Category Archives: News

More on Reproductions from Jim Bender and Bruce Silva

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This morning I did a Red Flag reproduction post that stirred up some folks rightly so. Reproductions have been around forever and will continue forever as long as there is a desirable original to copy. I think us bitters collectors especially … Continue reading →

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Drake’s Plantation Bitters and other Reproductions out in the market

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

They are excellent repros and would easily pass to the unsuspecting as original bottles. The dealer had 10 or 15 of each type. And, guess the price of each… only $24.00. REPRODUCTION ALERT Ferdinand, I was very interested in your … Continue reading →

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43rd Annual Atlanta Bottle Show & Sale Article

Posted on 7 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferd, this was in the Atlanta Journal this morning. Thanks Jack (Hewitt) 08 June 2013 (Saturday) Atlanta, Georgia – 43rd Atlanta Antique Bottle Show & Sale, Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Early admission … Continue reading →

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Quite a lineup of Railroad Flasks

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The McKearin Historical Flask Group V – Railroad Flasks Ferdinand, Got close to 60 of the railroad flasks on my new shelves now. With over 125 of them, hard to figure how I am going to display/setup. My wife is … Continue reading →

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Color Measurement – Latest from Michael Seeliger

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Michael Seeliger (Brooklyn, Wisconsin) has been periodically updating me with his progress on his work for a color spectrophotometer for use in determining the color for a particular bottle. This is really cutting edge work for our hobby. I included one … Continue reading →

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Carlyn Ring – An Interview with Martha Stewart

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Great Video. “A Complete Collection of Antique Bitters Bottles” – Martha Stewart and Carlyn Ring looks at Carlyn Rings antique bitter bottles collection. The rare and unusual styles in the collection showcase a history of American glass making and early … Continue reading →

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Australian National Bottle Show pictures in…

Posted on 6 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dear Ferdinand, Hope all is well state side. The Aussie Bottle National has come and gone this past weekend. Just over 3,500 folks came for a look which is a new record for the Sunshine Coast Club and unprecedented in … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Bayou, Buffalo Beer Tour & Buffalo Brewing Company

Posted on 4 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The American Buffalo Buffalo Bayou, Buffalo Beer Tour & Buffalo Brewing Company 04 May 2013 Three things on my desk(top) or laptop today all dealing with the American Bison. First is the next segment in a series I am writing … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Jug Raffle and Saratoga Bottles to be featured at the 2013 Saratoga Show

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand, Roy Topka with the Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa here. Local collector and artisan Jim Healy (he was tickled pink by the mention of his good work in the current Bottles and Extras) created the attached Fantasy Jug for … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose – May 2013

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

M a y   2 0 1 3 Some ramblings and thoughts. Friday, 31 May 2013 Catching a bird out of Louisville in an hour or so. Been out all week. Looking forward to going home and seeing my wife, … Continue reading →

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