Tag Archives: Jeff Wichmann

Herkules Bitters – Now in Three Sizes

Posted on 26 October 2017 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Herkules Bitters – Now in Three Sizes 26 October 2017 (R•102717) As most of us know, Hercules is a Roman hero and god. He was the equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Zeus (Roman … Continue reading →

Posted in Apothecary, Auction News, Bitters, Cordial, Ephemera, History, Liquor Merchant, Questions, Tonics, Trade Cards | Tagged Apothecary, bitter, bitters, Brooklyn, Corey Stock, Edward Caverly, German, God, Hercules, Herkules, Hungary, Jeff Wichmann, Joe Gourd, Joseph C. Street, monogram, New York, pint, quart, Roman, unlisted | Leave a comment

Jacob Pinkerton’s Wahoo & Calisaya Bitters

Posted on 21 November 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jacob Pinkerton’s Wahoo & Calisaya Bitters 21 November 2015 (R•020116) Have you ever used the celebrated Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters better known by the cabalistic letters “I.M. O. K. — 1864– Y! Y!” This phrase is repeated in various period … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Ales & Ciders, Article Publications, Bitters, Digging and Finding, History, Liquor Merchant, Medicines & Cures, Questions, Tonics | Tagged alcohol, Ale, bitters, Calisaya, cigar, Corey Stock, depot, Digging, ferdinand meyer, fire, Frank Wicker, Gary Beatty, Jacob, Jeff Wichmann, liquor, Memphis, merchant, New York, Pinkerton, Saloon, Syracuse, Tonic, W. H. Warner, Wahoo, Whiskey | Leave a comment

FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Those Lucky Raffle Winners

Posted on 14 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC 2014 Lexington National | Those Lucky Raffle Winners 14 August 2014 With a record of $6,125 in donation money, the FOHBC was pleased to hold scheduled raffles throughout the 2014 Lexington National Show. An anchor $5 thousand dollar donation was given to the FOHBC … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottle Shows, Club News, FOHBC News, News | Tagged certificate, fohbc, Jeff Wichmann, Lexington, money, national, raffle | Leave a comment

Another Dewey’s Manila Bitters Pitcher

Posted on 24 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Another Dewey’s Manila Bitters Pitcher 24 May 2014 (R•060114) I received an email from a gentleman who was asking questions about a Dewey’s Manila Bitters pitcher (see above). The piece is from the private collection of Judy Milner, wife of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Ephemera, History, Pitchers, Spanish-American War | Tagged Adam-12, Admiral, Alicia Booth, bitters, Dan Cowman, Dewey, George Dewey, Houston, Jeff Wichmann, Manila, Martin Milner, naval, Patricio Montojo, Pitcher, Route 66, Spanish-American War, Tom Booth | Leave a comment

2013 Downieville Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Downieville Antique Bottle Show Photo Gallery | Part 4 21 September 2013 This fourth and conclusion post from Downieville is a grouping of some show photography from Scott Selenak (FOHBC Photographer) and myself from the 2013 Downieville Antique Bottle Show. Always lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Club News, Collectors & Collections, News, Photography, Spirits, Whiskey | Tagged california, Cherry Simi, Coco, Dean Wright, Dennis Fox, Downieville, Jackie Lindgren, Jeff Wichmann, Jerry Forbes, Ken Edward, Leisa Lambert, Lou Lambert, Meyer, Mike Henness, Pam Selenak, rafle, Randolph Haumann, Randy Taylor, Richard Siri, Rick Lindgren, Rick Simi, Scott Selenak, Vicky Kramer | Leave a comment

2013 Downieville Sabbatical – “just us two dogs”

Posted on 16 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2013 Downieville Sabbatical “just us two dogs” 16 September 2013 | Part 1 As some of you might know, I decided to take a long weekend, actually a week off sabbatical, to visit the historic town of Downieville, California with … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Bottle Shows, Collectors & Collections, Digging and Finding, History, Humor - Lighter Side, News, Photography | Tagged california, Cheri, Coco, dog, Downie, Downieville, gold, Jeff Wichmann, Jerry Forbes, mine, Mountain, Pam Selenak, path, Randy Selenak, Rick Simi, River, sabbatical, sacramento, Scott Selenak, Steve Bird, trail, Weimeraner, Yuba | 1 Comment

Cataloging of Bitters Bottles – Bill Ham

Posted on 9 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cataloging of Bitters Bottles – Bill Ham 09 August 2013 (R•040519) Cataloging of bitters by the various authors has been an ongoing and evolving process. Each new publication has added and increased the information. The additional information in each publication … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Bitters, Color, History, Price Guides, Publications | Tagged Art Umberger, Betty Wilson, Bill Ham, Bill Wilson, bitters, Carlyn Ring, J. H. Thompson, Jeff Wichmann, Jewel Umberger, Richard Watson, Western | Leave a comment

2013 Manchester Banquet Picture Gallery

Posted on 22 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show Banquet I wanted to get a few pictures of the 2013 FOHBC Manchester Antique Bottle Show Banquet out as fast as I could. Look for an upcoming article in Bottles and Extras. Great turn-out, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottle Shows, Club News, FOHBC News, News, Photography | Tagged Alan Blakeman, Alan DeMaison, banquet, Bob Ford, Charles Aprill, cocktail, Dave Maryo, Elizabeth Meyer, Ferdinand Meyer V, fohbc, Gene Bradberry, Jack Hewitt, James Campiglia, Jeff Wichmann, Jerry Forbes, Jim Bender, Jim Rogers, John Joiner, Joyce Rogers, Manchester, Mark Vuono, Maureen Crawford, Michael George, Mike Newman, Pam Selenak, Ralph Finch, sandor fuss, Steve Charing | 2 Comments

P. Guillaume’s Mineral Water Bottle Mystery

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

P. GUILLAUME’S MINERAL WATER POPE VALLEY, NAPA CO. CAL. Here is a puzzler for the Western collectors. I bet someone out there can provide information on this bottle. This is when I miss ole’ Michael Dolcini the most. [e-mail #1] … Continue reading →

Posted in Digging and Finding, Mineral Water, Questions | Tagged Albert Richenberger, california, Gold City, Jeff Wichmann, Marianne Dow, Mineral Water, Napa County, Nevada, P. Guillaume, Pope Valley | Leave a comment

Looking back at Deadwood, South Dakota

Posted on 6 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Usually, I do not get much time to watch television, but when Elizabeth and I do, we usually sit together on Sunday evenings and tune in on the latest HBO series. Award winning drama and documentaries are the norm, all … Continue reading →