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Dr. Varena’s Japan Bitters – From Tokyo to Peoria

Posted on 21 September 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Varena’s Japan Bitters – From Tokyo to Peoria Lion Manufacturing Company 21 September 2018 Here is a later bitters bottle that never really gets talked about. There is an example in the current Glass Works Auctions | Auction #124 … Continue reading →

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Barnett & Lion’s Southern Grey Jacket Stomach Bitters

Posted on 8 June 2017 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Barnett & Lion’s Southern Grey Jacket Stomach Bitters 08 June 2017 (R•022219) Dale Mlasko recently posted pictures of a whittled and mint, red amber, Barnett & Lion’s (sometimes spelled incorrectly as Lyon) “Grey Jacket Bitters” bottle from a collection that was boxed … Continue reading →

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Cool Embossings 3

Posted on 9 September 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cool Embossings 3 09 September 2014 Lions, Bears and Bulls oh my. This is the third post in the series titled “Cool Embossings”. See Cool Bottle Embossings and Cool Bottle Embossings 2. I carry these images around in my digital purse, and periodically want to post. … Continue reading →

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Sacramento announced for the FOHBC 2016 National Antique Bottle Convention

Posted on 7 August 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sacramento announced for the FOHBC 2016 National Antique Bottle Convention by Pam Selenak 07 August 2014 I am extremely excited to announce the 2016 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Convention will be held in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is the birthplace of the … Continue reading →

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Old Warwick Aromatic Tonic Bitters – New York

Posted on 3 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

OLD WARWICK AROMATIC TONIC BITTERS J. E. WYLIE & CO. – NEW YORK HEALTHFUL   REFRESHING   STRENGTHENING 03 October 2013 (R•081519) The incredible Old Warwick Aromatic Tonic Bitters label pictured at the top of this page was sent in … Continue reading →

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Gary Katzen Milk Glass Collection

Posted on 30 May 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Gary Katzen Milk Glass Collection 30 May 2013 Read Part 2: Why White? or How the %$#@! did you choose that Category? I first met Gary Katzen online, a year ago June when he sent me some incredible pictures of milk … Continue reading →

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