Tag Archives: Detroit

Dr. Smith’s Magic Bitters – Council Bluffs, Iowa

Posted on 9 December 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Smith’s Magic Bitters John Brown Adkins – Council Bluffs, Iowa 09 December 2018 I recently received an email and newspaper clipping from Mark Wiseman about an unlisted Dr. Smith’s Magic Bitters. He found the ad below in The Council Bluffs … Continue reading →

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Loranger Globe Bitters – What is your Story?

Posted on 25 September 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A. Loranger Globe Bitters – What is your Story? 25 September 2018 (R•092618) (R•092718) (R•100518) I received an email and pictures this morning from John Throop. “Hi Ferd – was happy to find this Loranger Globe Bitters jug on eBay … Continue reading →

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The Hull Brothers barrel from Detroit, Michigan

Posted on 22 September 2016 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Hull Brothers barrel from Detroit, Michigan 22 September 2016 (R•102416) Here is a new barrel post for the extremely rare Hull Bros. from Detroit, Michigan. In fact, this is the only example I have ever seen. The amber bottle was offered … 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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Dr. S. Griggs’ Aromatic Bitters – Detroit

Posted on 26 March 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. S. Griggs’ Aromatic Bitters – Detroit 26 March 2015 (R•052615) While searching for information on the Prof. H.P. Lorman Tonic Bitters and Appetizer, I came across this cool advertisement below for Dr. S. Griggs’ Aromatic Bitters from Detroit, Michigan. I knew I had … Continue reading →

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31st Annual Detroit Bottle Show & Sale on ebay

Posted on 27 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

31st Annual Detroit Bottle Show & Sale on ebay 27 October 2013 09 November 2013 (Saturday) Royal Oak, Michigan – Metropolitan Detroit Antique Bottle Club’s 31st Antique Bottle Show & Sale at the Royal Oak Elks Lodge #1523, 2401 E. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, Michigan, Saturday, … Continue reading →

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C.C. Jerome National Bitters from Detroit

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C.C. Jerome National Bitters from Detroit 04 July 2011 (R•090518) Another very exciting email from noted Michigan collector Jeff “scharno” Scharnowske… OK, now for something more up your alley, Ferd. Here are the only two known examples (pictured above) of the … Continue reading →

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National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit

Posted on 2 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit 02 June 2011 (R•090518) The bottle I watched most closely during the last Jeff Wichmann American Bottle Auctions, 15 May 2011 auction was the odd, triangular National Bitters from Detroit put out by C.C. Jerome … Continue reading →

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