Category Archives: Digging and Finding

Recent finds in the Digging, Diving and Antique world.

Unknown New England Glass factory’s contract with Clapp & Townsend July 15, 1848

Posted on 16 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Unknown New England Glass factory’s contract with Clapp & Townsend July 15, 1848 16 November 2013 (R•112413) I agree to make for Clapp & Townsend and deliver at the Boston Rail Road Depot at Greenbush (NY) between the first of … Continue reading →

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The Morley Brothers – Austin, Texas

Posted on 30 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Morley Brothers Austin, Texas 30 October 2013 (R•110113) I like to stay in touch with my bottle friend, Brad Seigler, another Texan, in his pursuit of great and elusive Texas medicine and drug store bottles. We see each other … Continue reading →

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Looking at this new Peruvian Bitters ‘without’ the Monogram

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at this new Peruvian Bitters ‘without’ the Monogram 25 October 2013 I thought I would take this opportunity to document the unlisted Peruvian Bitters variant from San Francisco that moved on ebay recently. A popular western bottle in many collections, … Continue reading →

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‘Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle of Rum’ Bottles On Bayou?

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

‘Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum’ Bottles On Bayou? 25 October 2013 I thought I would lead off today with a very interesting e-mail I received from a fellow Houstonian who has uncovered some bottle history I was … Continue reading →

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J. Boardman & Co. – New York – Mineral Waters

Posted on 21 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J. Boardman & Co. – New York – Mineral Waters 21 October 2013 Over the last decade or so, I have only seen two examples that came out of the ground in New York City (and heard of a third … Continue reading →

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The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers

Posted on 17 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers 17 October 2013 (R•101913) As a design and image consultant, I have to admit that I enjoy putting together and designing the covers for the FOHBC Bottles and Extras each issue. … Continue reading →

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Thomas Wriggins Stanger and John Marshall 1832-1839

Posted on 13 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thomas Wriggins Stanger and John Marshall 1832-1839 Part 2 by Stephen Atkinson 13 October 2013 Part 1: Frederick Stanger and John Marshall 1831-1832 Part 3: The Isabella Glass Works of Thomas Stanger 1841 to 1856 Thomas Wriggins Stanger was born on … Continue reading →

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Chicago Bottle Dig – Jigsaw Puzzle

Posted on 13 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Chicago Bottle Dig – Jigsaw Puzzle 13 October 2013 I received this interesting e-mail and pictures from Barry Rustin thru Alan DeMaison (FOHBC Business Manager) regarding a Chicago bottle dig. I contacted Barry with a few questions, and congratulated him … Continue reading →

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Hilltown Glass Works site in Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1753-1784

Posted on 4 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hilltown Glass Works site in Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1753-1784 by Stephen Atkinson 04 October 2013 The land in Hilltown was mostly taken up by 1720, and was chiefly owned by James Logan, Jeremiah Langhorne, Henry Paxson, probably of Solebury, William Thomas, … Continue reading →

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What is Tokay Cordial Bitters?

Posted on 2 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What is TOKAY CORDIAL BITTERS? 02 October 2013 (R•03Oct13) Bitters trade card and ephemera authority Joe Gourd sent in this gorgeous label image (top of post) for Tokay Cordial Bitters made by Sarony, Major & Knapp, the superb New York … Continue reading →

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