Category Archives: Collectors & Collections

Stories from visits with the collectors and seeing their collections.

Glass Artiste – Carlos Morales

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Popping up on a number of antique glass blog sites recently is new information (at least to me) on an artist and designer named Carlos Morales. He works and develops still life’s in glass which is right up my alley. … Continue reading →

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Stuarts – C&I S.H.M. | Dialog & Research

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have been following some interesting Stuarts whiskey bottle conversation via email that is now documented over at Western Glob Top Whiskies [From western collector Bill Curtis] Hello Bruce: I got a Stuart’s last week after looking at it I don’t … Continue reading →

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A Variety of Burdock Blood Bitters Trade Cards

Posted on 26 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Variety of Burdock Blood Bitters Trade Cards 26 November 2011 I probably have a couple of dozen Burdock Blood Bitters Trade cards that I have picked up over the years. It seems like someone once told me that there … Continue reading →

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Burdock Blood Bitters – Part III – Labeled Bottle and More

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Part III from my friend and noted Civil War author Jim Schmidt…Make sure you visit his blog site and sign up to receive his posts. [from Jim Schmidt]  In this third and final post in a 3-part series on Burdock … Continue reading →

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Jepson’s Dyspepsia Bitters – Colorado

Posted on 23 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jepson’s Dyspepsia Bitters – Colorado 23 November 2011 (R•082414) In from Mike Holzwarth – Fort Collins, Colorado Thanks for adding me as a friend (Peachridge Glass Facebook Page)… Been digging bottles here in Colorado for over 25 years. Love your … Continue reading →

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Burdock Blood Bitters – Part II – 1889 Almanac

Posted on 23 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Burdock Blood Bitters – Part II – 1889 Almanac 23 November 2011 Part II from my friend and noted Civil War author Jim Schmidt…Make sure you visit his blog site and sign up to receive his posts. [from Jim Schmidt] In Part II … Continue reading →

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Theo Adams – St. Louis Collector

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[PRG] I received the following email this morning from Theo Adams… Hi, I was wondering if I could get my web page listed under the FOHBC links of Bottles & Glass General Sites. I would like to have it labeled … Continue reading →

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Record Price Index – Keeping it in Perspective

Posted on 20 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The highest bid so far for the 1915 contour Coca-Cola Prototype bottle (read: 1915 Coca-Cola Prototype Bottle and Concept Sketch) is already at $65,000 and we have a little less than two (2) weeks to go with the auction ending live on … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters 18 November 2011 (R•060114-Michael George) The fourth (4th) in the series of Roped Corner Fancy Square Series (see links at the bottom of article for previous postings) is the Dr. Wheeler’s … Continue reading →

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Glass Works Auction #93 – Woodgate’s Plantation Bitters makes its Appearance

Posted on 17 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Glass Works Auctions announces Absentee Auction #93  ~ The “Christmas Comes Early” Auction Closing Date: December 5th, 2011 Bidding Opens: November 21st Over 450 items being offered! Featuring: * Important English ‘black glass’ bottles from the Stanley Hooper Collection. * … Continue reading →

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