Monthly Archives: July 2012

Nevada Bottle Pics to help prime the Reno Expo!

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Here’s a few pictures of 6 Nevada sodas (and a couple extra of a crude & bubbly green WS Wright). Maybe some other collectors can send in some of their favorite Nevada bottle pics to help prime the … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – April Fools Joke in July? Now That’s the Stuff

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

THAT’S THE STUFF “I haven’t seen one since, I liked the slogan so I went for it” John April No, this is not a “John” April Fools joke but a pontiled barrel that most of us have never seen or … Continue reading →

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Cullet and Slag Glass Information

Posted on 8 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Put this in the “Learn something new every day” file… Incoming email this morning. I put the question up on Early American Glass on facebook and quickly received the following comments from Charles Flint and Steven James Anderson. Howdy Ferd … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Old Sachem Bitters and Wigwam Tonic

Posted on 8 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From an old Indian recipe in possession of the family of the proprietor for upwards of a century is now offered to the public as one of the most healthy and wholesale beverages extant and as a tonic is unsurpassed. OLD … Continue reading →

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Scott Grandstaff – Tooling Around

Posted on 7 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I’m dying to get to Reno. Thinking of looking forlorn on the side of the road with a big Expo sign and teardrops, and “have a little gas money” at the bottom. I have to admit, everyday is a surprise … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Turner Brothers New York & San Francisco

Posted on 7 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

 TURNER BROTHERS | NEW YORK 07 July 2012 (R•081414 with information from Ann Huberty Duncan who is a direct descendent of the Turner Brothers) (R•091516 – Ferraro example) (R•042019 – 3 part advertisement) (R•091219 – Advertising Cover) The Turner Brothers New York … Continue reading →

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Snuff Jars from the Jane & Charles Aprill Collection (and some more)

Posted on 6 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Snuff Jars from the Jane & Charles Aprill Collection (and some more) 06 July 2012 Charles Aprill continues to dazzle us all with the pictures he keeps posting. We know the Aprills from New Orleans for the best of blue … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – The Mysterious Blue Barrel

Posted on 6 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

UNEMBOSSED BLUE FIGURAL BARREL 06 July 2012 (R•092016) Here is a great figural barrel that many collectors consider very desirable because of the form, size and color. The barrel is larger than most bitters barrels and really jumps out in … Continue reading →

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FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo and 2013 National Show Update

Posted on 5 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

2012 Reno Expo Update – Reno, Nevada 2013 National Show Update – Manchester, New Hampshire The FOHBC Board of Directors has selected Glass Works Auctions to be the official bottle auction company for the 2013 FOHBC National Show in Manchester, New … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – Original Pocahontas Bitters

Posted on 5 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

ORIGINAL POCAHONTAS BITTERS 05 July 2012 (R•091516) (R•080518) Y. FERGUSON A favorite of any bitters collector, figural collector and possibly many other bottle collectors is the ORIGINAL POCAHONTAS BITTERS. This rare figural barrel has a great historic name, is perfectly … Continue reading →

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