Daily Archives: 8 June 2013

More on Reproductions from Jim Bender and Bruce Silva

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This morning I did a Red Flag reproduction post that stirred up some folks rightly so. Reproductions have been around forever and will continue forever as long as there is a desirable original to copy. I think us bitters collectors especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Figural Bottles, Fruit Jars, News, Questions, Reproductions, Scams & Frauds, Utility Bottles | Tagged Bruce Silva, Drake's Plantation Bitters, Fruit Jar, Jim Bender, Mason, red flag, reproduction, Stephen Youker, USA Hospital | 1 Comment

Drake’s Plantation Bitters and other Reproductions out in the market

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

They are excellent repros and would easily pass to the unsuspecting as original bottles. The dealer had 10 or 15 of each type. And, guess the price of each… only $24.00. REPRODUCTION ALERT Ferdinand, I was very interested in your … Continue reading →