Category Archives: News

Sumter Bitters – The Great Southern Tonic

Posted on 1 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bottle picture by Tom Leveille Sumter Bitters – The Great Southern Tonic Where the American Civil War Began 01 May 2012 Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery … Continue reading →

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The GIV Eagle Masonic Historical Flask

Posted on 28 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two nice pictures of a cobalt blue, Eagle Masonic historical flask were posted on facebook the other day by New Orleans, super collector Charles Aprill (2 l’s) that rocked the site prompting some high praise from all who viewed. This … Continue reading →

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Early Blown Glass Blue CATHEDRAL PICKLE BOTTLE closes on eBay

Posted on 26 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Well the dust has settled on that surprising blue Cathedral Pickle that closed today on eBay for a handsome $16,200. WOW! Here are a series of pictures and write-ups the seller (storybook553) posted: On this bottle, the paper is taped … Continue reading →

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Antique & collecting hobby is under attack!

Posted on 20 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[Incoming PRG email…can this really be true?…anybody know anything about this? This could be a real mess..our Liberty as bottle and glass dealers may be at stake] Dear Antique Faire shoppers, flea market enthusiasts and collectors everywhere, Assembly Bill 391 … Continue reading →

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Extremely Rare Burgoon Ball aquired by Jeff Burkhardt

Posted on 15 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

  Good Morning Ferdinand! There are few LRBS (Lightning Rod Balls) on my want list, but high-up on that list is the extremely rare BURGOON. I have the cobalt but the amber and SCA (Sun Colored Amthysist) have eluded me…until … Continue reading →

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Cannon’s Dyspeptic Bitters – W. Morrow – Washington D.C. – Unlisted Find!

Posted on 14 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cannon’s Dyspeptic Bitters W. Morrow, Washington D.C. Unlisted Find! 14 April 2012 (R•051215) (R•051619) Last week, five (5) broken examples of a previously unknown bitters were unearthed by three well known east coast diggers. This is extremely exciting when this … Continue reading →

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My First Bottle Tattoo – Nic Queen

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I am working on a feature article in the next FOHBC Bottles and Extras for the recent Baltimore Bottle Show and was remembering the really cool tattoo that Nic Queen had on his leg. He even had it on the … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey S. Evans – Some Great Early American Glass Pieces

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I wanted to make sure everyone had Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates on their radar. I’ve been noticing some past and upcoming auctions with some fine glass pieces. Jeffrey was kind enough to send me pictures of some stand-out glass … Continue reading →

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Island Alex – A Man With A Passion

Posted on 11 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from West Coast collectors Pam and Randy Selenak (Orange, California) who are having this ‘to dream for’ bottle vacation in Key West, Florida. Pam is also the FOHBC PR Director. Coincidentally, I am in LA now near where Pam and Randy … Continue reading →

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Just Love These Pot Lids at ABCR Auctions | Auction 8

Posted on 6 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from Travis Dunn from Down Under] Bidding will go live on ABCR Auction 8 on April 18th at 8 pm, with the auction closing on April 28th at 8 pm. Yes, a 10 day auction this time. There really … Continue reading →

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