Category Archives: Soda Water

W.H. Hutchinson Display – Reno Expo

Posted on 14 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

D I S P L A Y    S E R I E S W.H. Hutchinson – Zang Wood Read More: Three HutchBook Milestones Here is the next in the series of expanded coverage of the wonderful displays at the 2012 FOHBC Reno … Continue reading →

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A lot of Collectors find Dyottville fascinating

Posted on 30 September 2012 by Falconer

A lot of Collectors find Dyottville fascinating 30 September 2012 Hi again Ferdinand, A lot of collectors find Dyottville fascinating; Here are three Dyottville cylinders including the “Class of 1846” example on the left (Fig:1). That one and the center are both two-part … Continue reading →

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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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Nevada Bottle Pics to help prime the Reno Expo!

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Here’s a few pictures of 6 Nevada sodas (and a couple extra of a crude & bubbly green WS Wright). Maybe some other collectors can send in some of their favorite Nevada bottle pics to help prime the … Continue reading →

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Really liking this “Charleston Shield” Superior Soda Water

Posted on 22 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Really liking this “Charleston Shield” Superior Soda Water 22 April 2012 You can not miss this eBay listing for a blue Superior Soda Water or “Charleston Shield”. The bottle is drop dead gorgeous and is in great condition. This has … Continue reading →

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AT & Co. means Asher S. Taylor & Company

Posted on 21 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

AT & Co. means Asher S. Taylor & Company 21 April 2012 Ahh…what a nice trio of AT & Co bottles that are represented in the American Bottle Auctions | Auction 55 that is now on line. AT & Co. … Continue reading →

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Fighting Cocks and Roosters on Bottles

Posted on 24 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fighting Cocks and Roosters on Bottles 24 January 2012 Connor Rush posted a neat blob on the FOHBC facebook page…”Hello! Anybody have any bottles from Essex County, NJ? Here’s my best and rarest one, a pictorial blob from Montclair. Thomas … Continue reading →

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ABCR Auction #7 Begins on 28 January – Check it Out

Posted on 17 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Australian Bottle and Collectibles Review (ABCR) – In from our friend Travis Dunn from down under.

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Some wonderful Baltimore William Coughlan and Peter Babb Bottles

Posted on 6 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Baltimore Digger and Collector Chris Rowell posts over at Bottle Collectors on Facebook the following information and pictures. Just love those Baltimore bottles. Reminds me of home too. [CR] William Coughlan Baltimore’s most prolific bottler 1842-1874. This picture represents 10 … Continue reading →

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading →

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