Tag Archives: Mike McKillop

Tom Doligale collection of Colored Squares

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Not to be Undone.. I recently did a post on some killer unembossed colored squares from the Mike McKillop (Roseville, California) collection. Read: I happen to collect unembossed applied top squares. Embedded in the post was a cryptic.”Tom Doligale..are you looking?” … Continue reading →

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I happen to collect unembossed applied top squares

Posted on 4 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“I happen to collect unembossed applied top squares and knife edge flasks. The squares are ‘hands down’ the toughest to find, not sure why.” Hey Ferdinand, I am sorry that I didn’t get the chance to invite you over to see … Continue reading →

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Yerba Buena Bitters – A San Francisco Strap Flask

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I was looking at the prices realized in the latest Glass Works Auction 94 that closed on 19 March 2012 and was reminded of Lot #211. How often do you see a labeled, boxed and full example of a Bitters … Continue reading →

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading →

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Gotta Luv those Western Curved R’s

Posted on 8 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Incoming email and pics from Western Collector Mike McKillop…those Bay Rums are killer! Read more on Western Bitters News Hi Ferdinand, I thought you might like to see some of my western green curved R bitters. I believe that the … Continue reading →

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