Tag Archives: display

U.S.A. Hospital Department bottles

Posted on 31 March 2019 by Ferdinand Meyer V

U.S. Army Hospital Department bottles 31 March 2019 I’ve always wanted to create a gallery of U.S. Army Hospital Department bottles. The molds, colors and use during the Civil War and later years epitomizes the history and stunning glass in our … Continue reading →

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The donated bottle display that I spoke of at the national show

Posted on 17 August 2017 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The donated bottle display that I spoke of at the national show 17 August 2017 Hi Ferdinand: These photo’s are of the permanent display that I assembled for the East Hartford Public Library with the help of many collectors on … Continue reading →

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Chattanooga National Bitters Spotting

Posted on 19 August 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Chattanooga National Bitters Spotting 19 August 2015 (R•082015) As busy as I was at the FOHBC 2015 Chattanooga National Antique Bottle Show, I certainly had the opportunity to see some nice bitters on the floor, under the tables, in the … Continue reading →

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FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Educational Displays

Posted on 14 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Educational Displays 14 August 2014 We ended up with thirteen education displays at the Lexington National that were as different from the recent Reno and Manchester National displays as possible. Interesting and interactive to some extent, they … Continue reading →

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July 2014 – Antique Bottle & Glass Photo Gallery

Posted on 1 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Here we go with the July 2014 group of pictures (my favorites) culled from a few of the web and Facebook sites. Top honor goes to Jerry Forbes from the Big Sur area of California. Pictured above is an extremely rare 5-Log, … Continue reading →

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Corn n’ Fish at the 2014 Houston Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 19 July 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Corn n’ Fish at the 2014 Houston Antique Bottle Show 19 July 2014 Read from 2012: I brought a few of my Drakes to the Houston Show Read from 2013: Houston 2013 Antique Bottle Show – Showing Off Some of you may … Continue reading →

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January 2014 – Antique Bottle & Glass Photo Gallery

Posted on 1 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Here we go with the January 2014 group of pictures culled from a few of the web and Facebook sites that we all like. I really enjoy the sunlight, shadows and reflections in some of these pictures. Truly some spectacular settings. … Continue reading →

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Having Fun With “Off the Wall” Bottles

Posted on 25 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Having Fun With “Off the Wall” Bottles 25 January 2014 Showing off bottles in creative fashion provides much enjoyment and is a way to get as much pleasure as possible out of the glass that you own. Sometimes good presentation … Continue reading →

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December 2013 – Antique Bottle & Glass Photo Gallery

Posted on 31 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Just wanted to send a couple of pictures that Scott took of our hair bottles in our new display cabinet. When the sun comes up in the morning, the colors just light up the living room… “ – Pam Selenak He … Continue reading →

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Bigger in TEXAS – The Cole Display

Posted on 20 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bigger in TEXAS – The Cole Display 20 August 2013 Ferdinand, it was good to visit with you again this year at the (Houston) bottle show. I have attached photos of the bottle display and the dog & cat hospital bottle. … Continue reading →

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