Tag Archives: Wilmington

Looking at some Universal Bitters

Posted on 15 March 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at some Universal Bitters 15 March 2015 If you play word association with me and you say Universal, I think of Universal Pictures first, especially their older logos which were fantastic. One is pictured at the top of the post. Of … Continue reading →

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Alexander SaVille and his famous Delaware Bitters

Posted on 22 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Alexander SaVille and his famous Delaware Bitters 22 October 2014 I like the illustration of the SaVille Building in Wilmington, Delaware at the top of this post. Could there be a bitters story here? You bettcha! Look carefully at one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Bitters, History, Liquor Merchant, Medicines & Cures, Spirits, Tonics | Tagged Alexander, bitters, Delaware, liquor, SaVille, Tonic, Wilmington, Wine | Leave a comment

Are the J.T. Wiggins Gentian Bitters and Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters related?

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Are the J.T. Wiggins Gentian Bitters and Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters related? 03 December 2013 (R•120813 – J T Wiggins info update) (R•120813 – Embossing Comprison) (R•120813 – JT Higgins Pure Herb Bitter added) (R•012414 – Glass Works Auctions 3rd Example … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Civil War, History, Medicines & Cures, Questions, Tonics | Tagged Adrian, Alrich, bitters, Burkhardt, Compound, Crowe, Gentian, Gilliam, Goddin, grocer, Hashagen, Henry, Herb, Hinsley, James, Meyer, Norfolk, North Carolina, Richmond, Tribett, Virginia, Vollers, Wiggins, Wilmington, Wilson | Leave a comment

J. Boardman & Co. – New York – Mineral Waters

Posted on 21 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J. Boardman & Co. – New York – Mineral Waters 21 October 2013 Over the last decade or so, I have only seen two examples that came out of the ground in New York City (and heard of a third … Continue reading →

Posted in Auction News, Color Runs, Digging and Finding, Facebook, Mineral Water, Questions, Soda Water | Tagged Biro, Boardman, Broadway, Goldfrank, Kramerich, Mineral, New York, Pastor, Tim Henson, water, Wilmington | 1 Comment

What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows?

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows? By Bill Baab Why are you here? That’s an easy question, but the answer may not be. You might be here because of a chance to buy quality bottles for your … Continue reading →

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Surprise Bottle Article in Martha Stewart Living

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At the FOHBC National Show in Wilmington, Ohio last year, Jeanine Burkardt (wife of collector Jeff Burkhardt) came to my sales table and proudly showed me her copy of the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living (August 2010). This eight page spread had wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Article Publications, Bottle Shows, Color Runs, Publications, Utility Bottles | Tagged fohbc, Jeanine Burkhardt, Jeff Burkhardt, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart Living, ohio, Wilmington | Leave a comment

National Bitters (Ear of Corn) Inspiration

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some quick thinking at the FOHBC National Show this past August 2010, and since we were surrounded by corn fields in Wilmington, Ohio, prompted the addition of the inspirational source for the famous National Bitters (ear of corn). This table … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitters, Bottle Shows, Collectors & Collections, Figural Bottles, Humor - Lighter Side | Tagged Ear of Corn, Elizabeth Meyer, ferdinand meyer, fohbc, Houston, Meyer Collection, National Bitters, National Show, ohio, texas, Wilmington | Leave a comment

FOHBC Wilmington, Ohio Show Program Ad – 2010

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Posted in Article Publications, Bitters, Bottle Shows, Collectors & Collections, Color Runs, FOHBC News | Tagged bitters, Drakes, ferdinand meyer, Ferdinand Meyer V, fohbc, ohio, Plantation, Wilmington | Leave a comment

John Roots Bitters – Gorgeous Green Colors

Posted on 4 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

John Roots Bitters – Gorgeous Green Colors Buffalo, New York 04 April 2011 (R•Jan13) (R•120513) (R•103014) (R•032715) The recent Glass Discoveries Auction #64 in March had a wonderful example of a John Roots Bitters in a strong bright olive green color. … Continue reading →