Tag Archives: Fruit Jar

MacQueen & Co. Mason’s Fruit Jar Trade Card – Philadelphia, Pa.

Posted on 19 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Out of millions of early ad cards that we have seen offered for sale, this is the one & only ad card we have ever seen which has a Mason’s fruit jar depicted on it. I really like this trade … Continue reading →

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More on Reproductions from Jim Bender and Bruce Silva

Posted on 8 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This morning I did a Red Flag reproduction post that stirred up some folks rightly so. Reproductions have been around forever and will continue forever as long as there is a desirable original to copy. I think us bitters collectors especially … Continue reading →

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JD Willoughby NY Fruit Jar, Bottle “The Ladies Favorite”

Posted on 27 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

JD Willoughby NY Fruit Jar, Bottle “The Ladies Favorite” 27 August 2012 Did anyone happen to see the “The Ladies Favorite” fruit jar that closed on eBay today? I love that name. Reminds me of the People’s Favorite Bitters (Read: Barrel … Continue reading →

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Some nice Fruit Jars in the North American Glass Auction

Posted on 24 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Greg Spurgeon with North American Glass has some really cool fruit jars in his current auction. Many are recent finds. These are five of my favorites. Especially like the Louisville Glass Works jar. Check it out! Visit Auction

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Jar Bling – Bruce Schank’s Display of Colorful Fruit Jars

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bruce Schank writes: “I also did a jar display at the Sunday Show appropriately titled “Jar Bling.” It was a Smash Hit with everyone and I came away with the Dealers Choice Award and Peoples Choice Ribbon. Many Thanks to all … Continue reading →

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Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club presents the famous Fruit Jars Show and Sale

Posted on 30 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From the Findlay Antique Bottle Club Posting:  08 January 2012…It’s just a few days until the January Muncie event, with the infamous 3-days of room-hopping and the Saturday Get Together meeting at the Signature Inn Hotel, followed by the Sunday Fruit Jar & Bottle … Continue reading →

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Trade Mark Lightnings – You Think I Need This Color?

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Randy Taylor (Chico, California) has this killer Trade Mark Lightning quart fruit jar that that I just have to have. He had it on his table again at the 49er Historical Bottle Club and Show this year in Auburn, California. Do … Continue reading →

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Part 3 of the Bill Dudley collection of early Fruit Jars and Hemingray items

Posted on 22 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Greg Spurgeon and North American Glass… Dear Collector- Our latest auction is now available for on-line preview. This auction includes Part 3 of the Bill Dudley collection of early fruit jars and Hemingray items. The auction will open … Continue reading →

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