Monthly Archives: August 2011

Mike Newman Bottles – Downstairs

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mike Newman Bottles – Downstairs 04 August 2011 I am in Augusta, Georgia for three days of business and was able to sneak away yesterday evening to see the fantastic bottle collection of Mike Newman from Martinez, Georgia. This is … Continue reading →

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Stronger than Steel: the Evolution of Glass

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dave Maryo sent me this really informative video on glass. I design in glass when I am not collecting and realize the power and beauty of glass. It is amazing how far glass has come. Thanks Dave….I will also be … Continue reading →

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E. Kauffeld Pikes Pike Flask

Posted on 1 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Received this email and pictures from Jim Bender…. Hi Ferd, I am sending you a few photos of what is believed to be the rarest mold of a Pikes Peak flasks GX1-49. I had the rare chance to have this … Continue reading →

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