Tag Archives: New York

Dr. Von Cort’s Restorative Bitters (and his Segars for Asthma)

Posted on 6 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Von Cort’s Restorative Bitters  (and his Segars for Asthma) 06 December 2014 With this series of Restorative Bitters posts of late, I can not but feel that they are all connected. The brands all contain the word “Restorative”, “Health” or … Continue reading →

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Knapp’s Health Restorative Bitters – New York City

Posted on 6 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Knapp’s Health Restorative Bitters – New York City 06 December 2014 It was widely reported that Peter B. Knapp ran the oldest drug store in New York City at 362 Hudson Street. His Knapp’s Wholesale and Retail Drug Store and Knapp’s … Continue reading →

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Restorative Bitters – Charles H. Ring

Posted on 5 December 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Restorative Bitters – Charles H. Ring 05 December 2014 Cruising mid 1800 newspapers in New York City for Bryant’s Stomach Bitters, I came across an 1850 advertisement for what appears to an unlisted Restorative Bitters by Charles H. Ring. Mr. Ring … Continue reading →

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Dr. Truman Stillman’s Temperance Bitters – NOLA

Posted on 21 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Truman Stillman’s Temperance Bitters – NOLA 21 November 2014 (R•112314) (R•121014) (R•061415) Dr. Truman Stillman’s Temperance Bitters (see advertisement below) is an unlisted bitters that was uncovered while I was trying to find out the original source of the Sarsaparilla … Continue reading →

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An Unknown Millionaire Found In New York

Posted on 16 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An Unknown Millionaire Found In New York Mr. Elden Casselle DeWitt 16 November 2014 I’ve often wondered who E. C. DeWitt (also written De Witt) was? A have a few of his DeWitt’s Stomach Bitters bottles, one is pictured above. … Continue reading →

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“In Hoc Vinces” – Romaine’s Crimean Bitters

Posted on 12 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“In Hoc Vinces” – Romaine’s Crimean Bitters 12 November 2014 (R•111614) I have posted before, back in August 2011, on Romaine’s Crimean Bitters when I started the Peachridge Glass web site. At that time I posted my color run (above) and … Continue reading →

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Herzberg’s Bitters & Botanic Bitters by Herzberg Brothers

Posted on 4 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Herzberg’s Bitters & Botanic Bitters by Herzberg Brothers 04 November 2014 I haven’t thought about my Botanic Bitters (pictured on right above) until I received the below e-mail from a fellow with a Herzberg’s Bitters cylinder (pictured on left above). … Continue reading →

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Dr. Whitney’s Bitters – Olean, New York

Posted on 9 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Whitney’s Bitters – Olean, New York 09 October 2014 (R•011119) New York collector, Mark Warne contacted me about a bitters bottle I was unfamiliar with. I just may add it to my collection! Mark was kind enough to send a … Continue reading →

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Cobalt bottle embossed W. S. Merrell & Co. – Cincinnati

Posted on 4 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cobalt bottle embossed W. S. Merrell & Co. – Cincinnati 04 October 2014 Now here is an interesting e-mail about a killer bottle that brings to mind the Solomon’s Strengthening and Invigorating Bitters from Savannah, Georgia and the S. S. … Continue reading →

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Woodgate & Company – Club House Gin

Posted on 18 September 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Woodgate & Company – Club House Gin 18 September 2014 NO PLEASURE CAN EXCEED THE SMOKING OF THE WEED Ken Edward had this cool Woodgate & Co., Club House Gin bottle at the Downieville Bottle Show this past weekend. Ken let me … Continue reading →

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