Category Archives: Early American Glass

Three Concentric Ring Eagles in Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 17 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks and 19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection Three Concentric Ring Eagles in Heckler 100 Auction 17 September 2012 The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire … Continue reading →

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Looking at Six Gorgeous Historical Flasks in the Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 16 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks and 19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks  The Heckler clan has a monster auction (Visit … Continue reading →

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“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 15 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction 15 September 2012 (Updated 110418) “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” Norman C. Heckler probably has one of the most exciting auctions to come along in some time with The Warren … Continue reading →

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Looking at some of the Bitters Bottles on the steamboat Bertrand – Part 1

Posted on 13 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

James Campiglia, in a series of recent emails, embedded the following statement within one portion of his commentary which inspired this post: “Also found a picture of a shard you may want to post. “Kintzing” early, beautiful green square is a … Continue reading →

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Bibliography of Glass – Willy Van den Bossche

Posted on 9 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Incoming email about a new book from the legendary Willy Van den Bossche: To Mr. Ferdinand Meyer V, President of the “Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors” (FOHBC) Dear Sir, Please could you be so kind to announce the mail hereunder with … Continue reading →

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Michael George: Manchester Chairman & New England Tour de Force

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Tour de Force is defined as “a feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field”. Now if this does not describe the role and backbone of the Chairman of our FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire, … Continue reading →

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Rick Ciralli – Comedic Genius Bottle Guy

Posted on 26 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rick Ciralli – Comedic Genius Bottle Guy 26 August 2012 The Urban Dictionary describes Comedic Genius as “the most intensely, legit, bad-ass on the planet; a comedic genius misunderstood in his era”. In the antique bottle and glass world, where … Continue reading →

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Bodmann Baltimore Cathedral Pickles perish in great San Francisco Fire

Posted on 19 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Wichmann over at American Bottle Auctions in Sacramento, California, has an exciting auction online as I write. This is Auction #56 that closes on 26 August 2012. Besides the spectacular Kelly’s Old Cabin Bitters (see above), and the Cropper’s Stomach … Continue reading →

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Early pictures of some of the characters and legends or both • Part 2

Posted on 12 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This is a continuation (Part 2) of Early pictures of some of the characters and legends or both which I will now call Part 1. With a web site, you do not want to overload a single page with too many images. … Continue reading →

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Gotta’ be strong to collect Demijohns – Dale & Barbara Santos

Posted on 12 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

B a l a n c i n g  A c t Gotta’ be strong to collect Demijohns Dale & Barbara Santos 12 August 2012 (R•041815) It is time to look at Dale and Barbara Santos from Foresthill, California. The … Continue reading →

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