Category Archives: Collectors & Collections

Stories from visits with the collectors and seeing their collections.

Bill Baab – A Tribute to a Man Who Has Done So Much

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Since I joined the Federation (FOHBC) and was elected to the Board, I have had the pleasure of working with Bill Baab, A person I have heard so much about. I thought I would take a moment to examine some of … Continue reading →

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Francis J. Mikalonis, Jr. Passing

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I am very sorry to report that Fran Mikalonis passed away this past weekend. Fran was one of the first dealers that I met back in 2002. He was so energetic and helpful. I bought some of my earliest bottles … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fall For This Ad or Feel Sorry For This Guy

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

While perusing the May – June issue of the FOHBC Bottles and Extras I got a real chuckle out of this Classified Ad I came across. Well don’t be fooled or feel sorry for Jeff. This guy has the looks, the … Continue reading →

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The Breweries of Clinton, Iowa

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Read about Mark Wiseman’s purchase of two crown top beer bottles from the Tritschler & Tiesse Brewery in Clinton, Iowa during the auction of the late Bill Wharff’s collection several years ago that led him to co-author an article in … Continue reading →

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Union Clasped Hands Flasks

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Union Clasped Hands Flasks 19 May 2011 Jim Bender, a really nice guy a met thru the FOHBC sent me the following email and pictures for post: Hi Ferdinand, I see your site could use a few Union bottles. I … Continue reading →

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Some Stunning Historical Flasks at the Pomona National

Posted on 15 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have been carrying around this beautiful picture of Richard Tucker’s historical flasks that he displayed and won First Prize at the FOHBC National Show in Pomona, California in 2009. Another reason to go to the National Shows. The displays … Continue reading →

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California Bitters / Manufactured only by / J. G. Frisch San Francisco

Posted on 15 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

California Bitters / Manufactured only by / J. G. Frisch San Francisco 15 May 2011 (R•051814) I was in Amityville, New York this past Thursday and Friday visiting with John and Sheila Feldmann for my upcoming Antique Bottles and Glass … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Just Have to Pause and Salute an OS Picture

Posted on 14 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I get so many emails from some great folks wanting to share their passion for glass. Here we have a simple picture of a grouping from the Richard Watson collection depicting a few of his Old Sachem Bitters and WigWam Tonics … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Labeled Carter Cathedral Ink Grouping

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jim Berry, FOHBC Secretary, sent me these rather nice pictures of his Carter Cathedral inks with labels and stoppers. The pictures were accompanied by the following… Ferdinand’ Attached are a couple pictures of my Carter Cathedral ink bottles. It has taken … Continue reading →

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Carlyn Ring Collection: Second Offering of 121 Bottles – Part 2

Posted on 7 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From a 24 May 1995 letter from James Hagenbuch: Dear Collector: The following listing of 121 bottles is the second special offering of bitters’ bottles from the Carlyn Ring collection. The Carlyn Ring collection contains over 650 examples, and is considered … Continue reading →

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