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Hinks Inks – Post 3 “Carter’s Ink Company”

Posted on 18 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Carter’s Ink Company As part of my postings of John hINKels wonderful body of information on his labeled Ink Collection I am led to do a little research on the Carter’s Ink Company, at one time, the largest ink company … Continue reading →

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Hinks Inks – Post 2 “John hINKel”

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In Post 1 (read post) I noted how I first met John Hinkel and was knocked over by his vast collection and knowledge about labeled inks. I also included photographs of his cabinets and rooms full of inks. I asked … Continue reading →

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Hinks Inks – Post 1 “This Guy collects Labeled Inks”

Posted on 3 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

John Hinkel and his Labeled Inks I had always heard that John Hinkel collected labeled inks. It wasn’t until I saw his phenomenal display at the FOHBC Memphis 2011 Show and Sale did I really understand that This Guy Collects labeled … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Reno Shoot-outs Planned!

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Do you think you own the best Drakes? Portions of an email in from Richard Siri and Marty Hall who are the organizers for the FOHBC Reno Expo next July. (FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo) Ferdinand: Marty and I met last … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Figural Bottles, FOHBC News, Inks, News, Spirits, Whiskey | Tagged bitters, Drakes, J H Cutter, Marty Hall, Reno, Richard Siri, Shoot-out, Umbrella Ink, Whiskey | Leave a comment

Mike Newman Bottles – Downstairs

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mike Newman Bottles – Downstairs 04 August 2011 I am in Augusta, Georgia for three days of business and was able to sneak away yesterday evening to see the fantastic bottle collection of Mike Newman from Martinez, Georgia. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Flasks, Historical Flasks, Inks, Mineral Water, Soda Water | Tagged Augusta, flasks, Georgia, Inks, Mike Newman, Mineral, Soda, South Carolina | Leave a comment

Spectacular Labeled Carter Cathedral Ink Grouping

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jim Berry, FOHBC Secretary, sent me these rather nice pictures of his Carter Cathedral inks with labels and stoppers. The pictures were accompanied by the following… Ferdinand’ Attached are a couple pictures of my Carter Cathedral ink bottles. It has taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Figural Bottles, Inks | Tagged Berry Collection, Carter Cathedral Ink, fohbc, Inks, Jim Berry, Secretary | Leave a comment

While visiting with the prominent collector Sandor Fuss this past week in Denver, I again was struck by the beauty, size and color of the famous Harrison’s Columbia Ink. This big ink would dominate any other display setting but somehow … Continue reading →

Posted on 23 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V | 1 Comment