Tag Archives: Mike Henness

2013 Downieville Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 21 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Downieville Antique Bottle Show  Photo Gallery | Part 4 21 September 2013  This fourth and conclusion post from Downieville is a grouping of some show photography from Scott Selenak (FOHBC Photographer) and myself from the 2013 Downieville Antique Bottle Show. Always lots … Continue reading →

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The “Blue-Green” Drakes Mystery

Posted on 3 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

T H E   “B L U E – G R E E N”  D R A K E S Updated 01 July 2013 A good marketing or advertising piece should catch your eye whether it is mailed,  displayed or … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Old Sachem Bitters and Wigwam Tonic

Posted on 8 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From an old Indian recipe in possession of the family of the proprietor for upwards of a century is now offered to the public as one of the most healthy and wholesale beverages extant and as a tonic is unsurpassed. OLD … Continue reading →

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Froggy adds a Pink Drakes to his line-up!

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Congratulations Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt! Ferdinand- Thought you’d like a pic of my latest DRAKES line-up, now including the famous “Henness Pink Drakes” (Thanks again Mike!).  My blue-green example is arguably the “BEST AND BLUEST” in existance, with little green  showing. … Continue reading →

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Mike Henness – One of My Early Inspirations

Posted on 13 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Elizabeth and I visited with Mike Henness after the Auburn, California 49er Show on 07 December 2009. Ken Edward was also there with Mike. Mike used to have this web site (odd, I can not find it now) that pictured … Continue reading →

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