Monthly Archives: November 2011

Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters

Posted on 13 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Roped Squares – National Tonic Bitters 13 November 2011 An obvious question in looking at ‘fancy squares’ is “What about the roped squares such as the classic Bakers Orange Grove Bitters, National Tonic Bitters and others etc.? Personally I do … Continue reading →

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Complete Set of Twelve Quilted Diamond Poisons + Stoppers, 1/2 oz to 1/2 gallon on eBay

Posted on 12 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wow…look at this run of twelve cobalt blue quilted diamond Poison Bottles & stoppers! [eBay Listing reads] We hope you’ll like this phenomenal set of poisons. It is a complete set from 1/2 oz. to 1/2 gallon, including all the … Continue reading →

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The ‘Liberace’ of Square Bitters – Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters

Posted on 12 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

STEINFELD’S FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS 12 November 2011 (R•052914) (R•060614) As part of the Fancy Gent Series we now visit the Steinfeld’s French Cognac Bitters. Without a doubt the fanciest of squares. The ‘Liberace’ of Bitters squares. “Bevels decorated with a … Continue reading →

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W. H. Hutchinson & Son Bottling

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In to PRG] Hutchinson Playmates Of The Month! [HutchBook.com] Here’s another real photo postcard image courtesy of Dennis Smith.  This photograph features two women pouring soda from Hutchinson bottles into drinking glasses.  There are citrus groves behind the women and … Continue reading →

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Koka Nola – The Great Tonic Drink

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At one of the FOHBC National shows, four or five years ago, Elizabeth and I sat in on a seminar on the many copy cat brands of Coca-Cola. We were fascinated and really enjoyed the presentation and talk. [Incoming to … Continue reading →

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A ‘Fancy’ Bitters Square for Headaches

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A ‘Fancy’ Bitters Square for Headaches 09 November 2011 (R•090714) Now here is a great bitters square that I would have probably ordered back in the day. The Dr. F. Woodbridge Headache Bitters is a super, extremely rare bottle. Wait … Continue reading →

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H.E. Bucklen & Company of Chicago – Electric Bitters

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From RicksBottleRoom.com Bottle of the week comes from Chris Eib (bottleboys) collection and as you can see he has put together a nice collection on this company. I found some information and added it too, thanks Chris…great stuff. E L … Continue reading →

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Pictures at an Exhibition – Noordsy Gallery

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff and Holly Noordsy Dealers Specializing in the Sale of Antique Bottles, Antique Glass and Period Decorative Arts 09 November 2011 (R•033119) Jeff was kind enough to send Peachridge Glass more Noordsy window shots which are posted below. In my … Continue reading →

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1915 Coca-Cola Prototype Bottle and Concept Sketch

Posted on 8 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dear Ferdinand, Thanks again for talking to me last week regarding our auction and your interest in posting it on your website. It’s now official. Below is our announcement: We are pleased to announce to you the auction of our … Continue reading →

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Jeff & Holly Noordsy – Nice Window Treatment

Posted on 8 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dealers Specializing in the Sale of Antique Bottles, Antique Glass and Period Decorative Arts On slow bottle days, like some others of you I suspect, I move around the web to see what inspires or moves me. A couple times … Continue reading →

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