Monthly Archives: June 2013

Look at Cody’s new Scroll Flask

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Look at Cody’s New Scroll Flask Hi Ferdinand, Cody Zeleny here, just wanted to share a unique flask I acquired. I believe the flask to be a GIX-14, but as you can see, has quite an odd feature. The lip … Continue reading →

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Fleury’s Wa-Hoo Tonic and the Mad Chinaman

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Fleury’s Wa-Hoo Tonic and the Mad Chinaman I do not know what would possess a merchant or doctor to opt for putting a mean Oriental midget, chop sticks, a rat and a cat eating a rat on any advertising to … Continue reading →

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Francis Newbery & Sons Brain Salt – London

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Francis Newbery & Sons, London Cruising around the Internet and world wide web, I jump across the pond today to look at F. Newbery & Sons Brain Salt from London. Yes you heard me right, Brain Salt. Certain words do not … Continue reading →

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P. Guillaume’s Mineral Water Bottle Mystery

Posted on 3 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

P. GUILLAUME’S MINERAL WATER POPE VALLEY, NAPA CO. CAL. Here is a puzzler for the Western collectors. I bet someone out there can provide information on this bottle. This is when I miss ole’ Michael Dolcini the most. [e-mail #1] … Continue reading →

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Carter’s Liver Bitters and Carter’s Little Liver Pills

Posted on 2 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Carter’s Liver Bitters and Carter’s Little Liver Pills 02 June 2013 C 67  CARTER’S LIVER BITTERS, Circa 1873 – 1899 CARTER’S / LIVER BITTERS / C. M. CO. NEW YORK // c // // b // WT&CO / 1 8 … Continue reading →

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Dr. Meyer, Echinacea and his Meyer’s Blood Purifier

Posted on 1 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A quack doctor at a fair – Library of Congress Ferdinand, I am hoping you could help me track down an antique bottle of Dr. Meyer’s Blood Purifier Syrup manufactured in 1880 to around 1910. I was made in Pawnee … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Letters – June 2013

Posted on 1 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Please feel free to send any antique bottle or glass questions to ferdinand@peachridgeglass.com. The information will be posted if relevant or of interest to the readers. I will try to answer or wait for another reader to respond. Quality images … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose – June 2013

Posted on 1 June 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

J u n e   2 0 1 3 Some ramblings and thoughts. Sunday, 30 June 2013 Been offline for a few days. A few words of wisdom. You can take this to the bank. “DO NOT SPILL CEREAL ON … Continue reading →

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