Monthly Archives: January 2014

The Antique Bottle and Glass Facebook Sites

The Antique Bottle and Glass Facebook Sites 06 January 2014 I remember giving a talk at one of the FOHBC membership meetings at a national show a few years back on the new generation of bottle collectors and how they communicate. … Continue reading

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I remember visiting the Sandwich Glass Museum

I remember visiting the Sandwich Glass Museum 06 January 2014 Incoming e-mail and pictures from Denver, Colorado collector, Sandor Fuss. I had the privilege of seeing some of these pieces in person during a recent trip to see his historical flask … Continue reading

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King Solomon’s Stomach Bitters – Seattle, Washington

King Solomon’s Stomach Bitters – Seattle, Washington 06 January 2014 (R•102115) Why not add another “King” bitters to the group with the previous King’s Hop Bitters from England and the King’s 25 Cent Bitters from Rochester, New York. Now we … Continue reading

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King’s 25 Cent Bitters – Just what I vants.

King’s 25 Cent Bitters “I say Hans, Now I’s got just what I vants.” 05 January 2014 I developed a post the other day on King’s Hop Bitters which reminded me of my aqua, King’s 25 Cent Bitters. I suspect there … Continue reading

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King’s Hop Bitters added to Florida Collection

King’s Hop Bitters added to Florida Collection 03 January 2014 I received an e-mail from Lou Holis (Lake Alfred, Florida) regarding a potentially unlisted or at least, extremely rare bitters. I wanted to congratulate Lou on his find and the … Continue reading

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Another Home Bitters Variant

Another Home Bitters Variant 02 January 2014 (R•042419) A continuation of an earlier post today on a Saint Louis, Home Bitters variant submitted by Frank Wicker. This one is a mystery with the peened out graphics. Read earlier post: An unlisted Home … Continue reading

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An unlisted Home Bitters?

An unlisted Home Bitters? 02 January 2014 (R•040919 R&H listing) Here is an incoming e-mail and pictures from Gary Beatty (North Port, Florida), who has a talent for tracking down and obtaining extremely rare bitters for his collection. It is … Continue reading

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Dr. R. T. Hylton’s Wild Cherry Tonic Bitters – Pat’d 1867

Dr. R. T. Hylton’s Wild Cherry Tonic Bitters – Pat’d 1867 02 January 2014 This is the story of Reginald Tonge Hylton, his famous brother, John Dunbar Hylton and Reginald’s extremely rare, Dr. R. T. Hylton’s Wild Cherry Tonic Bitters from Philadelphia. … Continue reading

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Sometimes when a shot of Bitters is not enough

Sometimes when a shot of bitters is not enough… Tent Revivals, Snake Handling & Faith Healers 01 January 2014 I came across the above picture the other day which pretty much captured the ‘spirit’ of this post and put my … Continue reading

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Daily Dose January 2014

J a n u a r y   2 0 1 4 Friday, 31 January 2014 While working the “Hot on the trail of the elusive O.O.S.B.” post this morning, I was taken back to an old 2004 FOHBC EXPO article … Continue reading

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