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Table-Hopping at Heckler 2012

Posted on 6 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

TABLE-HOPPING AT HECKER 2012 This is the first of two posts (see 2nd post: People-Spotting at Heckler 2012) of pictures from today’s events at Hecklers. The weather was fantastic which was somewhat surprising since they had been threatening rain all week as … Continue reading →

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The Many Layers of the FOHBC

Posted on 6 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Here is the new cover design for the exciting next issue of Bottles and Extras that will be arriving in members mail boxes by 01 November 2012. This issue will feature the great John Feldmann Bitters collection. Just another reason … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club Show Report & Newsletter

Posted on 1 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I would like to applaud Dave Maryo (FOHBC Western Director, Prez Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club) and the LAHBC for being on the forefront in the Antique Bottle and Glass world with their club newsletter The Whittlemark, the dissemination of the … Continue reading →

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Keeping up with the Insulator Collectors on Facebook

Posted on 22 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I just wanted to take a moment to post some neat insulators shots I found trolling through the insulator facebook pages. It is fun to watch the incoming images from these folks. See more pictures these groups and others… Telegraph & … Continue reading →

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Professional Photographs at the LA Bottle Show

Posted on 20 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, I’ll be taking photographs at the LA Bottle and Collectible Show this year. I plan on having my own booth set up with a back-drop and some lights also. I will be doing shifts of walking around the … Continue reading →

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“I Heard it Through the Grapevine”

Posted on 19 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This is the cover art for the single “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by the artist Marvin Gaye. Oh I heard it through the grapevine, Oh and I’m just about to lose my mind. Honey, honey yeah. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Rare Circa 1840 William Henry Harrison and Tippecanoe Log Cabin Bottle! – on eBay!

Posted on 18 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rare Circa 1840 William Henry Harrison and Tippecanoe Log Cabin Bottle! – on eBay! 18 September 2012 I think my first prompt was an email or text from Tom Doligale alerting me to something interesting on eBay. I was in … Continue reading →

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Three Concentric Ring Eagles in Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 17 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks and 19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection Three Concentric Ring Eagles in Heckler 100 Auction 17 September 2012 The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire … Continue reading →

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Looking at Six Gorgeous Historical Flasks in the Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 16 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks and 19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks  The Heckler clan has a monster auction (Visit … Continue reading →

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Heckler Columbus Day 2012 just around the corner!

Posted on 16 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Peachridge Glass was at this fabulous event last year with the following posts: Read More: Heckler Columbus Day Weekend Event – Best Yet! Read More: People Shots from the Heckler Columbus Day Weekend Event Read More: Top three Bitters Bottles from last weekend … Continue reading →

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