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The two Julien’s Imperial Aromatic Bitters Variants

Posted on 1 June 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The two Julien’s Imperial Aromatic Bitters Variants 01 June 2014 In picking up the figural bitters lady’s leg series again with the fabulous Universe Bitters and Shurtleff’s Bitters posts, I thought it would be neat to follow up with Julien’s Imperial Aromatic Bitters … Continue reading →

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The extremely rare Shurtleff’s Bitters from Bennington, Vermont

Posted on 31 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The extremely rare Shurtleff’s Bitters from Bennington, Vermont 31 May 2014 I always like opening my well worn Bitters Bottles books by Carlyn Ring and Bill Ham. Even though I’ve looked at the two books a million times, I always find something new and … Continue reading →

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The best Lady’s Leg in the Galaxy – Universe Bitters

Posted on 31 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The best Lady’s Leg in the Galaxy – Universe Bitters 31 May 2014 It was nice seeing the lady’s leg figural, Universe Bitters, from Louisville, Kentucky, at the top of the Top 25 Kentucky’s Rarest Bitter Bottles list. The bottle … Continue reading →

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The only Martin’s Bermuda Bitters

Posted on 27 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The only Martin’s Bermuda Bitters 27 May 2014 (R•052015) (R•052215) Oh, if I could only just see this bottle, let alone have it sit proudly in my collection. To my knowledge, the Martin’s Bermuda Bitters, is a one-of-a-kind, only example, residing … Continue reading →

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Top 25 Kentucky’s Rarest Bitters Bottles

Posted on 20 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In honor of and in preparation for the upcoming FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky, I thought it would be nice to look at the Top 25 Kentucky’s Rarest Bitters Bottles. I will try to add pictures if I … Continue reading →

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Kentucky’s Top 25 Rarest Bottles

Posted on 20 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In honor of and in preparation for the upcoming FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky, I thought it would be nice to look at the Top 25 Kentucky’s Rarest Bottles. I will try to add pictures if I have … Continue reading →

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The Robinson & Lord Figural Barrel – Baltimore

Posted on 17 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Robinson & Lord Figural Barrel – Baltimore A figural barrel by broom makers? 17 May 2014 Seeing the Robinson & Lord figural barrel from Baltimore was a real surprise in the current Heckler Auction 110. I wasn’t aware of this piece … Continue reading →

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The Wiggs Brothers and their Fabulous Figural Cabin Bottle

Posted on 10 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Wiggs Brothers and their fabulous figural cabin bottle 10 May 2014 As you might imagine, I have quite a few bitters in my collection, many being quite rare. It has gotten to the point that when I see a picture … Continue reading →

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Diamond in the Rough

Posted on 2 May 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Diamond in the Rough Smith’s Druid Bitters 02 May 2014 Hello Ferdinand: You are not going to believe this story, as lady luck has been on my side. I love to dig for bottles as much as the next digger … Continue reading →

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The Iron Maiden

Posted on 23 April 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Iron Maiden 23 April 2014 I received a call yesterday from an old-time historical flask collector named Joe Wood. We talked for a bit about the great flask collections from previous decades and he mentioned that he had auctioned off … Continue reading →

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