Category Archives: History

Some Great Pittsburgh Embossed Bottles

Ferdinand: I thought I would send you a couple of pictures of a couple of new bottles I picked up. Often times forums are hard to explain in detail. I’ve collected Pittsburgh bottles since 1974 and it is neat that … Continue reading

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“Soapy” Smith and some Alaska Saloons

“Soapy” Smith and some Alaska Saloons 14 January 2013 (R•021714) As an antique bottle and glass collector I find it interesting to immerse myself in the time period of the pieces we collect. You’ve heard it before, every bottle has … Continue reading

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Working Dogs

W O R K I N G   D O G S 13 January 2013 (R•082215) (R•111116) Many of us antique bottle and glass collectors have dogs as pets and consider them family members. We certainly do here at Peachridge. … Continue reading

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Professor Lennords or Leonnard’s or Leonard’s Celebrated Nectar Bitters

Lennords (nope) let’s try again Leonnard’s (almost) once more Leonard’s (bingo) and finally Professor Leonard’s Celebrated Nectar Bitters 12 January 2013 (R•092418) C H I C A G O – C I N C I N N A T I … Continue reading

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Grocery Stores from Yesteryear

H I S T O R I C A L   P H O T O G R A P H S There have been a number of historical photograph galleries this past year on Peachridge Glass such as Colorado Saloons, … Continue reading

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Found some Charles Gardner pieces Out Pickin’

Hi Ferdinand, Please read below before you view the pictures. I was out pickin’ today and scored two amazing items; both Charles Gardner Collection pieces. They are not bottles, but items I think may be a bit more rare. I … Continue reading

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Barrel Series – B.M. & E.A. Whitlock & Co. – New York

B. M. & E. A. WHITLOCK & CO. – NEW YORK 09 January 2013 (R•01Oct13) (R•031318) The figural barrel series from 2012 is for the most part, 95% or so complete meaning posts were developed for most of the great … Continue reading

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B. E. Mann before he became a Professor Overnight

Extremely rare B. E. Mann’s Oriental Stomach Bitters bottle 08 January 2013 (R•103114 update with Chicago connections) (R•111915) “I dug a very rare bottle this weekend in Vicksburg, MS in a Confederate artillery camp that was also occupied by union … Continue reading

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Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup – oooh so soothing

“Oh, jab me with your needle a hundred times, and a hundred times I will bless you, Saint Morphine” Jules Verne 
(1828 – 1905) Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup was one of the most successful, famous or infamous medicines from our … Continue reading

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Walker’s Vinegar Bitters bottled in Pastel Shades to “conceal the mess”

Dr. Walker’s California Vinegar Bitters “This ‘Bitters’ is one of the nastiest nostrums, introduced and largely sold by the most extensive and brazen advertising under the false pretense of being free from alcohol.” Walker’s Vinegar Bitters bottled in Pastel Shades … Continue reading

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