Monthly Archives: April 2012

The “Star of Baltimore”

You just have to love these umbrella style inks called the ‘Star of Baltimore” or ‘Baltimore Star“. Different from an Umbrella Ink in that the sides are concave and create the form of a star when viewed from the bottom. … Continue reading

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Bennett’s Stomach Bitters – A real puzzler

In from my friend, Civil War authority Jim Schmidt: see: CIVIL WAR MEDICINE (AND WRITING) * Thanks to Rick DeMarsh for token, and newspaper submissions. Stomach Bitters   1.75 Sure Death to Rats   2.00 1866 D.M. Bennett bill-head from … Continue reading

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Really liking this “Charleston Shield” Superior Soda Water

Really liking this “Charleston Shield” Superior Soda Water 22 April 2012 You can not miss this eBay listing for a blue Superior Soda Water or “Charleston Shield”. The bottle is drop dead gorgeous and is in great condition. This has … Continue reading

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AT & Co. means Asher S. Taylor & Company

AT & Co. means Asher S. Taylor & Company 21 April 2012 Ahh…what a nice trio of AT & Co bottles that are represented in the American Bottle Auctions | Auction 55 that is now on line. AT & Co. … Continue reading

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Bitter Witch – What a great name!

Bitter Witch – What a great name! 21 April 2012 (R•043016) In looking at the latest American Bottle Auctions | Auction #55 I was impressed, as usual, the the variety, depth and presentation of the bottles. That is expected. Next … Continue reading

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Antique & collecting hobby is under attack!

[Incoming PRG email…can this really be true?…anybody know anything about this? This could be a real mess..our Liberty as bottle and glass dealers may be at stake] Dear Antique Faire shoppers, flea market enthusiasts and collectors everywhere, Assembly Bill 391 … Continue reading

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Bottles from the Augusta Arsenal

Bottles from the Augusta Arsenal 19 April 2012 I am at the Greenville-Spartanburg airport waiting for a flight back to Houston. I never know how I will be connected with bottles each day, so today was a surprise. I had … Continue reading

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Umbrella Inks in the News

Umbrella Inks in the News 17 April 2012 (R•091515) Umbrella Inkwells have been in the news lately with the announcement of the FOHBC Reno Expo 2012 shoot-out including Drakes Plantation Bitters, Circle Cutter Whiskies and Umbrella Inks. Read Further: Shoot-out Update – … Continue reading

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Heinle’s Jockey Club Root Beer – Jockey & Horse Label

Hello Ferdinand, I enjoyed your recent post on the London Jockey Clubhouse Gins (Read Further: London Jockey Club House Gin) as they are one of my favorite bottles. I thought you might be interested in seeing a labeled root beer that has … Continue reading

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Extremely Rare Burgoon Ball aquired by Jeff Burkhardt

  Good Morning Ferdinand! There are few LRBS (Lightning Rod Balls) on my want list, but high-up on that list is the extremely rare BURGOON. I have the cobalt but the amber and SCA (Sun Colored Amthysist) have eluded me…until … Continue reading

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