Tag Archives: Whiskey

The “Cutter” Depot

Picked up from Western Glob Top Whiskies / Western Glass web site: Here’s a few pictures from one of our more interesting recent digs. Down we went through eight feet of rubble and then a two foot clean dirt plug … Continue reading

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Miniatures Stand out BIG in Downieville

These little fellows are really cool. I collect mini Bitters so this was fun for me. With the big whiskeys and bitters dominating the show, I am compelled to give this wonderful display some respect. Truly outstanding.

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“Fuss Proof”

ABA Auction #53 HOPATKONG WHISKEY J.C. HESS & CO PHILA. 10” With applied band and smooth base. These interesting whiskeys are one of the few that come in cobalt blue. This example came from the Sandor Fuss collection. Sandor is … Continue reading

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Life is Good in the South

Life is Good in the South A Jack Daniels Fishing Story 19 August 2011 I went fishing this morning, but after a short time I ran out of worms. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a … Continue reading

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Tattoo Work Inspired by Glass

Lance Westfall A tribute to his passion of digging, collecting, western whiskies and the FOHBC I did an earlier post today about the circle J.H. Cutter planned shoot-out (see post) at the FOHBC Reno 2012 Expo and it got me … Continue reading

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FOHBC Reno Shoot-outs Planned!

Do you think you own the best Drakes? Portions of an email in from Richard Siri and Marty Hall who are the organizers for the FOHBC Reno Expo next July. (FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo) Ferdinand: Marty and I met last … Continue reading

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Summertime is for Corn – Great Corn Figurals

Silver Queen Corn Summertime is for Corn – Great Corn Figurals 14 August 2011 I grew up in Maryland and remember all of the corn fields I would see on my way to the Maryland and Delaware beaches in the summer. … Continue reading

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Jeff Scharnowske’s Michigan Strap Sided Whiskey Flasks

Ahh…..long 4th of July weekends are for barbecue and BOTTLES! Incoming email and pictures from noted Michigan collector Jeff Scharnowske. Thanks Jeff. Pretty cool. Ferd, was just playing with my straps yesterday, brought them out of the basement and into my … Continue reading

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Jerry Forbes Does it Again

Jerry Forbes (Carmel, California) and I just finished the FOHBC Memphis National Show. As usual, Jerry has done phenomenal. He sold well and purchased well. Look at this photograph of some of his goodies just taken in his hotel room. … Continue reading

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Bourbon Whiskey Bitters

Yesterday at the FOHBC National Show and Sale in Memphis, I was able to add two (2) new Bourbon Whiskey Bitters to my collection. It’s fun to find new colors! B 171 BOURBON WHISKEY BITTERS, Circa 1860’s – 1880’s, BOURBON WHISKEY ( … Continue reading

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