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Brown’s Aromatic Bitters – Hannibal, Missouri

Posted on 13 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Brown’s Aromatic Bitters – Hannibal Missouri 13 November 2014 (R•111514) (R•111814) [This post was inspired by Tim Henson from Missouri] Jim Hagenbuch with Glass Works Auctions sure knows how to tug at the heart-strings (and pull at the purse strings) as … Continue reading →

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“In Hoc Vinces” – Romaine’s Crimean Bitters

Posted on 12 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“In Hoc Vinces” – Romaine’s Crimean Bitters 12 November 2014 (R•111614) I have posted before, back in August 2011, on Romaine’s Crimean Bitters when I started the Peachridge Glass web site. At that time I posted my color run (above) and … Continue reading →

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McManman’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters – Milwaukee

Posted on 11 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

McManman’s Celebrated Stomach Bitters – Milwaukee Another Young America Stomach Bitters and Isham’s Stomach Bitters Variation? 11 November 2014 McManman, now that is a peculiar way to spell a version of the name McMahon. Almost a tongue twister. I also … Continue reading →

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Isham’s Stomach Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 10 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Isham’s Stomach Bitters – Chicago 10 November 2014 (R•111114) The Isham’s Stomach Bitters is an extremely rare bitters that some say may be a western bitters. Even in Ring & Ham is says, “Thought by some to be from San Diego, … Continue reading →

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Reference to an unlisted Mormon Tonic Bitters

Posted on 8 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Reference to an unlisted Mormon Tonic Bitters 08 November 2014 (R•040819 – R&H listing) Made and used by the Mormons of Utah for 46 years The other day, while patrolling the internet, I came across this listing for Mormon Tonic Bitters … Continue reading →

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So who is Dr. Buzzell?

Posted on 8 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

So who is Dr. Buzzell? 08 November 2014 So who is Dr. Buzzell? At first when I found a Dr. Buzzell’s bitters advertisement (below) while working on the Globe Tonic Bitters (Portland, Maine) post, I thought we might have an unlisted … Continue reading →

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Globe Tonic Bitters – Portland, Maine

Posted on 7 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Globe Tonic Bitters – Portland, Maine 07 November 2014 Glass Works Auctions has this spectacular example of a fully labeled Globe Tonic Bitters from John W. Perkins & Company in Portland, Maine in the “Christmas Comes Early” Auction #105 that … Continue reading →

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Fully labeled Dr. A. S. Hopkins Union Stomach Bitters

Posted on 6 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fully labeled Dr. A. S. Hopkins Union Stomach Bitters 06 November 2014 Glass Works Auctions has this super example of a Dr. A. S. Hopkins Union Stomach Bitters in their “Christmas Comes Early” Auction 105 that opens on 10 November 2014. … Continue reading →

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Herzberg’s Bitters & Botanic Bitters by Herzberg Brothers

Posted on 4 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Herzberg’s Bitters & Botanic Bitters by Herzberg Brothers 04 November 2014 I haven’t thought about my Botanic Bitters (pictured on right above) until I received the below e-mail from a fellow with a Herzberg’s Bitters cylinder (pictured on left above). … Continue reading →

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Deutenhoff’s Swiss Bitters – Savannah

Posted on 30 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Deutenhoff’s Swiss Bitters – Savannah 30 October 2014 (R•11.12.15) (R•020319) Here is a tough bitters that I have never seen before. The Deutenhoff’s Swiss Bitters from Savannah, Georgia recently sold in the American Glass Gallery Auction #13 that closed this past Tuesday night. It is … Continue reading →

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