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Cannon’s Bitters Study & Timeline – Washington, D.C.

Posted on 18 May 2019 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cannon’s Bitters Study & Timeline Washington D.C. 17 May 2019 (R•101420) With new material and research on Cannon’s Bitters, it seems like high time to re-look at this incredible brand. I thought I would lay out what I have discovered and … Continue reading →

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Spring Bitters – John W. Service

Posted on 25 January 2019 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Spring Bitters – John W. Service Hartford, Connecticut 25 January 2019 Bobby Conner sent me the two top-most pictures here and said, “Good morning Ferd. Here’s a bitters you may enjoy seeing. I can’t find any info on it other … Continue reading →

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A grouping of Clarke’s Vegetable Sherry Wine Bitters

Posted on 11 November 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A grouping of Clarke’s Vegetable Sherry Wine Bitters 11 November 2015 It seems like I am always moving bottles around because I am adding to the collection, dusting or just plain ole’ re-arranging. You see, bottles talk to each other and … Continue reading →

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The Centennial 1776 Tonic Bitters from Philadelphia?

Posted on 10 November 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Centennial 1776 Tonic Bitters from Philadelphia? 10 November 2015 Jeff Wichmann has some super nice bottles in his American Bottle Auctions | Auction 62 that is now underway. I thought it was just a matter of time, and bottles, before … Continue reading →

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A few of my aqua figural bitters met for a little sun today.

Posted on 8 November 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A few of my aqua figural bitters met for a little sun today. 08 November 2015 A few of my aqua figural bitters met for a little sun today. That being a National Bitters (figural ear of corn), Old Sachems … Continue reading →

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Griel’s Herb Bitters – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Posted on 25 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Griel’s Herb Bitters – Lancaster, Pennsylvania GRIEL & YOUNG – MANUFACTURERS 25 October 2015 The aqua Griel’s Herb Bitters is another brand of bitters from Lancaster, Pennsylvania that was represented in the recent Nolt Collection of Whiskey Memorabilia that was auctioned off by … Continue reading →

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Dr. Owen’s European Life Bitters – Detroit

Posted on 5 June 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Owen’s European Life Bitters – Detroit Which Dr. Owen’s are we talking about? 05 June 2015 Let’s take a moment and look at the Dr. Owen’s European Life Bitters from Detroit, Michigan. This is a pretty old bitters bottle with a … Continue reading →

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Maryland Tonic Bitters – Henry Litz

Posted on 18 April 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Maryland Tonic Bitters – Henry Litz 18 April 2015 Bob Ford from the Baltimore Antique Bottle Club, posted this picture above of a Maryland Tonic Bitters on the Facebook bitters bottles page. I like bitters, I like aqua bottles, I like … Continue reading →

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The Great Aqua Trio – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters, National Tonic Bitters & Dunbar & Co. Worm Wood Cordial

Posted on 6 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Great Aqua Trio – Russian Imperial Tonic Bitters, National Tonic Bitters & Dunbar & Co. Worm Wood Cordial 06 October 2014 I think you all know how much I like aqua bottles. Though not a color, they certainly can … Continue reading →

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A Very Rare D. Mortimores Great American Fever & Ague Tonic St. Louis Mo.

Posted on 11 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

D. MORTIMORES GREAT AMERICAN FEVER & AGUE TONIC Hi Ferdinand…Here’s one you might not see listed in the pontiled medicine books. A very rare D. MORTIMORES GREAT AMERICAN FEVER & AGUE TONIC ST. LOUIS MO. How can you not love a … Continue reading →

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