Tag Archives: Norman Heckler

A Thought Provoking and Inspirational Communication

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

By 14 I had my own bottle shop in our cellar, a sign on the tree out front, had a table at the local flea markets, went to several major auctions at Bob Skinner’s, was advertising in Old Bottle magazine … Continue reading →

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Dr. Flint’s Rhode Island Bitters Products

Posted on 9 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Try this and thou shalt be benefitted!! Norman Heckler had a stellar example of a labeled Dr. Flint’s Stomach Bitters in his Auction 102 that closed earlier in the week. Actually it had a label over a label (see above). … Continue reading →

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Washington – Taylor (Portrait Only) Historical Flasks

Posted on 27 January 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

WASHINGTON TAYLOR PORTRAIT FLASKS Since starting out as a Bitters collector back in 2002, I have ‘strayed’ slightly from my course a couple of times into the Historical Flask world. As a specialist in color runs I found it immensely … Continue reading →

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Danny Catherino and his Great Bottle Hoard

Posted on 31 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I received some interesting communications and pictures recently from Danny Catherino up in Philadelphia. I am going to leave the e-mails and pictures alone for the most part. I find these images and Danny really interesting. Obviously not the best … Continue reading →

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Early pictures of some of the characters and legends or both

Posted on 18 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I really like seeing older pictures of some of the collecting greats, legends and characters that I have heard so much about. I realize these pictures are in magazines stacked in closets and garages for many of you, but for … Continue reading →

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Two examples of a C.A. Richards 99 Washington St. Boston

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An interesting bottle closes on eBay today. This is an extraordinary example of a C. A. RICHARDS 99 WASHINGTON ST. BOSTON square. I believe it is a Bitters though there is thought that is is a Whiskey too. I first … Continue reading →

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The GIV Eagle Masonic Historical Flask

Posted on 28 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two nice pictures of a cobalt blue, Eagle Masonic historical flask were posted on facebook the other day by New Orleans, super collector Charles Aprill (2 l’s) that rocked the site prompting some high praise from all who viewed. This … Continue reading →

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Snuff Bottles

Posted on 25 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I was looking at all of the Peachridge Glass (PRG) post categories (see the right area of every page) thinking I had written about American snuff jars and bottles before and was surprised that I had missed this intriguing area. … Continue reading →

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Shoot-out Update – FOHBC Reno Expo 2012

Posted on 28 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

28 July 2012 A major, Antique Bottle and Glass, judged shoot-out, will occur at the FOHBC Reno Expo 2012. The event will be sponsored by a major Auction House (Norman C. Heckler). This will be a landmark chance and great … Continue reading →

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Three Killer Historical Portrait Flasks close at Heckler Last Night

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Three (3) killer Historical Portrait Flasks closed last evening at Session III of The Thomas McCandless Collection auction. Call backs are now. Look at the prices for these three top shelf specimens. Lot: 183  Washington – Classical Bust Portrait Flask, Bridgeton Glass Works, … Continue reading →

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