Category Archives: News

California Wine Depot and The A.M. Smith Flask Bottle

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It is nice in these Dog Days of Summer, and it has been hot in Houston with another series of 100 degree days, to see that Jeff Wichmann can keep us fresh with new Bottle News. His Bottle of the … Continue reading →

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FOHBC now on Facebook!

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is now on Facebook. Please visit and hit the Like button. I am trying to really expand this great social media source for collectors. Remember, you can post your own news on this … Continue reading →

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National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit

Posted on 2 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit 02 June 2011 (R•090518) The bottle I watched most closely during the last Jeff Wichmann American Bottle Auctions, 15 May 2011 auction was the odd, triangular National Bitters from Detroit put out by C.C. Jerome … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Virtual Museum Logo Proposal

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC Virtual Museum Project

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A Selection of FOHBC 2011 Memphis Auction Bottles

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bill Meier is Hosting and Conducting the Online portion of the FOHBC National Auction in Memphis on Saturday, 25 June 2011 at 7:00 pm. The Preview should be available very soon. As soon as I get it, I will post. … Continue reading →

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The Shanghai Museum of Glass | SHMOG Opens

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

While researching state-side Glass Museums I came across information regarding the new Shanghai Museum of Glass SHMOG. All I can say is wow! As a designer who frequently works in glass, and a collector of historic and contemporary glass, this … Continue reading →

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Glass Museums

Posted on 25 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ken Previtali sent me an email yesterday suggesting more information on Glass Museums. He sent me a few links which I have noted below. Thanks for the suggestion Ken! I have also added a special section on the NEW Federation … Continue reading →

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Outhouse diggers: Looking for gold(en bottles) in Butte

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My friend James Campiglia sent me some nice bottle PR he’s getting up in Montana. Keep me posted and good luck! An email and link is noted below: Hello Ferd, Look at this nice bit of publicity we got. Not many … Continue reading →

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Francis J. Mikalonis, Jr. Passing

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I am very sorry to report that Fran Mikalonis passed away this past weekend. Fran was one of the first dealers that I met back in 2002. He was so energetic and helpful. I bought some of my earliest bottles … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Board Meeting and General Membership Meeting

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The FOHBC Board Meeting will be on the morning of Friday, 24 June 2011 followed by the General Membership meeting. Please consider coming as there are some really promising new developments.

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