Monthly Archives: July 2011

Meyer Table at the 2011 Houston Bottle Show

Posted on 24 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I took of few pictures of my two (2) tables at the 2011 Houston Bottle Show. The proximity of the show allowed me to take some of my light tables and to display a few bottles. I had no illusions … Continue reading →

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A Picture of a Picture of Two of Brad Francis’s Kelly’s Old Cabin Bitters

Posted on 23 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I am at the Houston Bottle Show today. Folks, this is the best I could get as far as seeing two legendary Kelly’s Old Cabin Bitters. Two recent trips to Brad Francis’s house, which is 10 hours away by car … Continue reading →

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Is there a Blue Embossed Bitters Barrel?

Posted on 22 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is there a Blue Embossed Bitters Barrel? 22 July 2011 I received the below noted email from Carl Hotkowski which really got me dreaming of a blue Old Sachems…….. Hello Ferdinand, Just a quick question if you have the time. Are … Continue reading →

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Patent-Medicine Themed Patriotic Covers from the Civil War!

Posted on 22 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Do you have a bottle of “Uncle Sam’s Infallible Remedy”? How about “Lincoln’s Renowned Rebel Exterminator”? I bet you don’t! Check out some fun patent-medicine themed patriotic covers from the Civil War! Read the rest from noted Civil War author … Continue reading →

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White-Pool House Museum Bottle Donation

Posted on 21 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Please look at these pictures and list. After speaking to Ms. Holcomb after a Facebook post, I asked her to send pictures and a list of the bottles donated. I really do not see anything outside of the $1 – … Continue reading →

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A Few Western Whiskeys

Posted on 20 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Major Western Collector Dale Mlasko sends this great picture and information about some rare and important Western Whiskeys…Thanks for sharing Dale. As usual, the best of the best. Hi Ferdinand, I thought I would send you a picture of a … Continue reading →

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Drake’s Plantation Bitters Article Raises Serious Questions – Cecil Munsey, PhD

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Drake’s Plantation Bitters Article Raises Serious Questions! Read at CecilMunsey.com *Search for Drakes on Site “COMPLIMENTARY TIDINGS” with regard to BOTTLES AND THEIR HISTORY FROM Cecil Munsey, PhD Website: http://www.CecilMunsey.com Email: CecilMunsey@cox.net Cecil Munsey, PhD – Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs … Continue reading →

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Four Nice Bitters from Greg Bair

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It is always nice to get an email and pictures from someone who has recently found and/or purchased some new bottles. I think these bottles and pictures are quite nice from Greg Bair! [Greg’s eMail] Managed to acquire these in … Continue reading →

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Civil War “USA Hospital Department” Bottle w/Pontil NR

Posted on 17 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Civil War “USA Hospital Department” Bottle w/Pontil NR 17 July 2011 I thought I would document the series of events on eBay and Facebook that transpired very quickly on 11 & 12 July 2011 that have both given me great … Continue reading →

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Boddlegeddon – Five (5) Shows on 23 July 2011

Posted on 16 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Can you believe it! Five, count them, 5 Antique Bottle and Glass Shows on 23 July! Bottlegeddon! I’m headed to the Houston show. If I was a zillionaire, maybe I could arrange for a Lear jet, helicopter and motorcycle escort … Continue reading →

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