Monthly Archives: July 2011

GIX-6 Louisville Glass Works Scroll Flask

Posted on 14 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Watching this Louisville, Kentucky Glass Works embossed Scroll Flask on Glass Works ‘Summer Sizzler’ Auction #92….WOW! Unusual to see an embossing on a scroll flask. Lot 59. Scroll Flask, “LOUISVILLE, KY. – GLASS WORKS“, (GIX-6), Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, … Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Stonewall Bitters – St. Louis

Posted on 14 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jackson’s Stonewall Bitters – St. Louis 14 July 2011 With the latest pictures and talk about Civil War bottles and blogs on Facebook, I thought it might be time to post a picture of one of my favorite Bitters Bottles … Continue reading →

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Pond’s Bitters and Jim Schmidt’s Civil War Medicine Blog

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jim Schmidt has recently joined the FOHBC and while sending his membership on, I noticed he was from the Houston area! He is a Civil War authority and really into Civil War Medicine. Bingo! Boy has he found the right … Continue reading →

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Support Your Local Bottle Club!

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At the recent FOHBC Board Meeting in Memphis, it was decided to post the Regional Club News Online. Our clubs are our strength. I belong to the Baltimore Antique Bottle Club though I live in Houston. Baltimore is my hometown. … Continue reading →

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Eagle – Eagle Historical Flask

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wow it’s been HOT in Texas and all over Central US. Looks like this heat wave is moving East! Glass Works Auction #92 is aptly named ‘Summer Sizzler’. This brilliant yellow flask sure tames the heat with its spectacular appearance! The … Continue reading →

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Western Glob Top Whiskies / Western Glass

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Whiskey and cylinder collectors, Let’s not forget these wonderful Western Glass Web Sites. Western Glob Top Whiskies / Western Glass Western Whiskey Tool Top Gazette

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ABCR Auction 5

Posted on 11 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Received from Travis Dunn from down under: The ABCR Auction 5 online catalogue is now available for viewing. Log on to our site at abcrauctions.com and follow the link to the catalogue. This auction is our biggest yet, with 406 … 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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TV Show Coming Soon – The Death Of A Hobby

Posted on 9 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Move over to WESTERN BITTERS NEWS for some important news and blog responses about a rumored Discovery Channel reality show on Digging. Lot’s of important talk!

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The Reno Arches – FOHBC Expo 2012

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I don’t get to Reno, Nevada often but I sure do remember the FOHBC Reno/Sparks Expo in 2006. Without a doubt, this was the best bottle show that I have ever attended. The glass was simple overwhelming. This seemed to … Continue reading →

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