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“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”

Posted on 21 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” 21 August 2012 PARIS HORTON KEACH – BALTIMORE It is very gratifying and exciting when I start down a path and doors start opening. Yesterday I saw a gorgeous picture of Keach soda water … Continue reading →

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“the Buchanan Cannons”

Posted on 16 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“the Buchanan Cannons” 16 August 2012 Buchanan’s Malt Whiskey Buchanan Sour Mash Whiskey Buchanan’s Extract of Sugar Corn In late June of this year, I felt like I was wrapping up the Figural Cannon Series (see bottom of page) with … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Brent, Warder & Co. – Louisville

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

BRENT, WARDER & CO – LOUISVILLE KY 14 August 2012 Pictured above is the only example I could find of the elusive Brent, Warder & Company figural barrel. This small, 6 3/4″, amber-copper figural barrel, embossed BRENT, WARDER & CO. … Continue reading →

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Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo 07 August 2012 “Example found in a barn in Iowa” A number a people alerted me to a square, green bitters bottle that they spotted with Jeff Wichmann at … Continue reading →

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Two Bryant’s Stomach Bitters cones at Reno!

Posted on 6 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two Bryant’s Stomach Bitters cones at Reno! 06 August 2012 (Updated 12 August 2012) It seems like a good time to corral the various known specimens of Bryant’s Stomach Bitters. Two examples were seen at the FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo … Continue reading →

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Blue Wells Miller & Provost & blue cathedral pepper sauce question?

Posted on 5 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Blue Wells Miller & Provost & blue cathedral pepper sauce question? 05 August 2012 Dr. Charles Aprill (New Orleans), saw the picture above in another post, and commented, “In the top row, there are two blue bottles. Is the left … Continue reading →

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Reno EXPO Quick Tips

Posted on 22 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Download Show Packet Registration Registration will be at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Convention Registration Desk #3. Show Times The Show will be on the Summit Pavilion. Early Admission is on Friday (See below). General Admission: 9:00 am – … Continue reading →

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Cullet and Slag Glass Information

Posted on 8 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Put this in the “Learn something new every day” file… Incoming email this morning. I put the question up on Early American Glass on facebook and quickly received the following comments from Charles Flint and Steven James Anderson. Howdy Ferd … Continue reading →

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Couple of figurine Bear bottles dug in Toronto

Posted on 30 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I received the following email and pictures of two (2) gorgeous green figural Bear bottles that were dug in Toronto. I like the color and while I am familiar with the mold, I am unfamiliar with the embossing. My similar … Continue reading →

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In collecting Bitters, do you need the ‘S’?

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In collecting Bitters, do you need the ‘S’? 25 June 2012 I received an email from Tim Henson regarding a Siner’s Celebrated Bitter Cordial which brings up an interesting point relating to how Carlyn Ring and Bill Ham cataloged Bitters bottles. … Continue reading →

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