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C.C. Jerome National Bitters from Detroit

C.C. Jerome National Bitters from Detroit 04 July 2011 (R•090518) Another very exciting email from noted Michigan collector Jeff “scharno” Scharnowske… OK, now for something more up your alley, Ferd. Here are the only two known examples (pictured above) of the … Continue reading

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Simon’s Centennial Bitters and the 4th of July

Simon’s Centennial Bitters and the 4th of July 03 July 2011 Old George pretty much says it all on the 4th of July. What a great bottle! According to Ring & Ham, “There are many reproductions of this bottle. Some are … Continue reading

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Handled Pineapples Enjoyed in Sunny Florida

I’m sitting here in Miami’s airport stuck as a bug in a rug. Storms have diverted most incoming flights to alternate landing spots in Florida so I have no plane to fly back to Houston. I guess I will just … Continue reading

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Western Green Bitters…Let’s Add Some More!

A collector who wishes to remain anonymous, sent me this gorgeous picture of three Western Bitters. From Left to right… Cassin’s Grape Brandy Bitters, Lacour’s Sarsapariphere Bitters and a Byrne and Castree Salutaris Bitters S.F. Let’s add some more pictures … Continue reading

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Jerry Forbes Does it Again

Jerry Forbes (Carmel, California) and I just finished the FOHBC Memphis National Show. As usual, Jerry has done phenomenal. He sold well and purchased well. Look at this photograph of some of his goodies just taken in his hotel room. … Continue reading

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Bourbon Whiskey Bitters

Yesterday at the FOHBC National Show and Sale in Memphis, I was able to add two (2) new Bourbon Whiskey Bitters to my collection. It’s fun to find new colors! B 171 BOURBON WHISKEY BITTERS, Circa 1860’s – 1880’s, BOURBON WHISKEY ( … Continue reading

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Mystery Pig Bottle

Anybody recognize the Pig Bottle? Hello, I have had this bottle for 45 years and have tried to learn about it with no luck. It is about 6 1/2″ long and is pottery. It has a schooner embossed on the … Continue reading

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eBay Scam Exposed!

You know, if Facebook helped in the overthrow of the corrupt regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, why can’t it help us expose a fraud on eBay. Thanks to some initial detective work by Michael George and some alert moves by … Continue reading

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Something Odd about the Seaworths on eBay!

Our friend MG, who is always on the hunt and lookout sent me an interesting email with the following links…Looks kind of funny…..Lots of Red Flags http://cgi.ebay.com/Gorgeous-11-Seaworth-Bitters-Co-Bottle-Cape-May-NJ-/160606091320?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2564de7838 http://www.antiquebottles.com/southeast/apr04 The 2004 and 2011 Pictures are the same. Hmmmmmmm…..

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National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit

National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit 02 June 2011 (R•090518) The bottle I watched most closely during the last Jeff Wichmann American Bottle Auctions, 15 May 2011 auction was the odd, triangular National Bitters from Detroit put out by C.C. Jerome … Continue reading

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