Tag Archives: American Bottle Auctions

Bodmann Baltimore Cathedral Pickles perish in great San Francisco Fire

Posted on 19 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Wichmann over at American Bottle Auctions in Sacramento, California, has an exciting auction online as I write. This is Auction #56 that closes on 26 August 2012. Besides the spectacular Kelly’s Old Cabin Bitters (see above), and the Cropper’s Stomach … Continue reading →

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Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo 07 August 2012 “Example found in a barn in Iowa” A number a people alerted me to a square, green bitters bottle that they spotted with Jeff Wichmann at … Continue reading →

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Two Bryant’s Stomach Bitters cones at Reno!

Posted on 6 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two Bryant’s Stomach Bitters cones at Reno! 06 August 2012 (Updated 12 August 2012) It seems like a good time to corral the various known specimens of Bryant’s Stomach Bitters. Two examples were seen at the FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – I. Nelson’s Old Bourbon

Posted on 26 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I. NELSON’S OLD BOURBON  MAYSVILLE, KY Isaac Nelson 26 July 2012 (Updated 23 August 2013) (R•091516) In my determination to leave “no stone uncovered” in the Figural Barrel Series (see far below), I now write on the I. NELSON’S OLD BOURBON … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Dr. Chandler’s Jamaica Ginger Root Bitters

Posted on 17 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

DR. CHANDLER’S JAMAICA GINGER ROOT BITTERS 17 July 2012 (R•110816) The Chandler’s are definitely a favorite with bitters collectors because of the unique form of the barrel which is a flattened oval opposed to round like most figural barrels. They come … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Wormser Bros San Francisco

Posted on 13 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

WORMSER BROS | SAN FRANCISCO OK, let’s knock out this great Wormser Brothers figural barrel that I have posted about before on Peachridge Glass. This “belly button”, “bulls-eye” or “bunghole” barrel, with the much desired San Francisco embossing, is a … Continue reading →

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The GIV Eagle Masonic Historical Flask

Posted on 28 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two nice pictures of a cobalt blue, Eagle Masonic historical flask were posted on facebook the other day by New Orleans, super collector Charles Aprill (2 l’s) that rocked the site prompting some high praise from all who viewed. This … Continue reading →

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Bitter Witch – What a great name!

Posted on 21 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Target Balls – Glass Made to be Broken

Posted on 22 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Target Balls – Glass Made to be Broken 22 March 2012 When I think of Target Balls, the first person that comes to mind is Ralph Finch. In looking at his online Journal and website (On Target! The International Journal for … Continue reading →

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Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle

Posted on 9 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle 09 February 2012 (R•041614) I wanted to start a collection of pictures of bottles with Benicia iridescence and/or patina. Please send me examples of bottles you have or pictures … Continue reading →

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