Category Archives: Digging and Finding

Recent finds in the Digging, Diving and Antique world.

G1-15 Historical Flask in Clear Flint Glass

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from collector Socrates Necklas, based on a story I heard about at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show this past weekend] Hi Ferdinand, Here are some pictures of the G1-15 in clear flint glass. There is info in the book … Continue reading →

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E & S FREY, BALTIMORE Druggist’s Label Restoration by Chris Rowell

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferd, I finally had time to finish up the restoration of the E & S FREY Baltimore druggist’s label. This circa 1860 label is on a large aqua cylinder that I picked up last month at the Baltimore antique bottle … Continue reading →

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Antique-Bottle.net – Online Bottle Forum

Posted on 5 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you are not already aware of Antique-Bottle.net, here is your chance to check them out. Great online Bottle resource forum group.

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The XR Hartley’s Peruvian Bark Bitters from Muncie, Indiana

Posted on 20 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The XR Hartley’s Peruvian Bark Bitters from Muncie, Indiana 20 February 2012 (R•041219) Interesting coincidence that I had business in Fort Wayne, Indiana and northwestern Ohio last week in small towns like Bryan, Archbold, Edgerton, Montpolier, Napoleon, Sherwood, Stryker and … Continue reading →

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Meet John Akers – A Collector and his Cartoons

Posted on 18 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I would like everyone to meet John Akers (pictured above) who is one extraordinary collector with a sense of humor. I really get a chuckle because John seems to know exactly which funny button to push for us passionate and sometimes crazy … Continue reading →

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Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle

Posted on 9 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle 09 February 2012 (R•041614) I wanted to start a collection of pictures of bottles with Benicia iridescence and/or patina. Please send me examples of bottles you have or pictures … Continue reading →

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A Dug Green Dr. Renz’s Herb Bitters

Posted on 4 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferd, Here are some pics of another green Renz’s, this time a large letter variant. In the dirt and fresh from it with a hose rinse. Have a Great Day, Mike (Dolcini) For more on Dr. Renz’s Herb Bitters: Western Bitters … Continue reading →

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A Great Sunday Dig in Saginaw unearths a Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters

Posted on 25 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Great Sunday Dig in Saginaw unearths a Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters 25 January 2012 In from Michigan diggers Nic Meyer and Bill Heatley. I saw the dig pictures on Nic’s facebook page and asked to do a post..Nic adds… … Continue reading →

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Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters Unearthed in NOLA

Posted on 20 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from New Orleans bottle Digger Eddie Cunningham… “thought your viewers might like to see what great finds are being found in New Orleans these days! Along with many French wine bottles found in a privey, a great Bitters bottle … Continue reading →

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The triangular Balsdons Golden Bitters – Early New York

Posted on 15 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The triangular Balsdons Golden Bitters – Early New York 15 January 2012 My next installment for triangular bitters is the extremely rare Balsdons Golden Bitters. My highly whittled example has a bold impression and was purchased in February 2006 from Glass … Continue reading →

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