Tag Archives: Frank Wicker

Mrs. S. A. Allen’s Worlds Hair Restorer Display…and some more

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi. Ferdinand – I received an e-mail from a gentleman from Spain recently wanting to sell a Mrs Allen’s Hair Restorer advertising display (see above). I have attached a photo of this rare item. If anybody is interested in purchasing … Continue reading →

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A great find at an estate auction in Southern Michigan

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A great find at an estate auction in Southern Michigan W Y N K O O P 14 May 2013 Hi Ferdinand: A childhood bottle digging friend and fellow bottle collector stopped by my shop today to show me his … Continue reading →

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Sunny Castle Stomach Bitters – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Posted on 20 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

SUNNY CASTLE STOMACH BITTERS 20 March 2013 “Small Wine Glass Full 4 Times a Day” It is not often that you see a bottle with a great looking label or even rarer to see a great looking label on three sides … Continue reading →

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Dr. A.H. Smiths Old Style Bitters – O.S. 2781

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. A.H. Smiths Old Style Bitters – O.S. 2781 11 July 2012 (R•053017) Nice email from Tim Henson that allowed me to compare his new Dr. Smiths (S 127) find to my Dr. Smiths (S 127.5). What do you all … Continue reading →

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Edward Wilder and his Building Bottles

Posted on 12 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Edward Wilder and his Building Bottles 12 February 2012 (R•012614) (R•010919) This weekend I was cataloging a bottle from Edward Wilder, who was a wholesale druggist in Louisville, Kentucky. I purchased the bottle from John Pastor (Antique Bottle & Glass … Continue reading →

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