Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bottles From The Deep SS Republic Shipwreck Square Bitters Bottle on eBay and My Big Idea

I have noticed this eBay listing called “Bottles From The Deep SS Republic Shipwreck Square Bitters Bottle” Raised an eyebrow but then it gave me an idea. See bottom of post. (See eBay listing) and now my idea…. “Bottles from … Continue reading

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FOHBC January | February 2012 Issue Now On Stands!

The latest issue of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) signature magazine Bottles and Extras is now available to members! This is a great magazine. In addition to other benefits, members of The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) will receive a full … Continue reading

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Jar Bling – Bruce Schank’s Display of Colorful Fruit Jars

Bruce Schank writes: “I also did a jar display at the Sunday Show appropriately titled “Jar Bling.” It was a Smash Hit with everyone and I came away with the Dealers Choice Award and Peoples Choice Ribbon. Many Thanks to all … Continue reading

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The big and robust Monongahela Rye Bitters

I did a post the other day on my Bromine – Union Salt Works bottle (read: Bromine – Union Salt Works – Gorgeous Allegheny City Bottle) which led me to Allegheny City which is now part of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River. … Continue reading

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Killer Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam on eBay

Now here is a killer bottle! eBay Description: Extremely Rare Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam N-O. OP , NR Extremely rare. Hyatt’s Infallible Life Balsam n-y. 10 1/8” – 3 1/8”. This is the larger size variant. Rectangular, Emerald green. Open … Continue reading

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Didn’t realize that I possess a probable Stoddard Dr. Townsend’s

With the recent posts on the earlier Dr. Townsend’s, I went back through my digital files to find a bottle that has been resting on a remote window shelf with other Dr. Townsend’s and related “non-bitters” bottles. This fellow was … Continue reading

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Stoddard Glass – Updated Information from Michael George

Updated information provided by Michael George based on an exhibit he organized called “New Hampshire Glassmakers”. The Dr. Townsends bottle pictured in the post: Embossed DR TOWNSEND’S SARSAPARILLA ALBANY N.Y. Sand Pontil 17 Rivets Dark Amber is noted. I thank Mike George for … Continue reading

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RENO EXPO 2012 Antique Bottle and Collectible Show – Ad Spread

RENO EXPO 2012 New advertising spread as seen in the latest January-February issue of Bottles and Extras for the great FOHBC Reno Expo this coming July. This is the big one! Get your contracts and information at the FOHBC web … Continue reading

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Embossed DR TOWNSEND’S SARSAPARILLA ALBANY N.Y. Sand Pontil 17 Rivets Dark Amber

Don’t you love that ‘Pixie Star” shooting from the “S” in Townsend’s! As I have had two (2) posts regarding Dr Townsend’s lately, Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) turned me on to this killer Dr. Townsends Sarsaparilla that just sold on eBay yesterday. Only 1 … Continue reading

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The beautiful and triangular S (star) C Brown’s Herb Bitters

The beautiful and triangular S (star) C Brown’s Herb Bitters 11 January 2012 My continuing effort to document triangular bitters bottles leads us now to the extremely rare, S (star) C Brown’s Herb Bitters from Philadelphia. The Brown’s was an … Continue reading

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