Category Archives: Bottle Shows

Stories from upcoming and past bottle shows

Jackson’s Stonewall Bitters – St. Louis

Posted on 14 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jackson’s Stonewall Bitters – St. Louis 14 July 2011 With the latest pictures and talk about Civil War bottles and blogs on Facebook, I thought it might be time to post a picture of one of my favorite Bitters Bottles … Continue reading →

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Pond’s Bitters and Jim Schmidt’s Civil War Medicine Blog

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jim Schmidt has recently joined the FOHBC and while sending his membership on, I noticed he was from the Houston area! He is a Civil War authority and really into Civil War Medicine. Bingo! Boy has he found the right … Continue reading →

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Support Your Local Bottle Club!

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At the recent FOHBC Board Meeting in Memphis, it was decided to post the Regional Club News Online. Our clubs are our strength. I belong to the Baltimore Antique Bottle Club though I live in Houston. Baltimore is my hometown. … Continue reading →

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The Reno Arches – FOHBC Expo 2012

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I don’t get to Reno, Nevada often but I sure do remember the FOHBC Reno/Sparks Expo in 2006. Without a doubt, this was the best bottle show that I have ever attended. The glass was simple overwhelming. This seemed to … 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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FOHBC Reno 2012 Expo Contracts

Posted on 24 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Richard Siri and Marty Hall have forwarded the FOHBC contracts for Reno. This is going to be a big one! Click Flyer for Info.

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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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A Selection of FOHBC 2011 Memphis Auction Bottles

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bill Meier is Hosting and Conducting the Online portion of the FOHBC National Auction in Memphis on Saturday, 25 June 2011 at 7:00 pm. The Preview should be available very soon. As soon as I get it, I will post. … Continue reading →

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