue reading →

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Very Scarce Amber John Roots Bitters found by Jack Stecher

Posted on 20 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Very Scarce Amber John Roots Bitters found by Jack Stecher 20 October 2011 Hi Ferd. I enjoy your site and all the information about the hobby and collectors. I would like to add to your recent comment about the “standout … Continue reading →

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Nice Turner Brothers Tintype

Posted on 16 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Nice Turner Brothers Tintype 16 October 2011 Jeff Noordsy (visit Jeff and Holly Noordsy website) sent me this really cool tintype picture. I added my only example of a Turner Brothers square though I have a run of Turner Brothers barrels. My example … Continue reading →

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Top three Bitters Bottles from last weekend

Posted on 13 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have been asked ‘were there any standout Bitters Bottles’ by a number of folks (Bob Ferraro, Sandor Fuss, Bill Taylor etc) that could not attend the Heckler Columbus Day Weekend Event last Saturday in Woodstock, CT or the Yankee … Continue reading →

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Rare color Dr. Loew’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters & Nerve Tonic snagged on eBay

Posted on 3 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rare color Dr. Loew’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters & Nerve Tonic snagged on eBay 03 October 2011 I am pleased to add a rare color Dr. Loew’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters & Nerve Tonic, Cleveland, Ohio to my collection. This bottle closed on … Continue reading →

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Dr. Hauseman’s German Bitters…Wow!

Posted on 1 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Really great to see again that Bitters squares are getting top recognition. I just fell over when I saw this GREAT picture of a Dr. Hauseman’s German Bitters. Killer. Millers Extra over at Western Bitters News writes… Here is a … Continue reading →

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Merrimack Valley Antique Bottle Club’s 37th Annual Show

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jim Bender sent in some nice pictures from this past Sunday’s Merrimack Valley Antique Bottle Club show. Check out those Dr. Langley’s Root & Herb Bitters!

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A Legendary Cassin,s Grape Brandy Bitters

Posted on 24 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It looks as though Jeff Wichmann has the famous example of the Cassin’s Grape Brandy Bitters…read Two Sexy Ladies – Cassin’s Grape Brandy Bitters View on YouTube From American Bottle Auctions Bottle of the Month [ABA] When one talks of antique … Continue reading →

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Some More Purdy Glass Pics from Downieville Displays

Posted on 12 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bitters, Drugstore, Pickles & EC&M’s OK, this is the last of my pictures in case you are getting tired of them. I am learning so much by photographing, talking with displayers and hoarding glass pictures. Just addicted to glass I … Continue reading →

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