Category Archives: Digging and Finding

Recent finds in the Digging, Diving and Antique world.

California Wine Depot and The A.M. Smith Flask Bottle

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It is nice in these Dog Days of Summer, and it has been hot in Houston with another series of 100 degree days, to see that Jeff Wichmann can keep us fresh with new Bottle News. His Bottle of the … Continue reading →

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Surreal Loveridge’s!

Posted on 6 June 2011 by Froggy

Surreal Loveridge’s! 06 June 2014 [PRG] In from Jeff Burkhardt… I had just set-up at the Saratoga (Ballston Spa, N.Y.) show this past Saturday morning and walked into the adjoining show area to see what other dealers had put out. … Continue reading →

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Federal Prison Industries: La Tuna, Texas

Posted on 29 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Reggie Lynch with Antique Bottle Collectors Haven (Visit on Facebook), sent me a picture and asked if I had any value information regarding a little creamer or milk bottle embossed HALF PINT LIQUID, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, LA TUNA, TEXAS. Such … Continue reading →

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Outhouse diggers: Looking for gold(en bottles) in Butte

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My friend James Campiglia sent me some nice bottle PR he’s getting up in Montana. Keep me posted and good luck! An email and link is noted below: Hello Ferd, Look at this nice bit of publicity we got. Not many … Continue reading →

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Treasures by the Yard Found in Pensacolians’ Backyard

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Amateur archaeologists unearth the city’s history… Noted on Findlay Antique Bottle Club 18 May 2011 E-Newsletter From the Pensacola News Journal

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Jule’s Bourbon Julius Goldbaum, Inc. Tucson

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jule’s Bourbon Julius Goldbaum, Inc. Tucson 13 May 2011 I have been watching this bottle with interest on the American Bottle Auctions web site for their current Auction. A rather amazing bottle with an interesting story. Jeff Wichmann, ABA chief, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Atherton’s Dew Drop Bitters

Posted on 5 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Atherton’s Dew Drop Bitters 05 May 2011 (R•051814) (R•072918) (R•100718) At the Heckler Columbus Day Saturday Field Event (see info on 2011 event) in 2006, I was greeted by a number a collector contacts and friends who said that … Continue reading →

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A.P. Hotaling & Co. J.H. Cutter Crown Whisky Pint

Posted on 4 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Garth & Linda Ziegenhagen report an extremely important new find in a A.P. HOTALING & Co. J.H. CUTTER (embossed crown) WHISKY, PORTLAND. OGN. Garth states that “an 80 year old man had the bottle and was going to put it … Continue reading →

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Geo C Hubbel & Co – Unlisted Variant – Golden Bitters

Posted on 3 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Geo. C. Hubbel & Co. – Unlisted Variant – Celebrated Golden Bitters 03 May 2011 (R•013015) (R•090718) (R•062619) Dan Baldwin from Swansea, Massachusetts contacted me yesterday about an exciting new bottle he now has posted on eBay. He described his posting as … Continue reading →

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Catawba Wine Bitters on eBay

Posted on 2 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Catawba Wine Bitters on eBay 02 May 2011 (R•06Oct13) (R•082614) (R•022819) Early, excellent and fresh was the header description of this Catawba Wine Bitters that closed on eBay on 24 April 2011. Three pics are represented above. Under the moniker … Continue reading →

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