Category Archives: News

Nice Article on Jeff Wichmann at Mad Marbles

Posted on 18 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff is my man. I look up to him as the ‘big guy’ in the bottle world. He took me in first and led me in the right direction on many fronts. Visit American Bottle Auctions. Hope to see you … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Work Inspired by Glass

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lance Westfall A tribute to his passion of digging, collecting, western whiskies and the FOHBC I did an earlier post today about the circle J.H. Cutter planned shoot-out (see post) at the FOHBC Reno 2012 Expo and it got me … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Hole Diggers – These Guys are Serious!

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have written about Chris Rowell before. He is an amazing guy in Baltimore that I met through the Baltimore Antique Bottle Club to which I belong. These are a few of his pictures from a dig last saturday. He and … 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 →

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A Couple of Big Standouts in Heckler 93 Auction

Posted on 10 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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Downieville 2011

Posted on 8 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

All…This is a FUN show….well worth the trip because of the nature, geography, people, history, food, wine and bottles! I had a BLAST last year! From Rick Simi at Western Bitters News: This years Downieville Bottle Show is slated for … Continue reading →

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Stronger than Steel: the Evolution of Glass

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dave Maryo sent me this really informative video on glass. I design in glass when I am not collecting and realize the power and beauty of glass. It is amazing how far glass has come. Thanks Dave….I will also be … Continue reading →

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What!!! Pontiled Green Highland Bitters and Scotch Tonic

Posted on 31 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What!!! Pontiled Green Highland Bitters and Scotch Tonic 31 July 2011 You Have Got to Be Kidding! This past Wednesday started off innocently enough until I received an eBay alert from Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt about a pontiled Highland Bitters and … Continue reading →

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Reno Show Pictures in from Pam Selenak

Posted on 29 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Pam and Randy Selenak from Orange, California were kind enough to send a nice group of pictures from the Reno Show last weekend. I posted a few of my favorites… On a separate note, I would like to welcome and … Continue reading →

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Civil War “USA Hospital Department” Bottle w/Pontil NR

Posted on 17 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Civil War “USA Hospital Department” Bottle w/Pontil NR 17 July 2011 I thought I would document the series of events on eBay and Facebook that transpired very quickly on 11 & 12 July 2011 that have both given me great … Continue reading →

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