Category Archives: Soda Bottles

W. H. Hutchinson & Son Bottling

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In to PRG] Hutchinson Playmates Of The Month! [HutchBook.com] Here’s another real photo postcard image courtesy of Dennis Smith.  This photograph features two women pouring soda from Hutchinson bottles into drinking glasses.  There are citrus groves behind the women and … Continue reading →

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Koka Nola – The Great Tonic Drink

Posted on 10 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At one of the FOHBC National shows, four or five years ago, Elizabeth and I sat in on a seminar on the many copy cat brands of Coca-Cola. We were fascinated and really enjoyed the presentation and talk. [Incoming to … Continue reading →

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1915 Coca-Cola Prototype Bottle and Concept Sketch

Posted on 8 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dear Ferdinand, Thanks again for talking to me last week regarding our auction and your interest in posting it on your website. It’s now official. Below is our announcement: We are pleased to announce to you the auction of our … Continue reading →

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New Western Blob Top Soda Blog

Posted on 21 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lance Westfall announces a new blog: westernblobtopsodas.blogspot.com
. Please check it out!

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The Coca-Cola Bottle Collectors Club

Posted on 14 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I received this email yesterday that I thought was interesting. I know there were a number of tables near me at the Houston Show full of Coke items. These guys are big and serious. I need to pay more attention … Continue reading →

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Bill & Bea Baab Visit in Augusta

Posted on 5 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I had the opportunity to have a nice visit with Bill and Bea Baab of Augusta, Georgia last evening. Bill is a bottle legend and was recently inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. I have previously written about Bill (Read Bill … Continue reading →

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2011 Houston Bottle Show Report

Posted on 24 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It is interesting to set up at the Houston Show. It is so small and there are so few, if any of the things I look for. From talking to the old-timers here such as Barbara Puckett (Show Organizer), Tom and … Continue reading →

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White-Pool House Museum Bottle Donation

Posted on 21 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Please look at these pictures and list. After speaking to Ms. Holcomb after a Facebook post, I asked her to send pictures and a list of the bottles donated. I really do not see anything outside of the $1 – … Continue reading →

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Soda & Beer Bottles of North America Web Site

Posted on 29 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Tod von Mechow talked to me during the recent FOHBC National Show and Sale and suggested I visit his in-depth web site called Soda & Beer Bottles of North America. This site really is a work horse. Tod had done a fantastic … Continue reading →

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Soda Bottlers Of Southwest Virginia
 and Northeast Tennessee

Posted on 29 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I’ve been following up on a fellow named Joseph T. Lee III on Facebook and his web site Tazewell Orange.com. You have to say, he really has Soda Bottles covered in his region. From Tazewell Orange Home Page: Soda Bottlers … Continue reading →

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