Category Archives: Flasks

Western Midwestern and Eastern Flasks

William J. Reading – Key West, Florida

Posted on 24 March 2019 by Ferdinand Meyer V

William J. Reading and his Coffin Flask Key West, Florida 24 March 2019 I like these little pocket or coffin flasks especially when they have interesting locales embossed on the bottles such as this W. J. READING, KEY WEST, FLA. … Continue reading →

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Gentry, Slote & Co., New York

Posted on 23 October 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Gentry, Slote & Co., New York 23 October 2018 Dean Ferguson sent the three pictures below of a “Good Samaritan Brandy”, “Gentry, Slote & Co., New York” flattened globular form bottle that he secured at a barn find from the … Continue reading →

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The Bust of Columbia Liberty Cap Eagle Historical Flask

Posted on 22 February 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Bust of Columbia Liberty Cap Eagle Historical Flask 22 February 2016 (R•022416) (R•031416) Just when you wonder when the long drought and absence of killer bottles will end, up comes this off-the-chart great Bust of Columbia with Liberty Cap – American Eagle … Continue reading →

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Dexter Loveridge’s Wahoo Bitters – The Traveller’s Friend Flask

Posted on 4 February 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dexter Loveridge’s Wahoo Bitters – The Traveller’s Friend Flask 04 February 2016 Just received some great pictures the other day while boarding a flight from Tampa to Houston. Knocked my socks off, I think, as I had boots on. Look … Continue reading →

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A question about French ‘Canteen Like’ Bottles

Posted on 14 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A question about French ‘Canteen Like’ Bottles 14 January 2015 Two years ago, I put together a fun post on a variety of historical canteen images. This is not my area of direct expertise, but I do find them fascinating and … Continue reading →

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My “Fall” grouping of 1/2 pint Union Clasped Hands

Posted on 26 September 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My “Fall” grouping of 1/2 pint Union Clasped Hands 26 September 2014 As I returned to Houston yesterday, I noticed the temperature was a good 15 degrees cooler than when I left earlier in the week. Here at Peach Ridge … Continue reading →

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FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Educational Displays

Posted on 14 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Educational Displays 14 August 2014 We ended up with thirteen education displays at the Lexington National that were as different from the recent Reno and Manchester National displays as possible. Interesting and interactive to some extent, they … Continue reading →

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2014 Lexington National | FOHBC “Run for the Roses” Bottle Competition Event

Posted on 8 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2014 Lexington National | FOHBC Run for the Roses Bottle Competition Event 08 August 2014 The next group of pictures come from the “Run for the Roses” bottle competition event at the Lexington National. Participants were prompted to bring and enter their favorite Wax … Continue reading →

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Pow! Gun Bottles

Posted on 31 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

POW!! Gun Bottles 31 July 2014 There have been some pretty cool figural antique glass pistol and gun revolvers on the internet lately. I remember my father having a few of these bottles in a glass bowfront along with vintage glass clam … Continue reading →

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The Bust of Lafayette – Coventry Glass Works Mold

Posted on 28 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Bust of Lafayette – Coventry Glass Works Mold Mold Section Found in the River in Mansfield, Connecticut 28 May 2014 John Pastors, American Glass Gallery Auction #12 ends this evening and I sit here watching a few items of … Continue reading →

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