Tag Archives: Jeff Burkhardt

Extremely Rare Burgoon Ball aquired by Jeff Burkhardt

Posted on 15 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

  Good Morning Ferdinand! There are few LRBS (Lightning Rod Balls) on my want list, but high-up on that list is the extremely rare BURGOON. I have the cobalt but the amber and SCA (Sun Colored Amthysist) have eluded me…until … Continue reading →

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Brown’s Castilian Bitters – Transitional Cannon Barrel Figural

Posted on 14 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Brown’s Castilian Bitters – Transitional Cannon Barrel Figural 14 March 2012 The Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham listing in Bitters Bottles is as follows: B 221.6  BROWN’S CASTILIAN BITTERS BROWN’S CASTILIAN // c // Wm. H. & Jerome B. Brown, Baltimore, … Continue reading →

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What is John Feldmann Telling Bob Ferraro?

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Archiving a little gallows humor inspired by funnyman Jeff Burkhardt.

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A Legendary Barto’s Great Gun Bitters Changes Hands

Posted on 21 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With a shot that is sure to be heard clear around the world, Peachridge Glass announces the sale of a legendary, Reading, Pennsylvania figural bottle in the shape of a cannon. Not only is this bottle extremely rare, it is … Continue reading →

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BottleNut.com – Some Great Photography

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) posted this comment in regards to the PRG Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54 post. from Froggy: Here’s a link to BOTTLENUT.com: http://bottlenut.com/products/13/CLICK-HERE-FOR-PHOTO-GALLERY.htm You will see some of the most incredible bottle & glass photography … Continue reading →

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Upcoming HistoricalGlass.com Auction

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt alerts us to an auction house that quite frankly, I am not aware of which pleasantly surprises me. I am speaking of HistoricalGlass.com. Glass International LLC was founded in 2000 by John De Caro. Prior to starting the … Continue reading →

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Greennish Old Home Bitters Resurfaces at Heckler

Posted on 7 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt has been following this elusive Old Home Bitters that showed up at the Mansfield, Ohio Show this year. I have been wanting pictures and info since I first heard of this rare colored bird. I believe Bill Ham … Continue reading →

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Some Big Easy Window Bottles

Posted on 6 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Email and pictures in from Jeff Burkhardt. Tom was Jeanines old boss. Thanks Jeff. Reminds me of the hit HBO Series Treme. I see a couple of Bitters Bottles. Jeanine, Thought of the frog man when I walked past this … Continue reading →

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Good Advice in Collecting Old Glass

Posted on 19 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt found this on www.Historicalglass.com and sent our way…Thanks Jeff!  1. Although supply and demand is a factor, and record prices may be set, don’t think that money can consistantly buy the best specimens. Courtesy and patience can … Continue reading →

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Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters – New Orleans

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters – New Orleans 16 November 2011 (R•021819) In from advanced bitters collector Jeff Burkhard regard an extremely rare Dr. E. C. Hydes Southern Stomach Bitters from New Orleans. This is a tough bottle … Continue reading →

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