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Really liking this “Charleston Shield” Superior Soda Water

Posted on 22 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Really liking this “Charleston Shield” Superior Soda Water 22 April 2012 You can not miss this eBay listing for a blue Superior Soda Water or “Charleston Shield”. The bottle is drop dead gorgeous and is in great condition. This has … Continue reading →

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J. W. Coltons Nervine Strengthening Bitters & Trade Card

Posted on 15 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J. W. Coltons Nervine Strengthening Bitters & Trade Card 15 April 2012 (R•053014) I was looking around eBay yesterday and eventually hit my bookmarked section on Trade Cards. I saw the usual cards, many being Burdock Blood Bitters but one … Continue reading →

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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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Use a Penny for Scale

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some time ago, and we still laugh about it now, we had an interesting and unexpected learning experience on eBay when my wife bid on what she thought were some large (12” tall or so) dinosaurs for my grandson Nicholas … Continue reading →

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Dr. Petzold’s Genuine German Bitters – Patent Medicine

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Petzold’s Genuine German Bitters 01 February 2012 (R•011715) (R•050819) My friend and Civil War author, Jim Schmidt (see Civil War Medicine) sent me a link today for an eBay listing for a Baltimore Letterhead dated 1887 for a Dr. Petzold’s … Continue reading →

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Look at this CAMPBELL & SEAMAN NEW YORK on eBay – WOW

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Look at this CAMPBELL & SEAMAN NEW YORK on eBay – WOW 27 January 2012 * This post has been updated twice with new information provided by Eric McGuire, Tim Adams and Michael George. Jerseynotsobad on eBay is selling this incredibly … Continue reading →

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Hadlock’s Vegetable Syrup – Iron Pontil sells on eBay

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

HADLOCK’S VEGETABLE SYRUP Here is a bottle I saw on eBay that has everything going for it. The HADLOCK’S VEGETABLE SYRUP with an iron pontil. The name, glass crudity, bottle shape, aqua coloration and seller photographs were off the charts. I … Continue reading →

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Bottles From The Deep SS Republic Shipwreck Square Bitters Bottle on eBay and My Big Idea

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have noticed this eBay listing called “Bottles From The Deep SS Republic Shipwreck Square Bitters Bottle” Raised an eyebrow but then it gave me an idea. See bottom of post. (See eBay listing) and now my idea…. “Bottles from … Continue reading →

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Killer Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam on eBay

Posted on 12 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Now here is a killer bottle! eBay Description: Extremely Rare Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam N-O. OP , NR Extremely rare. Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam n-y. 10 1/8” – 3 1/8”. This is the larger size variant. Rectangular, Emerald green. Open … Continue reading →

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Embossed DR TOWNSEND’S SARSAPARILLA ALBANY N.Y. Sand Pontil 17 Rivets Dark Amber

Posted on 11 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Don’t you love that ‘Pixie Star” shooting from the “S” in Townsend’s! As I have had two (2) posts regarding Dr Townsend’s lately, Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) turned me on to this killer Dr. Townsends Sarsaparilla that just sold on eBay yesterday. Only 1 … Continue reading →

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