Daily Archives: 4 April 2011

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 →

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Sarracenia Life Bitters and the Triskelions

Posted on 4 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sarracenia Life Bitters and the Triskelions 04 April 2011 (R•060517) (R•040420 – Vining Update) A triskelion or triskele is a motif consisting of three interlocked spirals, or three bent human legs. Both words are from Greek “τρισκέλιον” (triskelion) or “τρισκελής” … Continue reading →

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Two Great Bottles – Glass Discoveries Auction #64

Posted on 4 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

On Sunday 20 March 2011, Glass Discoveries completed their 64th Auction. The insulator auction closed a few nights later. Sandor Fuss stated in Baltimore in early March that he was not going to participate in the auction. To my surprise, … Continue reading →

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