Tag Archives: Eric McGuire

Daily Dose

Posted on 14 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

M A R C H   2 0 1 3 Section dedicated to daily thoughts and interests Saturday, 30 March 2013 Spent most of the day mowing grass on the tractor and then crashing for an hour or so. Feels … Continue reading →

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Charles Lediard and his Liquor Products

Posted on 12 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C H A R L E S   L E D I A R D   N E W    Y O R K  With my post the other day on OK PLANTATION Bitters (see: OK Plantation Bitters – the “Big … Continue reading →

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Dr. Harvey’s Blood Bitters – a Western English bottle?

Posted on 19 October 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rick Simi, Bruce Silva and some of the western bitters boys have been discussing the Dr. Harvey’s Blood Bitters of late over at Western Bitters News. This includes the origin, proprietor, name, dates, locale, embossed typography etc. I thought I … Continue reading →

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“the Buchanan Cannons”

Posted on 16 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Buchanan’s Malt Whiskey Buchanan Sour Mash Whiskey Buchanan’s Extract of Sugar Corn In late June of this year, I felt like I was wrapping up the Figural Cannon Series (see bottom of page) with the R.G.A. Wright Great Gun Cologne. … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Mist of the Morning

Posted on 10 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

MIST OF THE MORNING Post amended 11 July 2012 with three advertisement submitted by Eric McGuire showing the Mist of the Morning product being sold as Bitters (see below). Also see comment from Eric below. “Looks like you need to … Continue reading →

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The Charles & Jane Aprill Blue Gallery

Posted on 1 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You can be sure of two things when you come across a picture from the collection of Charles and Jane Aprill from New Orleans. The first is that the glass piece will be extrtaordinary. The second, it will most likely … Continue reading →

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Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof?

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Today I add the next bottle to my series of Figural Cannon Barrels or Transitional Cannon Barrels that are thought by some to be reminiscent of other forms such as Lighthouses or Bells. It is tough to say exactly what … Continue reading →

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Look at this CAMPBELL & SEAMAN NEW YORK on eBay – WOW

Posted on 27 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Jerseynotsobad on eBay is selling this incredibly crude New York bottle on eBay that I have not seen before. This is a killer! see listing * This post has been updated twice with new information provided by Eric McGuire, Tim … Continue reading →

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Two New Lacour’s Bitters added to the Meyer Collection

Posted on 3 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My Lacour’s Color Run has Wings! Two (2) incredibly gorgeous Lacour’s Sarsapariphere Bitters joined my lone oldest amber variant Lacour’s. Both specimens came from the Robert Frank collection from Lompoc, California. The Variant 2 Yellow Green killer is heavy and … Continue reading →

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