Tag Archives: Taylor

I recently picked up a Summer/Winter GX-15 Pontil Pint Aquamarine Flask

Posted on 12 February 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I recently picked up a Summer/Winter GX-15 Pontil Pint Aquamarine Flask 12 February 2015 It seemed like a nice day to do a post on a Summer Winter flask and put the Winter side on the top of the page. … Continue reading →

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Hufeland Swiss Stomach Bitters

Posted on 14 September 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hufeland Swiss Stomach Bitters 14 September 2014 (R•091814) Jerry Forbes brought a labeled Hufeland Swiss Stomach Bitters from the Downieville Bottle Show back to our cabin last night. I think he purchased it for $25. This joins some other exciting bitters that were … Continue reading →

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Kentucky’s Top 25 Rarest Bottles

Posted on 20 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In honor of and in preparation for the upcoming FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky, I thought it would be nice to look at the Top 25 Kentucky’s Rarest Bottles. I will try to add pictures if I have … 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 27 January 2013 (R•061717) (R•031719-AGG) (R•040418-Heckler Aprill) 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 … Continue reading →

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A question regarding an “Old Taylor” find

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A question regarding an “Old Taylor” find 19 December 2012 IN EVERY APPLIANCE AND APPOINTMENT, OUR DISTILLERIES ARE THE MOST COMPLETE AND PERFECT IN AMERICA I was wondering if you could do an article on this Old Taylor bottle…maybe figure … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin Series – Old Homestead Wild Cherry Bitters

Posted on 24 November 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Log Cabin Series – Old Homestead Wild Cherry Bitters 24 November 2012 (R•052814) (R•031817) (R•101818) (R•111218) OLD FOLKS AT HOME! O L D    H O M E S T E A D W I L D    C H E … Continue reading →

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Washington – Taylor Portrait Flask out of the woodwork….or something like that

Posted on 3 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“Our flask was recovered from a privy in the Historic District in downtown Savannah. The privy dated to about 1820 and was in use until around 1900. The bottle was recovered from a “cleanout” pit about 8 feet deep adjacent … 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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A Bottle You Might Want to Lick – WT Quart with Bubbles

Posted on 9 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia

Posted on 5 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia THE PRIDE OF VIRGINIA 05 June 2011 (R•052815) (R•082918) A question in from bitters bottle authority Bill Ham regarding the so-called semi-cabin Old Home Bitters from Wheeling, West Virginia. Top image of Old Home Bitters … Continue reading →

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