Tag Archives: Baltimore

Summer Tree – Winter Tree Historical Flasks

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What a wonderful day here in Augusta, Georgia as I have my morning coffee on the porch of the historic Partridge Inn. As I look out, I see all the trees are already full of leaves, the big Magnolias are … Continue reading →

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S. A. Foutz & Bro. – Baltimore…What Happened?

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

LONDON MEDICATED HEALTH RESTORER S. A. FOUTZ BALTIMORE, MD We have watched and admired the great looking London Medicated Health Restorer bottles from Baltimore, Maryland in recent auctions and posts. Just last week I pictured the puce example in the … Continue reading →

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The puce London Medicated Health Restorer circles back

Posted on 12 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The same medium strawberry puce, London Medicated Health Restorer bottle is making an encore appearance as Lot #161 in American Glass Gallery Auction #10. This bottle first made an appearance, not to long ago, in American Glass Gallery Auction #2 in November … Continue reading →

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Is it just a Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey bottle?

Posted on 2 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is it Just a Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Bottle? I realize that Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey is probably one of the most common bottles out there. I once received a requested ‘care box’ of bottles from my father sometime in … Continue reading →

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Strong clues as to depth and location of Baltimore privies

Posted on 10 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand, James (Campiglia) suggested this may be of interest to you and others. Strong clues as to depth and location of privies in some Baltimore neighborhoods. Excerpts from report, and link provided on word doc. Many privies were attached or … Continue reading →

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The Forbes Windows – Gallery of Light and Color

Posted on 10 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My BBB (Best Bottle Friend) Jerry Forbes (Carmel, California) flooded my inbox this afternoon with some simply outstanding pictures of his latest bottle additions from the Baltimore Bottle Show. Read: Balto 2013 – Crab Cakes, Bottles and my Mother – … Continue reading →

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Le Doyen’s Disinfecting Fluid – The Last Bottle

Posted on 10 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

LE DOYEN’S DISINFECTING FLUID “The Last Bottle” I say the “last bottle” because this is the last bottle I photographed as I left the floor of the 2013 Baltimore Bottle Show. Since I was repacking my bottles without my wife … Continue reading →

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The elusive Dr. John’s Stomach Bitters

Posted on 10 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fundamental Collecting Shift In recent years I have had a fundamental shift in my Bitters bottle pursuits as I have shifted my primary focus from immaculate examples to include broken or damaged examples of elusive, and in many cases, solo … Continue reading →

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Balto 2013 – Crab Cakes, Bottles and my Mother – Part 2

Posted on 10 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CRAB CAKES, BOTTLES and my MOTHER Read: Balto 2013 – Crab Cakes, Bottles and my Mother – Part 1 PART II Sunday, 03 March 2013 (Day 4) The Show Saturday Evening Set-Up One of the biggest points about the Baltimore Bottle … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Membership Contest – Win This Flask!

Posted on 10 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

WIN THIS FLASK ! GII-11 , 1/2 pint , pontiled, Eagle / Cornucopia, Pittsburgh made flask with beaded edges Jim Bender (FOHBC Membership Director) announced a contest to award a prize to any new member and renewal from 3 years … Continue reading →

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