Category Archives: Bottle Shows

Stories from upcoming and past bottle shows

National Bitters (Ear of Corn) Inspiration

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some quick thinking at the FOHBC National Show this past August 2010, and since we were surrounded by corn fields in Wilmington, Ohio, prompted the addition of the inspirational source for the famous National Bitters (ear of corn). This table … Continue reading →

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Dr. Henley’s Wild Grape Root IXL Bitters ‘Showdown’

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Henley’s Wild Grape Root IXL Bitters ‘Showdown’ 08 April 2011 This was fun, my first ‘showdown’ that I have ever attended. As reported by Rick Simi on his Western Bitters Blog Western Bitters News. On Saturday December 4th the … Continue reading →

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New Design for the FOHBC Web Site in the Works

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand Meyer V (FOHBC Board Member) presented the new design for the FOHBC web site to the FOHBC Board at the Baltimore Board Meeting in March 2011. The design is much more intuitive and visually pleasing. The Board voted unanimously … Continue reading →

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Blue Fish Bitters – Catch of the Show

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

*Reprinted from American Bottle Auctions post after the FOHBC Pomona, California Show in August 2009. Collectors got more than they bargained for at the FOHBC National Bottle Show held in Pomona, this past weekend of August 1st. To everyone’s surprise Ferdinand Meyer … Continue reading →

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Don Dwyer Presents a Nice Western Bitters Collection

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Last December 2010, during the Auburn 49er Bottle Show, I had the good fortune of meeting Don Dwyer from Oroville, California. Don mentioned that he had an extensive Western Bitters Collection and asked if Elizabeth and I would like to … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Wilmington, Ohio Show Program Ad – 2010

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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John Roots Bitters – Gorgeous Green Colors

Posted on 4 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

John Roots Bitters – Gorgeous Green Colors Buffalo, New York 04 April 2011 (R•Jan13) (R•120513) (R•103014) (R•032715) The recent Glass Discoveries Auction #64 in March had a wonderful example of a John Roots Bitters in a strong bright olive green color. … Continue reading →

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A couple of great Old Homesteads show up in Baltimore

Posted on 3 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Showing up at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show in March 2011 were two classic bitters that were moving from the Jim Hagenbuch collection to Sandor Fuss, a rather new and advanced collector from Denver, Colorado. Sandor kept the emerald green Old Homestead and … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Fridge?

Posted on 3 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sometimes after a bottle show you just have to pull out your goodies and look at them. In this case we were in Jerry and Helen Forbes hotel room at the Marriott in Towson, Maryland after the Baltimore Antique Bottle … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Bottle Show March 2011

Posted on 3 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Baltimore Bottle Show March 2011 03 April 2011 The Baltimore Antique Bottle Club hosts the grandaddy and biggest of shows the first week of March each year. Wow. Elizabeth and I usually arrive on Thursday night, visit with business clients, … Continue reading →

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