Looking at a Collection of Merchant’s Gargling Oils

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Looking at a Collection of Merchant’s Gargling Oils

23 November 2013

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Apple-Touch-IconAWhile visiting with John Pastor and Liz Maxbauer in New Hudson, Michigan the other day, I was able to look at quite a few extraordinary bottles. One area of Johns interest is Merchant’s Gargling Oil. Three of his lighted cabinet shelves were dedicated to just about every size, shape, color and variant example of this popular brand. John has allowed us to take a peek.

Read More: Merchant’s Gargling Oil – “Good for Man and Beast”

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About Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand Meyer V is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. Ferdinand is the founding Principal of FMG Design, a nationally recognized design consultation firm. Ferdinand is a passionate collector of American historical glass specializing in bitters bottles, color runs and related classic figural bottles. He is married to Elizabeth Jane Meyer and lives in Houston, Texas with their daughter and three wonderful grandchildren. The Meyers are also very involved in Quarter Horses, antiques and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past 6-year President of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and is one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.
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One Response to Looking at a Collection of Merchant’s Gargling Oils

  1. sandchip says:

    Fantastic!

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