Category Archives: Collectors & Collections

Stories from visits with the collectors and seeing their collections.

Two Bryant’s Stomach Bitters cones at Reno!

Posted on 6 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two Bryant’s Stomach Bitters cones at Reno! 06 August 2012 (Updated 12 August 2012) It seems like a good time to corral the various known specimens of Bryant’s Stomach Bitters. Two examples were seen at the FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo … Continue reading →

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Blue Wells Miller & Provost & blue cathedral pepper sauce question?

Posted on 5 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Blue Wells Miller & Provost & blue cathedral pepper sauce question? 05 August 2012 Dr. Charles Aprill (New Orleans), saw the picture above in another post, and commented, “In the top row, there are two blue bottles. Is the left … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Reno Expo Display Teaser Pictures

Posted on 2 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some of the pictures are coming in of the great Displays and Displayers at the Reno Expo. Stay tuned for a great article in the next FOHBC Bottles and Extras! These pictures are credited to Scott Selenak (FOHBC Expo Photographer) … Continue reading →

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The little blue U.S.A. Hospital Bottle

Posted on 1 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The little blue U.S.A. Hospital Bottle 01 August 2012 I thank Brad….he is happy and I am happy. Can’t beat that! Brad Seigler visited with us at Peach Ridge recently, after the Houston Antique Bottle Show, (Read: 2012 Houston Antique Bottle … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Reno Expo Shoot-Out Pictures

Posted on 30 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

We are writing a big article on the FOHBC Reno EXPO for Bottles and Extras which will be delivered to FOHBC members by 01 September 2012 and hopefully sooner. I know some of you have been asking for pictures and I … Continue reading →

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Ed Herrold Passing – A True Bottle Friend

Posted on 26 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ed Herrold Passing – A True Bottle Friend 26 July 2012 This just in. It is with great sadness in my heart, that I must tell you and pass on this email to you about the passing of one of our … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – W.C. Bitters

Posted on 25 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

W. C. BITTERS | BROBST & RENTSCHLER Here is a figural bitters barrel that takes a back seat to the other heavy hitter barrels such as the Old Sachems, Greeley’s and Roback’s (see bottom of page). It a later bottle … Continue reading →

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Shupp’s Grove 11th Annual Bottle Festival Pictures

Posted on 23 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I’ve always wanted to go to the Shupp’s Grove Bottle Festival as there are not to many bottles shows outdoors. This and the annual Heckler Columbus Day Event in Connecticut are the only ones that come to mind. I guess it … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – W. Wolf found at Thrift Shop for $1.00

Posted on 22 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

W. WOLF PITTSBURGH This just in. An extraordinary find in a thrift shop.  Are you ready?….. for $1 Dollar! [1] Hi, I have a Blue Barrel shaped W. Wolf Pittsburgh Whiskey Bottle. I am trying to get information on value … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Ben Franklin Bitters

Posted on 22 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

BEN FRANKLIN BITTERS 22 July 2012 (R•021718) “Prove all things.” Here is a really great figural barrel in a conical form with tapered horizontal ribbing. There in NO embossing but at least two labeled examples exist (see pictures below) calling … Continue reading →

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