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H. Pharazyn Indian Queen – Philadelphia

The H. PHARAZYN Queen H. Pharazyn Indian Queen – Philadelphia 24 September 2012 (R•090516) After looking at the well known Brown’s Celebrated Indian Herb Bitters (figural Indian Queen) yesterday we will move next to the oddly named H. PHARAZYN Queen which … Continue reading

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Looking closer at the Brown’s Celebrated Indian Herb Bitters

Looking closer at the Brown’s Celebrated Indian Herb Bitters 23 September 2012 (R•051814) (R•052714) (R•091018) aka ‘INDIAN QUEEN’ I am presently working on a feature article on John Feldmann for the November/December issue of Bottles and Extras. During the development of possible … Continue reading

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“I Heard it Through the Grapevine”

This is the cover art for the single “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by the artist Marvin Gaye. Oh I heard it through the grapevine, Oh and I’m just about to lose my mind. Honey, honey yeah. I wanted … Continue reading

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Old Sachem Folk Art Piece

Ferd, I noticed that you posted a broadside of the Old Sachem on your website (see above). I don’t know if I shared this with you, but it is a 1880-90s painting on board made from the broadside. It came … Continue reading

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Rare Circa 1840 William Henry Harrison and Tippecanoe Log Cabin Bottle! – on eBay!

Rare Circa 1840 William Henry Harrison and Tippecanoe Log Cabin Bottle! – on eBay! 18 September 2012 I think my first prompt was an email or text from Tom Doligale alerting me to something interesting on eBay. I was in … Continue reading

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

“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 2

Looking at some of the Bitters Bottles on the steamboat Bertrand Part 2 14 September 2012 T H E B E R T R A N D  B I T T E R S  B O T T L E … Continue reading

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

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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“Teakettles Demand Age Respect”

A lot of todays “experts” say Teakettles date from the 1870’s to 1890’s.  I have put together a number of inkwell posts this past year and have had one specific post on Teakettle Inkwells in a draft mode waiting for … Continue reading

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“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”

“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” 21 August 2012 PARIS HORTON KEACH – BALTIMORE It is very gratifying and exciting when I start down a path and doors start opening. Yesterday I saw a gorgeous picture of Keach soda water … Continue reading

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