Looking at a Collection of Pattern Molded Flasks
24 November 2013
While visiting with John Pastor and Liz Maxbauer in New Hudson, Michigan the other day, I was able to look at quite a few extraordinary bottles including Merchant’s Gargling Oils, Christmas flasks and Pattern Molded flasks to which this post is dedicated. The various shapes, patterns, pontils and lip treatments were a sight to behold. These pictures can only remotely capture the beauty of these bottles. I also included a few pictures of Pitkin flasks that dominated yet another shelf.
And a Few Pitkin Flasks……
About Ferdinand Meyer V
Ferdinand Meyer V is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. Ferdinand is the founding Principal of FMG Design, a nationally recognized design consultation firm. Ferdinand is a passionate collector of American historical glass specializing in bitters bottles, color runs and related classic figural bottles. He is married to Elizabeth Jane Meyer and lives in Houston, Texas with their daughter and three wonderful grandchildren. The Meyers are also very involved in Quarter Horses, antiques and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past 6-year President of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and is one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.
Lord help, that’s good stuff.
I have heard about this exemplary collection for several years and I find it to be exceptional.
Bob Ferraro