Tag Archives: Jim Mitchell

People-Spotting at Heckler 2012

Posted on 6 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

PEOPLE-SPOTTING AT HECKLER 2012 This is the second of two posts of pictures from today’s events at Hecklers. (See: Table-Hopping at Heckler 2012). Lots and lots of people that I have not met before, lots of friends, familiar faces and people … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottle Shows, News, Photography | Tagged Bill Heminger, Columbus Day, Dave Kyle, Heckler, Janine Burkhardt, Jeff Burkhardt, Jim Hall, Jim Mitchell, Jodi Hall, John Pastor, Jonathan Melnic, Larry Johnson, Liz Maxbauer, Lynn Mitchell, Mike Dickman, Mike Newman, people, Richard and Cathy Tucker, Steve Ketcham | Leave a comment

“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction

Posted on 15 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction 15 September 2012 (Updated 110418) “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” Norman C. Heckler probably has one of the most exciting auctions to come along in some time with The Warren … Continue reading →

Posted in Ales & Ciders, Auction News, Collectors & Collections, Early American Glass, Figural Bottles, Flasks, Glass Companies & Works, Historical Flasks, History, Museums, News | Tagged Alexander Coffman Ross, auction, cabin, Clarence G. Michalis, Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson, Edmund and Jayne Blaske, Frank Brockman, GVII-1, GVII-2, Heckler, Irwin Silber, Jim Mitchell, John Tyler, Jr., Log, Martin Van Buren, Mount Vernon Glass Works, New York, New York Historical Society, North Bend, Tippecanoe, Tyler, Vernon, Warren "Bud" Lane, Warren C. Lane, Whig, William Harrison | 2 Comments

Early pictures of some of the characters and legends or both

Posted on 18 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Early pictures of some of the characters and legends or both 18 June 2012 I really like seeing older pictures of some of the collecting greats, legends and characters that I have heard so much about. I realize these pictures … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Early American Glass, Facebook, History, Photography | Tagged Allie Clevenger, Ben Crane, Bob Hinely, Charles Aprill, Charles Gardner, Coventry, Dana Charlton-Zarro, Dennis Traverso, Dick Watson, Don Bryant, Dr. Burton Spiller, Eugene Heisy, Gene Bradberry, Georgia Hinely, Helen McKearin, Jane Aprill, Jessie Brainard, Jim Mitchell, Joe Butewicz, Joe Zarro, John Joiner, JPF Flask, Keene, Ken Wilson, Kim Kokles, Liz Heckler, Marcia Dwyer, Marion McCandless, Mark Vuono, Michael Dolcini, New Hampshire, Noel Thomas, Norman Heckler, Old Sturbridge Village, Ralph Finch, Ray Dwyer, Rick Ciralli, Ron Rainka, Shultis, Skinners, Tippecanoe, Tom McCandless, Tom Phillips, Tony Shank | 2 Comments

Pineapple Bitters – The Different Variants

Posted on 4 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Pineapple Bitters – The Different Variants 04 April 2012 (Amended: 08 April 2012 with two W & Co NY pineapple pictures from Bruce Silva) (Amended: 08 April 2012 with two J. C & Co pineapple pictures) (R•052814-BBS example) (R•031416-Fuss Example … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Collectors & Collections, Color Runs, Figural Bottles | Tagged A. L. Lacraix, bitters, Bruce Silva, Figural, Fuss, I. & L. M. Helman, JC & CO, Jim Mitchell, Lynn Mitchell, Meyer Collection, Pineapple, W & Co. NY | 3 Comments

General Scotts Artillery Bitters – The Ultimate Cannon Barrel Figural

Posted on 13 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

General Scotts Artillery Bitters – The Ultimate Cannon Barrel Figural 13 March 2012 (R•052814) (R•062517) (R•052719-Genius) The next figural cannon, and in my opinion, the greatest example in rarity is the General Scotts Artillery Bitters. As recorded in Carlyn Ring … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Civil War, Collectors & Collections, Figural Bottles, History | Tagged Bill Ham, Bill Taylor, Carlyn Ring, Charles Aprill, Charles Gardner, Civil War, Dave Kyle, Don Keating, Jim Hagenbuch, Jim Mitchell, Major General, Major General Banks, Major General Dix, Major General Fremont, Major General McClellan, New York, Robert Skinner, sandor fuss, Sidney Genius, United States Army, Winfield Scott | 2 Comments

Cathedral Pickle Picture Page

Posted on 31 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers and Posted it on The Peachridge Cathedral Pickle Picture Page It was really a great experience to see the Cathedral Pickle display at the FOHBC York Show (was it York or Wilmington?)…I … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectors & Collections, Figural Bottles, Photography, Pickle Jars, Utility Bottles | Tagged Cathedral Pickle, Cathy Gray, Charles Aprill, Ed Gray, Jim Mitchell, Lynn Mitchell, Michael Dolcini, pickle jar, Terry Gillis, Willington | 6 Comments

Bininger’s Night Cap Flask

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bininger’s Night Cap Flask 01 July 2011 I bet most of you have not seen one of these bottles before. I know I hadn’t…until this past Wednesday at Jim and Lynn Mitchell’s house outside of Tampa. I believe this Bininger’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Article Publications, Collectors & Collections, Flasks, History | Tagged Bininger, Bob Ferraro, Don Keating, Jack Pelletier, Jim Mitchell, Night Cap | Leave a comment

Handled Pineapples Enjoyed in Sunny Florida

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I’m sitting here in Miami’s airport stuck as a bug in a rug. Storms have diverted most incoming flights to alternate landing spots in Florida so I have no plane to fly back to Houston. I guess I will just … Continue reading →