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Professor Virchow’s Iron Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 4 September 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Professor Virchow’s Iron Bitters – Chicago 04 September 2015 (R•120615) Jeff Burkhardt (Cedarburg, Wisconsin) sent the following e-mail and two pictures of a Professor Virchow’s Iron Bitters. I have not seen one of these bottles before so I thought this was … Continue reading →

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A Bitters Club I Suspect You Do Not Belong To…

Posted on 5 March 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Bitters Club I Suspect You Do Not Belong To… Nelsen’s Hall and the Bitters Club 05 March 2014 If nothing else, this post proves, beyond doubt, that bitters collector, Jeff Burkhardt (Cedarsburg, Wisconsin) has not aged and has looked … Continue reading →

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A Frog’s Eye View of Glass Works Auction 100

Posted on 27 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Frog’s Eye View of Glass Works Auction 100 27 November 2013 by Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) Just as most of us are stepping off to start Christmas shopping, Glass Works Auctions invites us to buy ourselves an early Christmas present in … Continue reading →

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BottleNut.com – Some Great Photography

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) posted this comment in regards to the PRG Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54 post. from Froggy: Here’s a link to BOTTLENUT.com: http://bottlenut.com/products/13/CLICK-HERE-FOR-PHOTO-GALLERY.htm You will see some of the most incredible bottle & glass photography … Continue reading →

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Good Advice in Collecting Old Glass

Posted on 19 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt found this on www.Historicalglass.com and sent our way…Thanks Jeff!  1. Although supply and demand is a factor, and record prices may be set, don’t think that money can consistantly buy the best specimens. Courtesy and patience can … Continue reading →

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Fruit Juice in the AM

Posted on 11 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

16 August 2010: * One of those surprise emails I get from Jeff Burkhardt that knock me over… Ferdinand – This’ll make you “pucker-up”- Old Homestead “juice” flavors in the early AM: STRAWBERRY, GINGER ALE, LIME, LEMON & ROOT BEER! … Continue reading →

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