Monthly Archives: December 2011

More FOHBC Virtual Museum Inspiration

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Marianne Dow with the Findlay Bottle Club. Thanks MD! Fashion designer Valentino’s new virtual museum — wow! I’ll bet you will find some inspiration. With a big screen, it would be amazing. http://www.valentino-garavani-archives.org/teaserweb.html Yet another inspiration for the … Continue reading →

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BottleNut.com – Some Great Photography

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) posted this comment in regards to the PRG Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54 post. from Froggy: Here’s a link to BOTTLENUT.com: http://bottlenut.com/products/13/CLICK-HERE-FOR-PHOTO-GALLERY.htm You will see some of the most incredible bottle & glass photography … Continue reading →

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Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54 14 December 2011 This is my second post reviewing the American Bottle Auctions | Auction 54 which ends this Sunday evening, 18 December 2011. Not to long ago, Jeff Wichmann … Continue reading →

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Nice Dark Dr. Wynkoop’s Sarsaparilla on eBay

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Nice Dark Dr. Wynkoop’s Sarsaparilla on eBay 12 December 2011 As written up on eBay this morning: STRIKINGLY DEEP COBALT BLUE Dr. WYNKOOP’S SARSAPARILLA. This is a much darker bottle than I have seen before. Rather nice. Make sure you look at the … Continue reading →

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A Nice Group of Pictures from a Collector in Ft. Collins, Colorado

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I first came across Mike Holzwarth, from Fort Collins, Colorado when I did a post for a rare Bitters Bottle he found. Mike has been digging bottles in Colorado for over 25 years. Read: Jepson’s Dyspepsia Bitters – Colorado. Next he responds with some Stone Ginger … Continue reading →

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Trade Mark Lightnings – You Think I Need This Color?

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Randy Taylor (Chico, California) has this killer Trade Mark Lightning quart fruit jar that that I just have to have. He had it on his table again at the 49er Historical Bottle Club and Show this year in Auburn, California. Do … Continue reading →

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Two Nice Bitters Squares – ABA Auction 54

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A quick review of Jeff Wichmann’s American Bottle Auctions | Auction 54 (now online for bidding) reveals two (2) nice Bitters squares. There are actually quite a few Bitters in the auction that are rather nice. I just love squares. … Continue reading →

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A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids – Greg Dean There has been a lot written about how to spot Pot Lid repairs over the years. Most now understand the advantages of Ultra Violet lamps and magnification. Personally … Continue reading →

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Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters & Jaskson’s Stonewall Bitters

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters & Jaskson’s Stonewall Bitters 08 December 2011 I am pleased to announce that I was able to win the extremely rare Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters (pictured below) in the Glass Works Auctions “Christmas Comes Early” auction which ended … Continue reading →

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Upcoming HistoricalGlass.com Auction

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt alerts us to an auction house that quite frankly, I am not aware of which pleasantly surprises me. I am speaking of HistoricalGlass.com. Glass International LLC was founded in 2000 by John De Caro. Prior to starting the … Continue reading →

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