Category Archives: History

Glass Fishing Net Floats

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have to say, I feel a little remiss when I have written and referenced vintage Glass Paperweights, Lightning Rod Balls, Target Balls, Marbles, Fire Grenades, Witch Balls, Fly Traps and Christmas Ornaments and have ignored the float subject. The common … Continue reading →

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Target Balls – Glass Made to be Broken

Posted on 22 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Target Balls – Glass Made to be Broken 22 March 2012 When I think of Target Balls, the first person that comes to mind is Ralph Finch. In looking at his online Journal and website (On Target! The International Journal for … Continue reading →

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I Bet None of You All Have Been to this Bottle Museum Yet!

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“I was born in 1926 … I’ve been collecting bottles for 70 years. I have hundreds of Coca-Cola bottles coming from all over the world, especially the United States … the oldest bottle dates back to 1915. I also collect … Continue reading →

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A Graphic Resource on Beer and History

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Thanks for getting back to me. The graphic highlights a brief timeline of beer and includes some interesting statistics. The piece lives here and you’re welcome to use it as you’d like: http://www.onlinebachelordegreeprograms.com/beer-saved-the-world/ Let me know what you … Continue reading →

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Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof?

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof? 21 March 2012 (R•053015) Today I add the next bottle to my series of Figural Cannon Barrels or Transitional Cannon Barrels that are thought by some to … Continue reading →

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Witch Balls – Warding Off Evil Spirits

Posted on 19 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“A witch ball is a hollow sphere of plain or stained glass hung in cottage windows in 18th century England to ward off evil spirits, witch’s spells or ill fortune” Yesterday I did a post on Sulphide Marbles (Read: Sulphide Marbles … Continue reading →

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Doyles Hop Bitters and some Exciting Variants

Posted on 15 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“For general debility, biliousness, nervousness, neuralgia, indigestion, fever and ague, liver complaint, mental depression and all kidney and urinary diseases. Compounded from hops, buchu, mandrake, dandelion, etc. Under the best medical ability existing”. Doyles Hop Bitters and some Exciting Variants 15 March 2012 (R•010514) There … Continue reading →

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General Scotts Artillery Bitters – The Ultimate Cannon Barrel Figural

Posted on 13 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

General Scotts Artillery Bitters – The Ultimate Cannon Barrel Figural 13 March 2012 (R•052814) (R•062517) (R•052719-Genius) The next figural cannon, and in my opinion, the greatest example in rarity is the General Scotts Artillery Bitters. As recorded in Carlyn Ring … Continue reading →

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A. M. Bininger & Co. Figural Cannon

Posted on 13 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A. M. Bininger & Co. Figural Cannon 13 March 2012 (R•070512) Here is the 2nd post in the Figural Cannon Barrel series I started yesterday with a post on the G.T. GAYEN / ALTONA cannon (read: Figural Cannon Bottles – J … Continue reading →

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Figural Cannon Bottles – J T GAYEN / ALTONA

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Figural Cannon Bottles – J T GAYEN / ALTONA 12 March 2012 I wanted to start a new series on Figural Cannon Bottles. These wonderful and powerful shapes bring back all of the imagery and weaponry of the early American … Continue reading →

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