Tag Archives: Tonic

J. W. Coltons Nervine Strengthening Bitters & Trade Card

Posted on 15 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J. W. Coltons Nervine Strengthening Bitters & Trade Card 15 April 2012 (R•053014) I was looking around eBay yesterday and eventually hit my bookmarked section on Trade Cards. I saw the usual cards, many being Burdock Blood Bitters but one … Continue reading →

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A Very Rare D. Mortimores Great American Fever & Ague Tonic St. Louis Mo.

Posted on 11 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

D. MORTIMORES GREAT AMERICAN FEVER & AGUE TONIC Hi Ferdinand…Here’s one you might not see listed in the pontiled medicine books. A very rare D. MORTIMORES GREAT AMERICAN FEVER & AGUE TONIC ST. LOUIS MO. How can you not love a … Continue reading →

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Edward Wilder and his Building Bottles

Posted on 12 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Edward Wilder and his Building Bottles 12 February 2012 (R•012614) (R•010919) This weekend I was cataloging a bottle from Edward Wilder, who was a wholesale druggist in Louisville, Kentucky. I purchased the bottle from John Pastor (Antique Bottle & Glass … Continue reading →

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Dr. Petzold’s Genuine German Bitters – Patent Medicine

Posted on 1 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Petzold’s Genuine German Bitters 01 February 2012 (R•011715) (R•050819) My friend and Civil War author, Jim Schmidt (see Civil War Medicine) sent me a link today for an eBay listing for a Baltimore Letterhead dated 1887 for a Dr. Petzold’s … Continue reading →

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Rohrer’s Expectoral Wild Cherry Tonic

Posted on 24 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rohrer’s Expectoral Wild Cherry Tonic “Rohrer’s Bitters Still Ahead” 24 December 2011 (R•061714) (R•101115) While cleaning my glass shelves yesterday in anticipation of a visit from noted Civil War Medicine author James Schmidt, I spent a few extra moments polishing … Continue reading →

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The Johnnie Walker Box and the Dr. Wheeler’s – or You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!

Posted on 19 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand: Have been following your latest posts picturing the fancy squares and have really enjoyed them. Maybe by coincidence, I just picked one up 3 days ago. Here in southern California we do not find much to brag about … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Dr. Wheeler’s Tonic Sherry Wine Bitters 18 November 2011 (R•060114-Michael George) The fourth (4th) in the series of Roped Corner Fancy Square Series (see links at the bottom of article for previous postings) is the Dr. Wheeler’s … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters 14 November 2011 Yesterday I wrote about the National Tonic Bitters which probably is the most ornate of the roped bitters.  Read: Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters It prompted a few responses … Continue reading →

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2 XR Augusta and Charleston Square Bitters Spotted

Posted on 6 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2 XR Augusta and Charleston Square Bitters Spotted Dr. Tutt’s Golden Eagle Bitters & Old Carolina Bitters 06 August 2011 (R•030314 with Tutt’s Golden Eagle and Old Carolina Bitters Advertisements) (R•012915) My business trip to Augusta, Georgia this past week … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Name for a Barrel…Old Sachem Bitters and Wigwam Tonic

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Label: From an old Indian recipe in possession of the family of the proprietor for upwards of a century is now offered to the public as one of the most healthy and wholesale beverages extant and as a tonic is unsurpassed. … Continue reading →

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