Category Archives: Color Runs

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Glass – Just So Many Colors

Posted on 11 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In a recent FOHBC article, I wrote about the many colors of Antique Bottles and Glass. Adorning the three page spread were small photos of glass from just my collection. I assembled the art again for review…

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Fruit Juice in the AM

Posted on 11 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

16 August 2010: * One of those surprise emails I get from Jeff Burkhardt that knock me over… Ferdinand – This’ll make you “pucker-up”- Old Homestead “juice” flavors in the early AM: STRAWBERRY, GINGER ALE, LIME, LEMON & ROOT BEER! … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Collectors & Collections, Color Runs, Figural Bottles, Humor - Lighter Side | Tagged froggy, fruit juice, Jeff Burkhardt, Old Homestead Bitters | Leave a comment

Glass Passion and Color Part II : Exploration and Color

Posted on 9 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Glass Passion and Color Part II : Exploration and Color 09 April 2011 *as reprinted from The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) Bottles & Extra Magazine. November-December 2009. Download PDF: Article_2 Glass Passion and Color Part II: Exploration and … Continue reading →

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Glass Passion and Color Part I : Life Transformation

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

*as reprinted from The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) Bottles & Extra Magazine. September-October 2009 Glass Passion and Color Part I: Life Transformation Read: Glass Passion and Color Part II : Exploration and Color by Ferdinand Meyer V 08 April … 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 →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Collectors & Collections, Color Runs | Tagged 49er Bottle Club, 49er Bottle Show, Auburn, bitters, California Kid, Dr. Henley's, IXL, Richard Siri, Rick Simi, Showdown, Western Bitters News, Wild Grape Root | 1 Comment

Flat Quilted Lightning Rod Balls

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lightning Rod Balls do not get the airplay of say Target Balls, Fire Grenades or Witch Balls, but in my camp, these balls rule. Pictured above is my color run of Quilted Flat Lightning Rod Balls. Company pattern of the George … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Color Runs, Lightning Rod Balls | Tagged Flat Quilted, George E. Thompson, Great Depression, Iowa Barn Association, lightning rod balls, Minnesota, Owatonna, quilted | Leave a comment

Robert Frank Visit – An Eye Opening Experience

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Robert Frank Visit – An Eye Opening Experience 6 April 2011 Back in October 2010, Pam and Randy Selenak (pictured at ends of table) from Orange County, California called Bob Ferraro and I asking if we would like to make … Continue reading →