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Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54 14 December 2011 This is my second post reviewing the American Bottle Auctions | Auction 54 which ends this Sunday evening, 18 December 2011. Not to long ago, Jeff Wichmann … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Auction News, Bourbon, Whiskey | Tagged American Bottle Auctions, antler, Barkhouse, Bourbon, Braunschweiger, Chielovich, Eastley, Extra, Fenkhausen, Gold Dust, Hotaling, J Moore, Jeff Wichmann, JF Cutter, Jockey Club, Kentucky, Mlasko, photography, Pioneer, San Francisco, Sole Agent, star and shield, Stuart's, trademark, Whiskey, whisky, WM Spears | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Club News, Demijohns, Digging and Finding, Ephemera, Figural Bottles, Flasks, Fruit Jars, Gin, Historical Flasks, History, Inks, Insulators, Milk & Creamers, Mineral Water, Sarsaparilla, Schnapps, Soda Bottles, Soda Water, Spirits, Utility Bottles, Whiskey | Tagged 49er, Auburn, bitters, Henness, Historical, Inks, Mike McKillop, Old Town Auburn, Schnapps, sodas, Whiskey, Wichmann | 4 Comments

Stuarts – C&I S.H.M. | Dialog & Research

Posted on 28 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have been following some interesting Stuarts whiskey bottle conversation via email that is now documented over at Western Glob Top Whiskies [From western collector Bill Curtis] Hello Bruce: I got a Stuart’s last week after looking at it I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, History, Questions, Spirits, Whiskey | Tagged Bill Curtis, Bourbon, Bruce Silva, C&I Fifths, Kentucky, New York, S.H.M., San Francisco, Stuart's, Western Glob Top Whiskies, Whiskey, Wilmerding | 1 Comment

Old Paper Art – Mr Cachet

Posted on 27 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Marianne Dow over at the Findlay Bottle Club blog has been promoting this fellow making art with our bottles and bill-heads. I finally checked this guy out. His work is really good. Visit Old Paper Art MrCachet Helena, Montana, United … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Advice, Art & Architecture, Cologne, Ephemera, Fruit Jars, Perfume, Spirits, Whiskey | Tagged Ball Brothers Company, Coca-Cola, Findlay Bottle Club, Lafayette & Co., Last Chance Whiskey, Marianne Dow, Mr Cachet, paper art, Royal Club Rye | 1 Comment

The “Cutter” Depot

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Picked up from Western Glob Top Whiskies / Western Glass web site: Here’s a few pictures from one of our more interesting recent digs. Down we went through eight feet of rubble and then a two foot clean dirt plug … Continue reading →

Posted in Digging and Finding, Flasks, Spirits, Whiskey | Tagged 5ths, Cutter, dig, Digging, flasks, privy, pumpkin seeds, Whiskey | Leave a comment

Monster 1850’s – 1860’s Privy Dig in the Gold Country

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Western Bitters News…! DIGGING NEWS: THE CLUBHOUSE HOLE: It’s funny how things sometimes happen. Coming up on December 3rd & 4th the 49er bottle club is holding their annual show and sale in Auburn California. The feature attraction … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Digging and Finding, Gin, News, Whiskey | Tagged 49er, Auburn, california, clubhouse, Digging, Hostetter, J.T. Daly, Jockey, probing, Western Bitters, Wistar's Gin | Leave a comment

Ken Edward & Bruce Silva Bottle Display Cases

Posted on 15 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ken Edward & Bruce Silva Bottle Display Cases 15 October 2011 Ken Edward has been leading the effort to make great internally illuminated bottle display cases. You can usually see them at the western shows full of great glass. Bruce … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottle Shows, Collectors & Collections, News, Whiskey | Tagged Bruce Silva, Canyonville, Display Case, Ken Edward | 2 Comments

Brice Silva Downieville Post

Posted on 17 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Downieville at the Forks of the North Yuba River Visit Western Whiskey Tool Top Gazette

Posted in Bottle Shows, News, Whiskey | Tagged Bruce Silva, Downieville, Tool Top Gazette, Western Whiskey | Leave a comment

Miniatures Stand out BIG in Downieville

Posted on 11 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

These little fellows are really cool. I collect mini Bitters so this was fun for me. With the big whiskeys and bitters dominating the show, I am compelled to give this wonderful display some respect. Truly outstanding.

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Collectors & Collections, Miniatures, Whiskey | Tagged bitters, Miniatures, Whiskey | Leave a comment

“Fuss Proof”

Posted on 29 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

ABA Auction #53 HOPATKONG WHISKEY J.C. HESS & CO PHILA. 10” With applied band and smooth base. These interesting whiskeys are one of the few that come in cobalt blue. This example came from the Sandor Fuss collection. Sandor is … Continue reading →