Tag Archives: Bill Baab

What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows?

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows? By Bill Baab Why are you here? That’s an easy question, but the answer may not be. You might be here because of a chance to buy quality bottles for your … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Article Publications, Bottle Shows, Club News, FOHBC News, History | Tagged alabama, Bill Baab, california, Cherry Hill, chicago, Cincinnati, Collinsville, Colorado, Denver, Federation, florida, fohbc, Grand Rapids, illinois, indiana, jacksonville, Kentucky, Las Vegas, Louisville, Memphis, Michigan, Missouri, Montgomery, Muncie, Nashville, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, ohio, Pennsylvania, Pomona, Reno, Richmond, Rosemont, show, St. Louis, Syracuse, Tennessee, Toledo, Virginia, Wilmington, york | Leave a comment

The many apostrophes of Udolpho Wolfe’s – Tom Doligale

Posted on 23 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

‘U;D`O:L”P.H-O W”O,L’F/E`S The apostrophe ( ’ although often rendered as ‘ ) is a punctuation mark, Leading Udolpho Wolfe’s Schnapps authority Tom Doligale has put together a truly amazing image gallery on the Bottle Collectors facebook page of the many … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Color Runs, Glass Makers, Photography, Schnapps | Tagged apostrophy, Bill Baab, Schnapps, Tom Doligale, Udolpho Wolfe | 2 Comments

The Sale of The Private Collection of George S. McKearin – 1931 & 1932

Posted on 20 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Recognized as the Finest and Most Comprehensive in Existence Stiegel – South Jersey – New York State – New England – Ohio and Mid-Western – Blown Three-Mold INCLUDING MANY UNIQUE EXAMPLES WITH SOURCES FULLY AUTHENTICATED A Small Group of American … Continue reading →

Posted in Auction News, Blown Glass, Collectors & Collections, Early American Glass, Freeblown Glass, Glass Makers, History, Perfume, Publications | Tagged American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, Bill Baab, blown three mold, Diamond Daisy, Early American Glass, George S. McKearin, Helen McKearin, Hoosick Falls, Mid-Western, New England, New York, New York City, New York State, ohio, perfume, South Jersey, Stiegel | Leave a comment

American Bottles in the Charles B. Gardner Collection

Posted on 15 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Lure of the Empty Bottle As the Norman C. Heckler Auction 100 – The Warren C. Lane, Jr. Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks winds down and ends this Wednesday evening, 17 October 2012, I thought it might be appropriate to … Continue reading →

Posted in Article Publications, Auction News, Collectors & Collections, Early American Glass, Flasks, Historical Flasks, History, News | Tagged Bill Baab, Charles B. Gardner, Connecticut, Flask, Historical, Jared Spencer, Manchester, Norman C. Heckler, Stephen Van Rensselaer, Warren C. Lane | 4 Comments

Koka Nola – The Great Tonic Drink

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At one of the FOHBC National shows, four or five years ago, Elizabeth and I sat in on a seminar on the many copy cat brands of Coca-Cola. We were fascinated and really enjoyed the presentation and talk. [Incoming to … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, History, Soda Bottles | Tagged atlanta, Bill Baab, Charles David Head, Esposito, Georgia, Koka Nola | Leave a comment

2 XR Augusta and Charleston Square Bitters Spotted

Posted on 6 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2 XR Augusta and Charleston Square Bitters Spotted Dr. Tutt’s Golden Eagle Bitters & Old Carolina Bitters 06 August 2011 (R•030314 with Tutt’s Golden Eagle and Old Carolina Bitters Advertisements) (R•012915) My business trip to Augusta, Georgia this past week … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Collectors & Collections, Druggist & Drugstore, Tonics | Tagged Augusta, Bill Baab, bitters, Carolina, Charleston, Druggist & Drugstore, Georgia, Mike Newman, New York, Tonic, William Tutt | Leave a comment

Bill & Bea Baab Visit in Augusta

Posted on 5 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I had the opportunity to have a nice visit with Bill and Bea Baab of Augusta, Georgia last evening. Bill is a bottle legend and was recently inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. I have previously written about Bill (Read Bill … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Druggist & Drugstore, Medicines & Cures, Soda Bottles, Soda Water | Tagged Alligator, Augusta, Bea Baab, Bill Baab, Cures, Druggists, Georgia, Medicine | 1 Comment

River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure with embossed Alligator

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you collect cures, then the 1884 River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure, with embossed alligator, is probably your heart’s desire, unless one is already in your collection. Read the rest on the FOHBC site…

Posted in Collectors & Collections, History, Medicines & Cures | Tagged Alligator, Augusta, Bill Baab, Cure, Fever, River Swamp | 2 Comments

Bill Baab – A Tribute to a Man Who Has Done So Much

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Since I joined the Federation (FOHBC) and was elected to the Board, I have had the pleasure of working with Bill Baab, A person I have heard so much about. I thought I would take a moment to examine some of … Continue reading →