Category Archives: Questions

Incoming Questions about Finds

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I continually get emails and pictures about recents finds and questions about bottles and glass. Though I field the Bitters questions, I typically send the questions outside of my area of speciality to others. Here are a few questions I … Continue reading →

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Why are glass balls on Early American Glass pieces?

Posted on 4 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I will be the first to tell you, I am out of my area of specialization in many cases when I post about glass but still very willing to learn from some of the glass authorities who continually post great … Continue reading →

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Privy Digging – The Hole Story

Posted on 2 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The purpose of privy digging is the salvage of antique bottles and everyday household artifacts from the past. Privy Digging – The Hole Story 02 June 2012 Privy digging is the process of locating and investigating the contents of defunct … Continue reading →

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Lester E. Gibb’s Bone Liniment

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“A cure liniment for external use only: For Skin Inflammations, Soreness, Eye Inflammation, Frost bit, Weeping Sinews, Burns, Cancer Humors, Chilblains, Rheumatic Affections, Itching, Ring Worm, Facial shaving Injuries, Strained Cords etc.” This post is prompted by Connecticut collector and … Continue reading →

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N. Jenkins N.O Rheumatism & Gout Annihilator

Posted on 11 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

N.O means New Orleans Tim Henson forwarded me an email and pictures of an interesting bottle that I have not seen before. I love the ‘Rheumatism & Gout Annihilator’ part. New Orleans bottles are always fun to look at. There … Continue reading →

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Western Bitters Survey 2012

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Western Bitters Survey 2012 THE TOP 20 WESTERN BITTERS 08 May 2012 The western Bitters collectors, which is a strong, passionate group, have reactivated their desire to determine the TOP 20 WESTERN BITTERS. This task was done some years ago … Continue reading →

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The McKearin Historical Flask Groups

Posted on 5 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have created a list of the McKearin Historical Flask Groups. This chart will help in identifying the major flask groupings. I also keep the BLASKE COLLECTION, The Edmund & Jayne Blaske Collection of American Historical Flasks handy for reference. … Continue reading →

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Hemingray Fruit Jars and Insulators – History Needs Your Help

Posted on 2 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

NATIONAL INSULATOR ASSOCIATION April 22, 2012 Dear Collector, How would you like to be a part of Hemingray history? After all, many of us love the fruit jars and other products produced by them for their history as well as for … 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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Prickly Ash Bitters – Meyer Brothers Drug Company

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Prickly Ash Bitters Meyer Brothers Drug Company 13 April 2012 (R•112713 – Western photograph of sign) (R•111215) (R•032819) (R•051119-TC Swanson) (R•102619-1880 Newspaper ad) Dana Charlton-Zarro asked the following question over on one of the bottle collecting pages on Facebook. This gave … Continue reading →

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