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Ice Cold Collectibles Illinois – Scott Terrell

Posted on 8 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I noticed a new facebook page called Ice Cold Collectibles Illinois last month developed by Scott Terrell. The graphics in particular on this cool Coca-Cola card pictured above caught my attention as Scott uses it as the primary art header … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Chapin & Gore – Chicago – Sour Mash

Posted on 15 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CHAPIN & GORE CHICAGO SOUR MASH 1867 15 August 2012 (R•041519) Gardner Spring Chapin & James Jefferson Gore Next in the figural barrel series is the Chapin & Gore Sour Mash whiskey from Chicago. Chapin & Gore were major liquor merchants with … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Favorite Bitters & Peoples Favorite Bitters

Posted on 14 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FAVORITE BITTERS | PEOPLES FAVORITE BITTERS Barrel Series – Favorite Bitters & Peoples Favorite Bitters 14 July 2012 (R•111916) (R•011217) Here is a strong barrel in two forms that you do not come across often. I have only seen examples in the … Continue reading →

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A Stunning Pen of Pigs from Glass Works Auctions and Elsewhere

Posted on 27 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Stunning Pen of Pigs from Glass Works Auctions and Elsewhere 27 February 2012 Glass Works Auctions in East Greenville, PA has a stunning group of pigs, primarily Anna Pottery, in their current Auction 94 called the “Ides of March” … Continue reading →

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Sanitarium Bitters & Hi Hi Bitters – No doubt what you are getting here!

Posted on 5 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“A nice concoction and bottle to brighten up your stay” Sanitarium Bitters & Hi Hi Bitters No doubt what you are getting here! 05 January 2012 (R•112713) In Part 3 of the PRG Triangular Bitters series we move from the … Continue reading →

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Theo Adams – St. Louis Collector

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[PRG] I received the following email this morning from Theo Adams… Hi, I was wondering if I could get my web page listed under the FOHBC links of Bottles & Glass General Sites. I would like to have it labeled … Continue reading →

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Four Bottle Shows this Weekend!

Posted on 8 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking for a Bottle Show this weekend? 11 & 12 November 2011 (Friday & Saturday) Chehalis, Washington The Washington Bottle Collectors Association presents the Autumn Antique Bottle, Insulator & Collectible Show Friday 11 November, Early Buyers $5.00 1:00 pm – … Continue reading →

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Bottled in Illinois – New Book

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Dave Hall: Information on a new bottle book called Bottled in Illinois, all color photos, 792 pages and only bottles from 1840 to 1880, I bought two copies this evening from Jeff Cress, Edwardsville, Illinois! Special copies will be … Continue reading →

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