Tag Archives: London

Walker’s Vinegar Bitters bottled in Pastel Shades to “conceal the mess”

Posted on 3 January 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Walker’s California Vinegar Bitters “This ‘Bitters’ is one of the nastiest nostrums, introduced and largely sold by the most extensive and brazen advertising under the false pretense of being free from alcohol.” Walker’s Vinegar Bitters bottled in Pastel Shades … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Bitters, Color Runs, Druggist & Drugstore, Ephemera, History, Medicines & Cures, Remedy | Tagged bitters, Brenton, california, Dr. Gibbon’s, Dr. Walker, Indian Vegetable Bitters, John Campbell Spence, John Harvey Kellogg, Joseph Walker, London, New York, pastel, R.H. McDonald & Company, Richard H. McDonald, Rick Hall, San Francisco, Stockton, Temperance, Vinegar | Leave a comment

Charles Lediard and his Liquor Products

Posted on 12 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C H A R L E S L E D I A R D and his Liquor Products 12 November 2012 (R•020116) (R•061318) (R•070718) (R•082819) With my post the other day on OK PLANTATION Bitters (see: OK Plantation Bitters – the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Collectors & Collections, Digging and Finding, Figural Bottles, History, Spirits | Tagged bitters, C. Lediard, Charles Berlin, Charles Lediard, Charleston Mercury, Dick Watson, Eric McGuire, Franklin B. Hastings, Jacob Berlin, Lediard and Co., London, Lou Lambert, Mint Julep, Morning Call, New York, ok, Old Dominion, Plantation, St. Louis, Steve Mello, Stomach, The Southern Intelligencer | 5 Comments

The transposed London Jockey Club Huose (Club House) Gin

Posted on 30 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Extreme “London Jockey Clubhuose Gin” with mis-spelled CLUBHUOSE! The transposed London Jockey Club Huose (Club House) Gin 30 October 2012 LONDON JOCKEY CLUB HUOSE GIN Michael George has this extraordinary example of a London Jockey Club House Gin where ‘HOUSE’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Gin, Spirits | Tagged clubhouse, Clubhuose, Gin, Jockey, London, Michael George | Leave a comment

Dr. Harvey’s Blood Bitters – a Western English bottle?

Posted on 19 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rick Simi, Bruce Silva and some of the western bitters boys have been discussing the Dr. Harvey’s Blood Bitters of late over at Western Bitters News. This includes the origin, proprietor, name, dates, locale, embossed typography etc. I thought I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, History, Medicines & Cures, Questions | Tagged A.A. Dudley, bitters, Blood, Bruce Silva, california, circulation, Dr. Harvey, England, Eric McGuire, London, Rick Simi, San Francisco, San Joaquin Valley Railway, Stockton, William Harvey | Leave a comment

“Teakettles Demand Age Respect”

Posted on 4 September 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A lot of todays “experts” say Teakettles date from the 1870’s to 1890’s. I have put together a number of inkwell posts this past year and have had one specific post on Teakettle Inkwells in a draft mode waiting for … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Collectors & Collections, Figural Bottles, History, Inks, Questions | Tagged Antique Bottles and Inkwells, Ed Faulkner, Ink, inkwell, Joe Matthews, London, Lucy Faulkner, S. Mordan & Co., Teakettle, William Covill | Leave a comment

Buchanan’s Black & White Scotch Whisky Advertising

Posted on 17 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Yesterday I was writing and posting pictures of figural Buchanan cannon bottles (read: “the Buchanan Cannons”). During my research to determine the source of the Buchanan name I was led to the James Buchanan Company which is a scotch whisky “merchant”- a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Ephemera, History, Holiday, Humor - Lighter Side, Spirits, Whiskey | Tagged Black & White, Elizabeth Meyer, Glascow, James Buchanan & Co., London, Mac, Magee, Maggie, maryland, Mia, Murphy, Scotch, Scottie, Scottish, Terrier, Towson, West Highand, Westie, Whiskey, whisky | Leave a comment

“the Buchanan Cannons”

Posted on 16 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“the Buchanan Cannons” 16 August 2012 Buchanan’s Malt Whiskey Buchanan Sour Mash Whiskey Buchanan’s Extract of Sugar Corn In late June of this year, I felt like I was wrapping up the Figural Cannon Series (see bottom of page) with … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Collectors & Collections, Figural Bottles, History, Questions, Stained Glass, Whiskey | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, Bob Ferraro, Buchanan, canada, Cannon, Charles Aprill, Charles Gardner, Connie Ferraro, corn, England, Eric McGuire, Figural, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan & Co., James K. Polk, King Edward VII, liquor, London, Malt, merchant, Millard Fillmore, President, Prince of Wales, Queen Victoria, Scotch, Scottish, Series, sugar, Whiskey | 1 Comment

London Jockey Club House Gin

Posted on 14 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

London Jockey Club House Gin Obviously Gold Rush miners loved their Gin! 14 April 2012 (R•06Oct13) Without a doubt, my favorite non-Bitters square is the great London Jockey Club House Gin with embossed horse and rider. I have owned a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Color Runs, Digging and Finding, Gin, History, Spirits | Tagged club, Gin, house, James Patrick & Co, Jockey, London, San Francisco, The Golden Era | 1 Comment

Baltimore Bottle Show March 2011

Posted on 3 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Baltimore Bottle Show March 2011 03 April 2011 The Baltimore Antique Bottle Club hosts the grandaddy and biggest of shows the first week of March each year. Wow. Elizabeth and I usually arrive on Thursday night, visit with business clients, … Continue reading →