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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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E. G. Booz Log Cabin Whiskey with Whitney Threaded Cap

Posted on 4 March 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

E. G. Booz Log Cabin Whiskey with Whitney Threaded Cap by Marty Jensen 04 March 2014 It all started a little over a year ago when I went to an auction. Usually I obtain my bottles by digging along with … Continue reading →

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Old Bourbon Whiskey Put Up By Wilson, Fairbank & Co. for Medicinal Purposes

Posted on 24 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Old Bourbon Whiskey put up by Wilson, Fairbank & Co. for Medicinal Purposes 24 February 2014 (R•022019) (R•031719) There is a wonderful bottle on ebay now reading “Monk’s Old Bourbon Whiskey Put Up By Wilson, Fairbank & Co. Sole Agents … Continue reading →

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Walton’s Bitters Counterstamped Seated Half Dollar

Posted on 23 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Walton’s Bitters Counterstamped Seated Half Dollar 23 February 2014 (o22518) Frank Wicker (bottlepickers.com) alerted me to an interesting counterstamped coin on ebay for Waton’s Bitters. This looks to be for W 22, Walton’s Bitters from Cincinnati, Ohio in the Carlyn … Continue reading →

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Grandfather’s Perfect Orange Bitters

Posted on 16 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Grandfather’s Perfect Orange Bitters PART OF THE ORANGE BITTERS SERIES 16 February 2014 Now here is a really tough brand to identify. Grandfather’s Perfect Orange Bitters is yet another, unlisted orange bitters, represented on the extremely rare, Joe Gourd collection label … Continue reading →

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Pale Orange Bitters and PJ Murray’s Ghost

Posted on 13 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Pale Orange Bitters and P.J. Murray’s Ghost PART OF THE ORANGE BITTERS SERIES 13 February 2014 Is P.J. Murray watching over my shoulder as I write this post? Does he know that I am looking at one of his advertising … Continue reading →

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Hungarian Blackberry Juice and Wild Cherry Bitters – Tucumcari or Six-Shooter Siding

Posted on 6 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hungarian Blackberry Juice and Wild Cherry Bitters Tucumcari or Six-Shooter Siding by James Viguerie 06 February 2014 I thought I would try to find some unlisted western bitters today. but wow, what a great name, ‘Hungarian Blackberry Juice and Wild … Continue reading →

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Our Own Southern Bitters – Memphis

Posted on 26 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Our Own Southern Bitters – Memphis 26 January 2014 (03 April 2014 Bottle Pictures Added from Russel Poole) (R•092115) Filling the hole in, Stumpy, I mean Buddy, finds this stump for filler! We didn’t get as many pictures as we … 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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Looking at Scotch Whiskey Museum Images

Posted on 16 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at Scotch Whiskey Museum Images The Scotch Whiskey Experience – Edinburgh, Scotland 16 January 2014 You may remember the Catedral do Whisky virtual museum link back in October 2013 (top of post). I was looking at it again last night in … Continue reading →

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