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Robertson’s Tonic Bitters – Austin, Texas

Posted on 4 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Robertson’s Tonic Bitters Austin, Texas The pontiled Robertson’s Tonic Bitters from Austin, Texas is another tough bitters with reportedly only two known examples in a private collection according to Texas bottle authority Brad Seigler. The rectangular aqua bottle is however listed … Continue reading →

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Texas Bitters List

Posted on 3 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

TEXAS BITTERS LIST 03 July 2013 (R•031416) (R•032719) (R•090219) This list is a work in progress. The intent is to document, research and list the very few known Texas Bitters. Hopefully more information and examples will be forthcoming. Read More: … Continue reading →

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The Dog and Cat Hospital bottle – Houston, Texas

Posted on 28 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

DOG AND CAT HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS 28 June 2013 (R•082013) (R•032219) Wow, here is a bottle that just stopped me in my tracks when the images came in from long-time Texas bottle collector Doyle Bailey. I’m talking about the 5 1/4″ tall, … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg Bitters – L. Eppstein & Son – Fort Worth, Texas

Posted on 27 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Heidelberg Phosphine Magenbitters L. Eppstein & Son Fort Worth, Texas Here is another bitters that long time Texas bottle collector Doyle Bailey turned me on to. Heidelberg Phosphine Magenbitters was put out by L. Eppstein & Son, Fort Worth, Texas. The amber … Continue reading →

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Crow’s Alligator Oil – Jefferson, Texas

Posted on 26 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CROW’S ALLIGATOR OIL JEFFERSON, TEX. Although Attakapans were adept at use of the bow and arrow, they were unerringly proficient at hurling the fish spear, so much so that the warriors could stab small fish but ten inches long at … Continue reading →

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Electric Bitters and the Three Little Pigs

Posted on 22 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

E L E C T R I C   B I T T E R S Three Little Pigs Folding Trade Card 22 June 2013 Dave Cheadle has another really great trade card on ebay as of this writing. This is … Continue reading →

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Dr. L.Q.C. Wishart’s Pine Tree Tar Cordials from the Marshall Collection

Posted on 21 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wishart’s Pine Tree Tar Cordial I have had the pleasure of knowing Larry Marshall since I got in to this hobby back in 2002. He was a friend of my father so I felt honored to meet him when I was … Continue reading →

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Using Children on Advertising Trade Cards – Part 2

Posted on 21 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Liked the piece you did on using children to advertise products on trade cards. As requested, here are some additional TC’s along with my permission to display any or all of them on your website. Glad to support … Continue reading →

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Dr. Briggs Worm Destroyer – a real mystery

Posted on 20 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Briggs Worm Destroyer – a real mystery 20 June 2013 (R•112213 see bottom comment) Here is a weird one that is currently on ebay. A Doctor Briggs Worm Destroyer. This little puppy is as whittled as can be and … Continue reading →

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A Riker – Jaynes’ Drug Store Question

Posted on 18 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“You Are Safe When You Buy At Riker-Jayne.” Over on the Peachridge Glass facebook page and in response to the Dr. D. Jayne & Son – The Almanac King post, Lori Burns-Joyce said that she has a small, 2-2 1/2″ bottle that … Continue reading →

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