Tag Archives: Georgia

Killer Columbian Inks added to Newman Collection

Posted on 17 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferd: Just bought this aqua gallon Harrison’s to go with my cobalt bottle. Feel free to post on Peachridge. Trying to show the killer whittling. This was supposedly found in a house in Savannah, Georgia a few years ago. Mike … Continue reading →

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Solomon’s Strengthening & Invigorating Bitters – Savannah, Ga.

Posted on 13 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

SOLOMONS’ STRENGTHENING BITTERS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 13 August 2012 (Post updated 18 December 2012) (R•020219) Sometimes I have bottle posts that take a longer and broader range approach such as the Fancy Square Series and the Figural Barrel Series etc. Other … Continue reading →

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Chief Mike – Barber Shop Art & Collectables

Posted on 27 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have to say, I meet some interesting people online through this site, the FOHBC site and the facebook bottle and glass sites. In this case it is Chief Mike Murro. Enjoy… Barber-shopping for me started with shining shoes with … Continue reading →

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Bottles from the Augusta Arsenal

Posted on 19 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bottles from the Augusta Arsenal 19 April 2012 I am at the Greenville-Spartanburg airport waiting for a flight back to Houston. I never know how I will be connected with bottles each day, so today was a surprise. I had … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Mike Newman Bottles – Upstairs Sodas

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mike Newman Bottles – Upstairs Sodas 04 August 2011 I am in Augusta, Georgia for three days of business and was able to sneak away yesterday evening to see the fantastic bottle collection of Mike Newman from Martinez, Georgia. This is an important collection … Continue reading →

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Mike Newman Bottles – Downstairs

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mike Newman Bottles – Downstairs 04 August 2011 I am in Augusta, Georgia for three days of business and was able to sneak away yesterday evening to see the fantastic bottle collection of Mike Newman from Martinez, Georgia. This is … Continue reading →

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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 →

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