Category Archives: Publications

Dr. Thos. H. Barnes Anti-Dyspeptic & Family Bitters

Posted on 3 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Thos. H. Barnes Anti-Dyspeptic & Family Bitters Keeping House & Selling Bitters 03 February 2014 (R•031815) (R•030519) James Viguerie mentioned in a recent e-mail, “For example for B 25 (Dr. Thos. H. Barnes Anti-Dyspeptic & Family Bitters), I have the full patent … Continue reading →

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Looking forward to Bitters Bottles Supplement 2

Posted on 2 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking forward to Bitters Bottles Supplement 2 02 February 2014 (Updated 09 February 2014 with Bill Ham Response) The following e-mail came in from James Viguerie that poses some questions that some of you may be wondering yourselves. Bill will be … Continue reading →

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Antique Bottle Books up for Auction!

Posted on 24 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lot 493. (Lot of 19) Bottle Related Reference Books, including, ‘For Bitters Only’ by Carlyn Ring, ‘Collecting Bottles’, by Cecil Munsey, ‘The Bottle Book’ by Fike, ‘Collector’s Guide to Old Fruit Jars, Red Book #7’, by Doug Leybourne, ‘Sarsaparilla Bottle Encyclopedia’ … Continue reading →

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The Ladies’ Home Journal Endorses Beer as Opposed to Patent Medicines

Posted on 8 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Ladies’ Home Journal Endorses Beer as Opposed to Patent Medicines 08 December 2013 “A mother who would hold up her hands in holy horror at the thought of her child drinking a glass of beer, which contains from two … Continue reading →

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The Ginger Ale Page – Ken Previtali

Posted on 19 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The GINGER ALE Page Ken Previtali 19 October 2013 (R•102713) (R•110213) One of the neat things about Peachridge Glass is the opportunity and doors it opens to correspond with collectors. I am constantly receiving new material and updating posts which … Continue reading →

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Human Extermination Bitters

Posted on 25 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Puck Magazine Back Cover; Vol. VI No. 141, November 19, 1879 HUMAN EXTERMINATION BITTERS Quackery – Medical Minstrels Performing for the Benefit of their Former Patients – No Other Dead-Heads Admitted. 25 September 2013 Hi Ferdinand, I found this print … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Bitters Spotting – A cross reference of directories

Posted on 1 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cincinnati Bitters Spotting A cross reference of directories 02 September 2013 | Ferdinand Meyer V Here on this Labor Day, I have laboriously gone through the William’s Cincinnati Directories, and a few others prior to Williams, to cross-check the bitters … Continue reading →

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The amazing, two-tone Warner’s Safe Diabetes Remedy

Posted on 23 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The amazing, two-tone Warner’s Safe Diabetes Remedy 23 August 2013 In 2012, at either the FOHBC Reno Expo or the 49er Antique Bottle Show in Auburn, I had the pleasure of meeting Jack, Kathy and Michael Craig through an introduction … Continue reading →

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Cataloging of Bitters Bottles – Bill Ham

Posted on 9 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cataloging of Bitters Bottles – Bill Ham 09 August 2013 (R•040519) Cataloging of bitters by the various authors has been an ongoing and evolving process. Each new publication has added and increased the information. The additional information in each publication … Continue reading →

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Dr. Briggs Worm Destroyer – a real mystery

Posted on 20 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Briggs Worm Destroyer – a real mystery 20 June 2013 (R•112213 see bottom comment) Here is a weird one that is currently on ebay. A Doctor Briggs Worm Destroyer. This little puppy is as whittled as can be and … Continue reading →

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