Tag Archives: pontil

Bertinguiot… French or American Inks?

Posted on 27 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bertinguiot… French or American Inks? 27 August 2014 (R•082814) Must be Dale Mlasko week (visit Oregon Trail Antique Bottles & Glass). Keep getting these drop-dead, stunning pictures of bottles that were dug in San Francisco. Earlier this week it was the E. Julin – ABO … Continue reading →

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An XR, Dr. Paetz’s Stomach Bitters makes an appearance

Posted on 27 June 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An XR, Dr. Paetz’s Stomach Bitters makes an appearance 27 June 2014 (R•110814) I was a little stunned when I received an auction announcement from Greg Spurgeon and North American Glass earlier in the month. The surprise was not another fine auction … Continue reading →

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Lead-off Hitters in the Glass Works “Festival of Color’ Auction #102

Posted on 18 June 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lead-off Hitters in the Glass Works “Festival of Color’ Auction #102 18 June 2014 Jim Hagenbuch, Glass Works Auctions chief, wisely led off with three spectacular pontiled medicine bottles in his Glass Works “Festival of Color’ Auction #102 that closed this past Monday evening. Lot … Continue reading →

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Dr. Green’s Poleish Bitters; yes it is spelled wrong.

Posted on 14 March 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Green’s Poleish Bitters; yes it is spelled wrong (on the bottle). 14 March 2014 I suppose I could make some sort of ethnic joke here with the way “Polish” is spelled on the Dr. Green’s Poleish Bitters, but I … Continue reading →

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Colored Pontiled St. Louis Sodas – Feltman Collection

Posted on 28 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Colored Pontiled St. Louis Sodas Tom Feltman Collection 28 June 2013 My wife said I will probably die in a privy and I told her SO BE IT. Hello Ferdinand, I live near St. Louis, Mo. and have been digging … Continue reading →

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The Pickin’s of Lancaster County

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This is hopefully the first of many new antique bottle and glass postings by guest writers who have a talent with words, story-telling, photography and digital technology. I asked Eric first because I simply think he is near the best … Continue reading →

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Jack Stecher and his John Moffat Phoenix Bitters

Posted on 15 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J O H N   M O F F A T P H O E N I X   B I T T E R S N E W   Y O R K Jack Stecher and his John Moffat … Continue reading →

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Small Inkwell Bottles Page

Posted on 24 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A stunning array of small inkwells has been posted on facebook over at Bottle Collectors of late. (includes various additions of importance from elsewhere) Small Inkwell Bottles Page 24 April 2012 A stunning array of small inkwells has been posted … Continue reading →

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The “Star of Baltimore”

Posted on 23 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You just have to love these umbrella style inks called the ‘Star of Baltimore” or ‘Baltimore Star“. Different from an Umbrella Ink in that the sides are concave and create the form of a star when viewed from the bottom. … Continue reading →

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Umbrella Inks in the News

Posted on 17 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Umbrella Inks in the News 17 April 2012 (R•091515) Umbrella Inkwells have been in the news lately with the announcement of the FOHBC Reno Expo 2012 shoot-out including Drakes Plantation Bitters, Circle Cutter Whiskies and Umbrella Inks. Read Further: Shoot-out Update – … Continue reading →

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