Category Archives: News

Looking forward to Bitters Bottles Supplement 2

Posted on 2 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking forward to Bitters Bottles Supplement 2 02 February 2014 (Updated 09 February 2014 with Bill Ham Response) The following e-mail came in from James Viguerie that poses some questions that some of you may be wondering yourselves. Bill will be … Continue reading →

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January 2014 – Antique Bottle & Glass Photo Gallery

Posted on 1 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Here we go with the January 2014 group of pictures culled from a few of the web and Facebook sites that we all like. I really enjoy the sunlight, shadows and reflections in some of these pictures. Truly some spectacular settings. … Continue reading →

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USA Hospital Dept Bottles – Theft Report!

Posted on 27 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

USA Hospital Dept Bottles – Theft Report! 27 January 2014 Collectors, PLEASE be on the lookout for these bottles below. They were in a package reportedly stolen from what I now have learned is an unsecured USPS sorting facility. It … Continue reading →

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Antique Bottle Books up for Auction!

Posted on 24 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lot 493. (Lot of 19) Bottle Related Reference Books, including, ‘For Bitters Only’ by Carlyn Ring, ‘Collecting Bottles’, by Cecil Munsey, ‘The Bottle Book’ by Fike, ‘Collector’s Guide to Old Fruit Jars, Red Book #7’, by Doug Leybourne, ‘Sarsaparilla Bottle Encyclopedia’ … Continue reading →

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Joe Zarro Collection of Strap Sided Flasks

Posted on 23 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Joe Zarro Collection of Strap Sided Flasks 23 January 2014 In case you have not noticed, Jim Hagenbuch and Glass Works Auctions has an incredible collection of strap-sided flasks from the late Joe Zarro. Wow, what color and forms! Super … Continue reading →

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New bottle club in Wisconsin!

Posted on 12 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hello Ferdinand, In the frozen tundra up here in Wisconsin we are starting a NEW club. We tried for the better part of a two years to create value and bring in new members. We reached an all time high of … Continue reading →

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The Antique Bottle and Glass Facebook Sites

Posted on 6 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Daily Dose January 2014

Posted on 1 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Key West Revisited – Another Quest to Dive For Bottles | Layers

Posted on 6 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Key West Revisited – Another Quest to Dive For Bottles | Bottles and Extras Cover Layers 06 December 2013 I thought I would give those interested, a peak at the January | February 2014 issue of Bottles and Extras. The issue has exciting … Continue reading →

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Daily Dose December 2013

Posted on 1 December 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

D e c e m b e r   2 0 1 3 Tuesday, 31 December 2013 (New Years Eve) Can you believe it? Another year. Father times goes too fast. I sit here nursing a cup of coffee with … Continue reading →

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