Category Archives: History

Koka Nola – The Great Tonic Drink

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At one of the FOHBC National shows, four or five years ago, Elizabeth and I sat in on a seminar on the many copy cat brands of Coca-Cola. We were fascinated and really enjoyed the presentation and talk. [Incoming to … Continue reading →

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H.E. Bucklen & Company of Chicago – Electric Bitters

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From RicksBottleRoom.com Bottle of the week comes from Chris Eib (bottleboys) collection and as you can see he has put together a nice collection on this company. I found some information and added it too, thanks Chris…great stuff. E L … Continue reading →

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Double, Double Toil and Trouble – A Handwritten Secret Salve Recipe!

Posted on 4 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fillet of a fenny snake, In the caldron boil and bake; Eye of newt, and toe of frog,Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg, and owlet’s wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. Double, … Continue reading →

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American Digger Magazine

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[PRG] Really interesting group with obviously great links to our hobby. From their web site: American Digger was founded in 2004 by those who love the hobby. Our magazine is published bi-monthly in the USA. Our premier issue was dated … Continue reading →

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A Drinking Trio Tintype

Posted on 27 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Drinking Trio Tintype 27 October 2011 In from the California Kid at Western Bitters News: The other day I noticed that great tintype of the Turners Bro’s. on Ferdinands web site, what a great image. So I decided to … Continue reading →

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Bottled in Illinois – New Book

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Dave Hall: Information on a new bottle book called Bottled in Illinois, all color photos, 792 pages and only bottles from 1840 to 1880, I bought two copies this evening from Jeff Cress, Edwardsville, Illinois! Special copies will be … Continue reading →

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Nice Turner Brothers Tintype

Posted on 16 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Nice Turner Brothers Tintype 16 October 2011 Jeff Noordsy (visit Jeff and Holly Noordsy website) sent me this really cool tintype picture. I added my only example of a Turner Brothers square though I have a run of Turner Brothers barrels. My example … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving for bottles in Alaska!

Posted on 10 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[PRG] Looking for some individuals who dive for bottles or find bottles on beaches! Incoming Response When it comes to antique bottle collecting, Coastal Living fans are a resourceful lot.  Some scour miles of beaches, others dream of finding a sunken … Continue reading →

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Kickapoo Indian Oil bottle pictures needed

Posted on 8 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mr. Meyer, A friend of mine (Marianne Dow) who has been very helpful to me in my search for fruit jar images has suggested that I contact you for potential images of the Kickapoo Indian Oil bottle. I am not … Continue reading →

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The Beer Can House – A Houston Landmark

Posted on 19 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Beer Can House – A Houston Landmark 19 September 2011 I did a post earlier today on the Oro Grande California Bottle Tree Farm and earlier in the year on Thailand’s Million Beer Bottle Temple. Now I’ve got to sneak in the … Continue reading →

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