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C. K. Wilson’s Original Compound Wa-Hoo Bitters

C. K. Wilson’s Original Compound Wa-Hoo Bitters 29 September 2013 (R•031214) A purely mineral and vegetable compound free from all mineral poison, also free from all poisonous drugs as morphine, heroin, opium, cocaine, nux vomica or strychnine. Perusing the trade … Continue reading

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What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows?

What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows? By Bill Baab Why are you here? That’s an easy question, but the answer may not be. You might be here because of a chance to buy quality bottles for your … Continue reading

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Log Cabin Series – Holtzermann’s Patent Stomach Bitters Compound (4 Roof)

 “Contains no poisonous drugs or added poison.” HOLTZERMANN’S PATENT STOMACH BITTERS The Later 4-Roof Cabin 25 November 2012 (R•061814) (R•071714) (R•052917) (R•022518) (R•101818) Most bitters and figural collectors are very aware of the early 2-roof and later 4-roof molds for … Continue reading

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While visiting with the prominent collector Sandor Fuss this past week in Denver, I again was struck by the beauty, size and color of the famous Harrison’s Columbia Ink. This big ink would dominate any other display setting but somehow … Continue reading

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