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Log Cabin Series – Old Cabin Bitters

Posted on 21 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

OLD CABIN BITTERS Pictured on top: “Old Cabin / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of a rectangular two story log cabin, red amber, applied sloping collared mouth – smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches. R/H #O19 Great … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin Series – Dr. Lovegood’s Family Bitters

Posted on 8 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

DR LOVEGOOD’S FAMILY BITTERS L 124 (Square) & L 125 (Rectangular) Specimens You really have to love the great names for some of the medicine brands and antique bottles we collect. E. Dexter Loveridge, Dr. Lovegoods and Dr. Feelgood are … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin Series – American Life Bitters

Posted on 1 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

AMERICAN LIFE BITTERS Tiffin, Ohio & Omaha, Nebraska Variants While operating as a wagon peddler, he discovered the magic of bitters, which he advertised “as a cure for dyspepsia and all diseases of the stomach and bowels” at a dollar … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin Series – Holtzermann’s Patent Stomach Bitters (2-Roof)

Posted on 26 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

HOLTZERMANN’S PATENT STOMACH BITTERS The Earlier 2-Roof Cabin Yesterday, I wrote about the later 4-roof (pictured directly above) Holtzermann’s Patent Stomach Bitters (read: Log Cabin Series – Holtzermann’s Patent Stomach Bitters Compound (4 Roof) and pretty much hung my hat on most of the … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin Series – Old Homestead Wild Cherry Bitters

Posted on 24 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

OLD FOLKS AT HOME! O L D    H O M E S T E A D W I L D    C H E R R Y    B I T T E R S Patronized by the medical … Continue reading →

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“the Buchanan Cannons”

Posted on 16 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Buchanan’s Malt Whiskey Buchanan Sour Mash Whiskey Buchanan’s Extract of Sugar Corn In late June of this year, I felt like I was wrapping up the Figural Cannon Series (see bottom of page) with the R.G.A. Wright Great Gun Cologne. … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Brent, Warder & Co. – Louisville

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

BRENT, WARDER & CO – LOUISVILLE KY Pictured above is the only example I could find of the elusive Brent, Warder & Company figural barrel. This small, 6 3/4″, amber-copper figural barrel, embossed BRENT, WARDER & CO. / LOUISVILLE KY … Continue reading →

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Thad Waterman “Warsaw” Stomach Bitters – Figural Cannon Barrel, Lighthouse or House Roof?

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Today I add the next bottle to my series of Figural Cannon Barrels or Transitional Cannon Barrels that are thought by some to be reminiscent of other forms such as Lighthouses or Bells. It is tough to say exactly what … Continue reading →

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Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters

Posted on 13 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An obvious question in looking at ‘fancy squares’ is “What about the roped squares such as the classic Bakers Orange Grove Bitters, National Tonic Bitters and others etc.? Personally I do not consider these roped corner Bitters as utilitarian squares … Continue reading →

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The ‘Liberace’ of Square Bitters – Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters

Posted on 12 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

STEINFELD’S FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS As part of the Fancy Gent Series we now visit the Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters. Without a doubt the fanciest of squares. The ‘Liberace’ of Bitters squares. “Bevels decorated with a vine alternating leaves and bunch … Continue reading →

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