Tag Archives: George

R.C. Ridgway & Co. Lady’s Leg – Philadelphia

Posted on 24 December 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

R.C. Ridgway & Co. Lady’s Leg – Philadelphia 24 December 2018 I received the email below and pictures of an exciting new find from Robert Biro that I thought I would share. I was curious who R.C. Ridgway was? It … Continue reading →

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Two incredibly tall G. N. Morison Wholesale Druggist Ads

Posted on 26 June 2017 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two incredibly tall G. N. Morison Wholesale Druggist Ads 26 June 2017 I’ve written about George Noble Morison of New Orleans before, specifically his extremely rare G. N. Morison’s Invigorating Bitters. Here are two really interesting vertical advertisements from Morison who was … Continue reading →

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A few of my aqua figural bitters met for a little sun today.

Posted on 8 November 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A few of my aqua figural bitters met for a little sun today. 08 November 2015 A few of my aqua figural bitters met for a little sun today. That being a National Bitters (figural ear of corn), Old Sachems … Continue reading →

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Ponce De Leon Bitters

Posted on 25 May 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ponce De Leon Bitters George Jefferson Howard and the Coca-Cola Connection 25 May 2015 Here another great bitters square that John Pastor has in his current American Glass Gallery Auction 14 which is now online. The picture at the top of … Continue reading →

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This Chestnut Grove applied seal whiskey is a personal favorite

Posted on 25 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This Chestnut Grove applied seal whiskey is a personal favorite 25 January 2015 You never know what is going to happen or what you might see in bottle collecting. Yesterday I was monitoring some Facebook posts and I received a … Continue reading →

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Frederick’s Great Remedy – The American Star Bitters

Posted on 24 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Frederick’s Great Remedy – The American Star Bitters 24 January 2015 On February 23, 1866, George P. Frederick may have opened his morning newspaper with coffee and a biscuit only to read with interest the following lines titled “The American Star“. … Continue reading →

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Rose Hill Stomach Bitters – New York

Posted on 21 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rose Hill Stomach Bitters – New York 21 December 2014 Rose Hill Stomach Bitters from New York made by H. M. Mosher & Company. That is pretty much all we really have on this one. The actual bottle, the name, … Continue reading →

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T. J. Lummus’ A.V. Bitters – Lynn Mass

Posted on 26 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

T. J. Lummus’ A.V. Bitters – Lynn Mass 26 November 2014 (R•112714) (R•121115) An important bitters sold this past Monday night in the Glass Works Auctions, The ‘Christmas Comes Early’ Catalog Auction #105 . The T. J. LUMMUS’ A.V. BITTERS from Lynn, Massachusetts (Ring/Ham, … Continue reading →

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I wish someone would find me a Newfoundland Bitters

Posted on 19 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I wish someone would find me a Newfoundland Bitters 19 November 2014 Sitting lonely, in the Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham Bitters Bottles book, is a listing for N 21 NEWFOUNDLAND BITTERS, The Daily Picayune (New Orleans) April 4, 1869. I had seen … Continue reading →

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The Beggs’ and their Dandelion Bitters

Posted on 18 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Beggs’ and their Dandelion Bitters 18 November 2014 (R•010315) (R•120317) (R•032019) (081019) As a follow-up to both of the DeWitts Stomach Bitters posts, I thought it would be appropriate to do a post on Beggs Dandelion Bitters. Beggs and DeWitt were partners … Continue reading →

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