Category Archives: Technology

Lots of Bottles found in 200-year-old shipwreck discovered in northern Gulf of Mexico

Posted on 17 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This has been a fascinating story to follow. Please make SURE you watch the Video! Be patient as it takes a few moments to load. I am very much interested in where this ship was going, where it sank, what … Continue reading →

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The Bulls Eye Glass Pane

Posted on 28 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My association with bullseye window panes is limited, but on two occasions I almost crossed the line and obtained examples for the house here at Peach Ridge. The first encounter was at a country antique store west of Houston. This … Continue reading →

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AT & Co. means Asher S. Taylor & Company

Posted on 21 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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. means Asher S. Taylor & Company. I first became aware of these … Continue reading →

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Fire Grenades – Great Form and Color for Collectors

Posted on 7 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The grenade was thrown at the base of the fire so the glass would smash and release the chemicals – putting out the fire. Recently I have written and posted about collectible antique Glass Paperweights, Target Balls, Marbles, Witch Balls, Fly Traps, Glass Fishing Floats, Lightning … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter 2012 – Guy Wire ‘Eggs’

Posted on 6 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It has been almost a year since I started Peachridge Glass. I remember one of my first posts was for Easter 2011 (Read Happy Easter – CD 700 Egg Insulators). I wanted to see tonight if any new CD 700 ‘Egg’ … Continue reading →

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75 Porcelain Telephone Signs & Related Items in next Pole Top Discoveries Auction!

Posted on 14 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you haven’t yet heard…Ray Klingensmith and Pole Top and Glass Discoveries is having TWO Winter Auctions. These include: Pole Top Discoveries’ Auction #66 
Insulators & Signs, Online Bidding Begins: Sunday, February 19.
 Insulators & Signs, Sale Closes: Tuesday, February … Continue reading →

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Boys in Glass Houses – Taking on the Mannerisms of Men

Posted on 7 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

As I sometimes contently watch my grandson Nicholas (9 years old this month) playing his video games, riding his ATV and taking on the challenges of school and growing up, I remember that our country has made great strides in … Continue reading →

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More FOHBC Virtual Museum Inspiration

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Marianne Dow with the Findlay Bottle Club. Thanks MD! Fashion designer Valentino’s new virtual museum — wow! I’ll bet you will find some inspiration. With a big screen, it would be amazing. http://www.valentino-garavani-archives.org/teaserweb.html Yet another inspiration for the … Continue reading →

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W. H. Hutchinson & Son Bottling

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In to PRG] Hutchinson Playmates Of The Month! [HutchBook.com] Here’s another real photo postcard image courtesy of Dennis Smith.  This photograph features two women pouring soda from Hutchinson bottles into drinking glasses.  There are citrus groves behind the women and … Continue reading →

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A Day Made of Glass – very cool

Posted on 10 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

in from John Panella. Thanks John. Click Here Actually in my real life and work I design and work in glass. I am very aware of where this is headed and just love glass. John: Check out the Future of … Continue reading →

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