Category Archives: Digging and Finding

Recent finds in the Digging, Diving and Antique world.

A Very Rare D. Mortimores Great American Fever & Ague Tonic St. Louis Mo.

Posted on 11 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

D. MORTIMORES GREAT AMERICAN FEVER & AGUE TONIC Hi Ferdinand…Here’s one you might not see listed in the pontiled medicine books. A very rare D. MORTIMORES GREAT AMERICAN FEVER & AGUE TONIC ST. LOUIS MO. How can you not love a … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous W & Co NY Pineapple with Blowpipe Pontil Scar

Posted on 8 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from western collector Bruce Silva] Ferd: Meant to forward a photo of another pineapple. I’ve had this example in my figural lineup for a few decades. It was a local attic find. A true pineapple in all regards. Looks … Continue reading →

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Warren Brock Friedrich – FOHBC Reno Expo News

Posted on 2 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from Pam Selenak] It gives me great pleasure to announce that Warren Friedrich will be our guest speaker for the banquet at the FOHBC Reno Expo and will also be one of the two (2) 2012 FOHBC Hall of Fame … Continue reading →

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Two Exceptional Western New York Bitters

Posted on 24 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two Exceptional Western New York Bitters Dr. Hill’s Restorative Strengthening Bitters & Dr. Mavor’s Stomach Bitters 24 March 2012 (R•010514) It was fun meeting up with you again at the Baltimore show. As mentioned, I am sending you some info on … Continue reading →

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Benicia Iridescence on Glass Questions

Posted on 22 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If anyone can help with Clyde’s questions, I would appreciate it. Clyde found my post Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle and tracked me down on PRG. Thanks! Hello, I am a collector of sea glass. I … Continue reading →

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Some Early Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Shards Dug by Chris Rowell

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some Early Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Shards Dug by Chris Rowell 20 March 2012 I thought I would publish some interesting dialog between big time East Coast digger and collector Chris Rowell and one of the top, if not the top … Continue reading →

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Ladies & Gents…The Kansas City Queen

Posted on 16 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With shocking disbelief I share pictures of the legendary INDIAN HERB BITTERS – Prepared by Drs Dickerson & Stark Medical & Surgical Institute Kansas City, Missouri that walked in the door of the St. Joseph, Missouri Bottle & Insulator Show … Continue reading →

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H. Schoenfelder’s Stomach Bitters – Pittsburgh, PA

Posted on 10 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I really enjoy meeting people at Bottle Shows and talking about rare finds and the stories that go with them. In this case it was Chip Cable telling me about his extremely rare Schoenfelder’s Bitters from Pittsburgh, PA. Hi Ferdinand, … Continue reading →

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Stunning Historic Pitcher added to Fuss Collection

Posted on 9 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Attached are two pictures of my most recent acquisition. I have actually known about this piece for some time. However, it was at this past Baltimore show where I saw a beautiful blown glass creamer with Mark Vuono … Continue reading →

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Travellers Bitters Travels from Baltimore to Carmel

Posted on 8 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Travellers Bitters Travels from Baltimore to Carmel 08 March 2012 (R•o52914) (R•061617) (R•032019) Jerry Forbes, my good friend, table-mate and bitters collector from Big Sur, California scored big when he purchased a very rare Travellers Bitters at the Baltimore Antique … Continue reading →

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