Tag Archives: Wichmann

Stadiger’s Aurantii Stomach Bitters – Philadelphia

Stadiger’s Aurantii Stomach Bitters – Philadelphia 24 December 2014 [Christmas Eve] The Stadiger’s Aurantii Stomach Bitters is another extremely rare bitters square that Jeff Wichmann pictured and sold on his new American Bottle Auctions | Bottle Store page. Previously I posted about the Acorn Bitters, Apple Brandy Bitters and Rose … Continue reading

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What was peened out of the Apple Brandy Bitters?

What was peened out of the Apple Brandy Bitters? 23 December 2014 (R•122414) The Apple Brandy Bitters is another extremely rare bitters square that Jeff Wichmann pictured and sold on his new American Bottle Auctions | Bottle Store page. Previously I posted about the Acorn Bitters and … Continue reading

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Not much known about the Acorn Bitters

Not much known about the Acorn Bitters … or How to Make Acorn Gruel 22 December 2014 I don’t know about you but whenever I think about an acorn, I think about ole Henny Penny. I read and re-read this … Continue reading

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Rose Hill Stomach Bitters – New York

Rose Hill Stomach Bitters – New York 21 December 2014 Rose Hill Stomach Bitters from New York made by H. M. Mosher & Company. That is pretty much all we really have on this one. The actual bottle, the name, … Continue reading

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2014 Roseville 49er Historic Bottle Show a Success!

2014 Roseville 49er Historic Bottle Show a Success! 07 December 2014 I had no fewer that five e-mails and texts yesterday telling me how great the 49er Historic Bottle & Antique Show was. Man, I wish I could have been there. … Continue reading

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Looking at some Dr. Langley’s Root & Herb Bitters from Boston

Looking at some Dr. Langley’s Root & Herb Bitters from Boston “Buy me and I will do you good.” 26 February 2014 (R•041219) The top picture pretty much sums up why I am a bitters collector. Look at this great … Continue reading

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Antique Bottle Books up for Auction!

Lot 493. (Lot of 19) Bottle Related Reference Books, including, ‘For Bitters Only’ by Carlyn Ring, ‘Collecting Bottles’, by Cecil Munsey, ‘The Bottle Book’ by Fike, ‘Collector’s Guide to Old Fruit Jars, Red Book #7’, by Doug Leybourne, ‘Sarsaparilla Bottle Encyclopedia’ … Continue reading

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

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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