Category Archives: History

The Celebrated Magendie’s Bitters – New York

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CELEBRATED MAGENDIE’S BITTERS WADLEY & WELLS – NEW YORK SOLE AGENTS 01 October 2013 (R•072019) Bitters trade card and ephemera authority Joe Gourd sent in this gorgeous Celebrated Magendie’s Bitters label from his collection made by Sarony, Major & Knapp, the superb … Continue reading →

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The Providence Flint Glass Company 1831-1834

Posted on 30 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Providence Flint Glass Company 1831-1834 by Stephen Atkinson 01 October 2013 This short lived company was established in 1831 on land owned by the Dyer family of Providence, Rhode Island. On January 12th 1831, the company was incorporated by … Continue reading →

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Dr. Shepard’s Compound Wahoo Bitters – Grand Rapids

Posted on 30 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Shepard’s Compound Wahoo Bitters Grand Rapids, Michigan 30 September 2013 The cure-all in vogue was Shepard’s Compound Wahoo Bitters, “not a whiskey or stimulating beverage, but medicine within reach of all.” Charles N. Shepard was born in New York … Continue reading →

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C. K. Wilson’s Original Compound Wa-Hoo Bitters

Posted on 29 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C. K. Wilson’s Original Compound Wa-Hoo Bitters 29 September 2013 (R•031214) A purely mineral and vegetable compound free from all mineral poison, also free from all poisonous drugs as morphine, heroin, opium, cocaine, nux vomica or strychnine. Perusing the trade … Continue reading →

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Christian Xander and his Melliston Bitters

Posted on 28 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and for many years led the singing in the congregation. He had an excellent voice and was very fond of singing; yea, he was proud of his musical talents. When quite a … Continue reading →

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Caspar Wistar and The Red Rose Rent

Posted on 26 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Caspar Wistar and “The Red Rose Rent” by Stephen Atkinson 26 September 2013 Read: The United Glass Company located at Wistarburgh Caspar Wistar was the first American immigrant to establish the “red rose rent” that Baron von Stiegel followed over … Continue reading →

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The United Glass Company located at Wistarburgh

Posted on 24 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The United Glass Company located at Wistarburgh PART 1 by Stephen Atkinson 24 September 2013 In 1739, the United Glass Company, located at Wistarburgh, was America’s first successful glass factory and the first cooperative manufacturing business venture in the Colonies. … Continue reading →

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Pole Top Discoveries | Auction #69 Stand-outs

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Pole Top Discoveries Auction #69 Stand-outs I really enjoy looking at the wonderful photography and descriptions that Ray Klingensmith puts together for some of his auction pieces. Today we are looking at thirteen extraordinary insulators from Pole Top Discoveries Auction … Continue reading →

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What about this New Orleans Malakoff Bitters?

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What about this New Orleans Malakoff Bitters? Malakoff Russian Stomach Bitters 21 September 2013 (updated 22 Sept 2013) (updated 25 September 2013) (R•060614) (R•o72314) (R•022219) (R•030419) An ebony and aged Ganymede, however, appeared with coffee, and told me “the Captn … Continue reading →

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Dr. Leon Hershberg’s Celebrated Russian Balsamic Bitters

Posted on 20 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Celebrated Russian Balsamic Bitters Leon Hershberg & Company 20 September 2013 (R•082519) DR. LEON HERSHBERG, Of MOSCOW, RUSSIA, begs to inform the inhabitants of Oakland and vicinity, that he has established himself at the CORNER OF EIGHTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS, In this city, where … Continue reading →

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