Monthly Archives: October 2013

Ritz’s Juniper & Wild Lemon Bitters – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ritz’s Juniper & Wild Lemon Bitters Milwaukee, Wisconsin 22 October 2013 Mark Nelson posted a wonderful picture of the extremely rare, Ritz’s Juniper & Wild Lemon Bitters from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on facebook the other day. I’ve heard of this semi-cabin … Continue reading

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A little on African Gin bottles

A little on African Gin bottles 22 October 2013 The two pictures above came across my wires with the email below. I was curious about the African embossing and why Dutch Gin was so popular in Africa, so I thought … Continue reading

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Hobnail Poison Flasks getting some attention..

Hobnail Poison Flasks getting some attention.. 21 October 2013 John Pastor aka “Pastor John” has put together an almost spiritual collection of bottles in his American Glass Gallery Auction 11 that closes next Tuesday night, 29 October. I like. watching … Continue reading

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J. Boardman & Co. – New York – Mineral Waters

J. Boardman & Co. – New York – Mineral Waters 21 October 2013 Over the last decade or so, I have only seen two examples that came out of the ground in New York City (and heard of a third … Continue reading

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Dakota Bitters – Bismarck, Dakota

Dakota Bitters Bismarck, Dakota 19 October 2013 I came across these two obscure small advertisements below in the Bismarck (Dakota) Tribune in 1877 noting a celebrated Dakota Bitters being sold by Dyer & Byrne at the Firemens Exchange (late 7th Cavalry Saloon) … Continue reading

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The Ginger Ale Page – Ken Previtali

The GINGER ALE Page Ken Previtali 19 October 2013 (R•102713) (R•110213) One of the neat things about Peachridge Glass is the opportunity and doors it opens to correspond with collectors. I am constantly receiving new material and updating posts which … Continue reading

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They call him Mr. Bourbon…

They call him Mr. Bourbon… 18 October 2013 I am pleased to announce that Michael R. Veach (Mr. Bourbon – pictured above) will be the keynote speaker at the FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Keeping in mind … Continue reading

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Gregory’s Scotch Bitters – Minneapolis

Gregory’s Scotch Bitters Minneapolis, Minnesota 18 October 2013 (R•101913 – Ketcham material) (R•091416) (R•041117) Prominent among their specialties is the Celebrated Gregory’s Scotch Bitters of which they are the sole manufacturers and which is having a most flattering sale. Young … Continue reading

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The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers

The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers 17 October 2013 (R•101913) As a design and image consultant, I have to admit that I enjoy putting together and designing the covers for the FOHBC Bottles and Extras each issue. … Continue reading

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The Wizard of Oz and Angostura Bitters

The Wizard of Oz and Angostura Bitters 16 October 2013 *Updated (R•021514-Wuppermann letter added) His mother was born in the U.S. of English descent. The family earned its wealth distributing Angostura Bitters, permitting Frank to attend Cornell University where he joined Phi Kappa … Continue reading

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