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Western Green Bitters…Let’s Add Some More!

Posted on 28 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A collector who wishes to remain anonymous, sent me this gorgeous picture of three Western Bitters. From Left to right… Cassin’s Grape Brandy Bitters, Lacour’s Sarsapariphere Bitters and a Byrne and Castree Salutaris Bitters S.F. Let’s add some more pictures … Continue reading →

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Jerry Forbes Does it Again

Posted on 26 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jerry Forbes (Carmel, California) and I just finished the FOHBC Memphis National Show. As usual, Jerry has done phenomenal. He sold well and purchased well. Look at this photograph of some of his goodies just taken in his hotel room. … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Whiskey Bitters

Posted on 26 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Yesterday at the FOHBC National Show and Sale in Memphis, I was able to add two (2) new Bourbon Whiskey Bitters to my collection. It’s fun to find new colors! B 171 BOURBON WHISKEY BITTERS, Circa 1860’s – 1880’s, BOURBON WHISKEY ( … Continue reading →

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Royal Kent Hop Bitters

Posted on 26 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Another interesting Bitters Bottle from Australia: Hi Ferdinand, A message from Bill Ham regarding bitters not listed in the bitters books got me to thinking! Recently a stunning bottle turned up which has never been seen, not even a piece … Continue reading →

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eBay Scam Exposed!

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You know, if Facebook helped in the overthrow of the corrupt regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, why can’t it help us expose a fraud on eBay. Thanks to some initial detective work by Michael George and some alert moves by … Continue reading →

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Something Odd about the Seaworths on eBay!

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Our friend MG, who is always on the hunt and lookout sent me an interesting email with the following links…Looks kind of funny…..Lots of Red Flags http://cgi.ebay.com/Gorgeous-11-Seaworth-Bitters-Co-Bottle-Cape-May-NJ-/160606091320?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2564de7838 http://www.antiquebottles.com/southeast/apr04 The 2004 and 2011 Pictures are the same. Hmmmmmmm…..

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Dr Grant’s Dandelion Bitters, New York.

Posted on 20 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr Grant’s Dandelion Bitters, New York. 20 June 2011 (R•020315) Just in from Down Under from Travis Dunn. This appears to be an unlisted bitters. Hi Ferdinand, We have a very interesting bottle coming up in the next auction in … Continue reading →

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Surreal Loveridge’s!

Posted on 6 June 2011 by Froggy

Surreal Loveridge’s! 06 June 2014 [PRG] In from Jeff Burkhardt… I had just set-up at the Saratoga (Ballston Spa, N.Y.) show this past Saturday morning and walked into the adjoining show area to see what other dealers had put out. … Continue reading →

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Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia

Posted on 5 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia THE PRIDE OF VIRGINIA 05 June 2011 (R•052815) (R•082918) A question in from bitters bottle authority Bill Ham regarding the so-called semi-cabin Old Home Bitters from Wheeling, West Virginia. Top image of Old Home Bitters … Continue reading →

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National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit

Posted on 2 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit 02 June 2011 (R•090518) The bottle I watched most closely during the last Jeff Wichmann American Bottle Auctions, 15 May 2011 auction was the odd, triangular National Bitters from Detroit put out by C.C. Jerome … Continue reading →

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