Author Archives: Ferdinand Meyer V

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, Inc., 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. Ferdinand 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 gardening (Peachridge Gardens), antiques (Peachridge Collections), and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past three-term president of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, a long-time board member, FOHBC 2021 Hall of Fame, and one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

Dr. James M. Solomon and his Indian Bitters

Posted on 25 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. James M. Solomon and his Indian Bitters OLD DR. SOLOMON’S GREAT INDIAN BITTERS OLD DR. SOLOMON’S INDIAN WINE BITTERS 25 October 2015 The bottle picture below represents an aqua OLD DR. SOLOMON’S GREAT INDIAN BITTERS from Attleboro, Massachusetts that I picked up … Continue reading →

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Griel’s Herb Bitters – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Posted on 25 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Griel’s Herb Bitters – Lancaster, Pennsylvania GRIEL & YOUNG – MANUFACTURERS 25 October 2015 The aqua Griel’s Herb Bitters is another brand of bitters from Lancaster, Pennsylvania that was represented in the recent Nolt Collection of Whiskey Memorabilia that was auctioned off by … Continue reading →

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Goodwin’s Laree Bitters – Baltimore

Posted on 20 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Goodwin’s Laree Bitters – Baltimore Strictly A French Preparation 20 October 2015 (R•052517) (R•061519) The advertisement below was found in the bottom right corner of a Virginia newspaper in 1882. Right beneath the word OPIUM. It represents the unlisted Goodwin’s Laree Bitters. Wikipedia … Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Excelsior Bitters – Richmond, Virginia

Posted on 19 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jackson’s Excelsior Bitters – Richmond, Virginia 19 October 2015 (R•102015) The Jackson’s Excelsior Bitters is an unlisted bitters that crossed my radar screen the other day. At first I thought it might be related to Jackson’s Aromatic Life Bitters, Stonewall Jackson Stomach Bitters … Continue reading →

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Ash Tonic Bitters – John C. Horting, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Posted on 15 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ash Tonic Bitters – John C. Horting, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 15 October 2015 (R•090719) The Ash Tonic Bitters was a surprise in the Conestoga Auction Company event last Saturday when the Nolt Collection of Whiskey Memorabilia was auctioned off in a live and … Continue reading →

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Mishler’s Herb Bitters and The Mishler Family

Posted on 14 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Mishler’s Herb Bitters and the Mishler Family 14 October 2015 (R•031319) (R8042919 – information Dale P. Mishler). (R•051119 – Swanson covers) If you are a bitters collector, you probably possess a bottle or two of the celebrated Mishler’s Herb Bitters … Continue reading →

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Dr. Stoever’s Bitters – Lancaster & Philadelphia

Posted on 12 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Stoever’s Bitters – Lancaster & Philadelphia THE OLD STANDARD ! 12 October 2015 (R•101615) (R•111015) (R•031119) (R•090219) (R•031220) I was able to add an extremely rare “Lancaster, PA.”, Dr. Stoever’s Bitters to my collection this past weekend from the Nolt … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah Rohrer – Nolt Collection of Whiskey Memorabilia

Posted on 11 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeremiah Rohrer – Nolt Collection of Whiskey Memorabilia Rohrer’s Expectoral Wild Cherry Tonic 11 October 2015 (R•101615) (R•051119-Swanson cover) One of my favorite bottles is the Rohrer’s Expectoral Wild Cherry Tonic. I consider it a bitters even though “Bitters” is not … Continue reading →

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A Super Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters

Posted on 6 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Super Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters 06 October 2015 Another incoming e-mail and some super pictures of a super bottle from Chris Eib. Groovy green glass. Did just say that? We heard from Chris last week which resulted in the … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose | October 2015

Posted on 2 October 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

October  |  2 0 1 5 Friday, 30 October 2015 Wakefield’s Strengthening Bitters from Bloomington Illinois posted by James Viguerie over at Bitters Bottles on Facebook. Wednesday, 28 October 2015 Here is a CASCARILLA BITTERS CO. KANSAS CITY, MO. // WILD CHERRY TONIC. … Continue reading →

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