Category Archives: Freeblown Glass

Stunning Historic Pitcher added to Fuss Collection

Posted on 9 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Attached are two pictures of my most recent acquisition. I have actually known about this piece for some time. However, it was at this past Baltimore show where I saw a beautiful blown glass creamer with Mark Vuono … Continue reading →

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Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks 16 February 2012 *Post amended 21 February 2012 with Dana Charlton-Zarro information and Dave Maryo image. * Post amended 09 April 2012 with additional Pitkin Ruins image of archway. Jeff Noordsy (visit … Continue reading →

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Stoddard Glass – Updated Information from Michael George

Posted on 12 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Updated information provided by Michael George based on an exhibit he organized called “New Hampshire Glassmakers”. The Dr. Townsends bottle pictured in the post: Embossed DR TOWNSEND’S SARSAPARILLA ALBANY N.Y. Sand Pontil 17 Rivets Dark Amber is noted. I thank Mike George for … Continue reading →

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Who did this display?.. or it could only be from?

Posted on 3 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Of course it is from the New England bottle power duo Jeff and Holly Noordsy. Always the best bottles and the best visual displays to catch your attention! Look at this great still life photograph. Read: Pictures at an Exhibition … Continue reading →

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BottleNut.com – Some Great Photography

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) posted this comment in regards to the PRG Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54 post. from Froggy: Here’s a link to BOTTLENUT.com: http://bottlenut.com/products/13/CLICK-HERE-FOR-PHOTO-GALLERY.htm You will see some of the most incredible bottle & glass photography … Continue reading →

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Upcoming HistoricalGlass.com Auction

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt alerts us to an auction house that quite frankly, I am not aware of which pleasantly surprises me. I am speaking of HistoricalGlass.com. Glass International LLC was founded in 2000 by John De Caro. Prior to starting the … Continue reading →

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Freeblown Lilly Pad Pitcher and Rib Pattern Vase – Santa Comes Early

Posted on 7 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Christmas Comes Early for some wise glass collector with 2 great pieces of Early American Glass Someone is seeing Santa a little early with a steal in Glass Works Auctions “Christmas Comes Early” auction which ended on Monday, 07 December … Continue reading →

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