Lady’s Leg Series – Weis Bros Knickerbocker Stomach Bitters

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

WEIS BROS

KNICKERBOCKER STOMACH BITTERS

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[Incoming email today] “My mom recenly passed and I remember her telling me about a bottle she had found and she thought it was worth some money. Attached are photos of the bottle (See Below). Can you tell me anything about it. Thank you, Nia”

See Picture 2 + See Picture 3 + See Picture 4

This email above and the attached pictures is a nice prompt to develop the next segment post in the Lady’s Leg series. The quart Weis Knickerbocker Bitters is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin bottle made in a turn mold with a gorgeous large applied seal. Very few bitters bottles have applied seals.

Picture 1 – A pretty raw WEIS BROS KNICKERBOCKER STOMACH BITTERS (source e-mail)

Three shots of the same WEIS BROS KNICKERBOCKER STOMACH BITTERS – Meyer Collection

The Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham listing in Bitters Bottles is as follows:

W.68 WEIS KNICKERBOCKER STOMACH BITTERS, Circa 1885 – 1895

WEIS ( au ) / BROS / KNICKERBOCKER / STOMACH (au ) / BITTERS (.ad ) //
12 1/4 x 3 3/8 (6)
Round ladys leg, Amber, ARM, Applied mouth, Extremely rare
Name on 2 inch seal on shoulder. One example dug in Ishpeming, Michigan

Weis Brothers receipt mentions Knickerbocker Stomach Bitters – Joe Gourd Collection

Weis Bro’s Knickerbocker Stomach Bitters sign advertisement – The poster was found as the backing to a 19th century painting by a Pennsylvania antique company

Weis Brothers wholesale wines and liquors delivery wagon – Milwaukee Public Library

WEIS BROS. CO. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1879 – 1918

[From Pre-Pro.com]

Three Weis Brothers Fine Whiskies shot glasses – Pre-Pro.com

1881 directory (p. 690) contains a graphic display ad., showing them to be agents for various vineyards.

Manitowoc City Directory for 1880 – Advertisement for Weis Bros. Wines and Liquors

The company used the brand names: “Balmoral Club”, “Crawford”, “Fox Lake”, “Knickerbocker Stomach Bitters”, “Mountain Cave”, “Old Bedford”, “Old Norman”, “Policy”, and “Tom Cooper.”

Business name timeline: Weis Bros. (1879-1906), Weis Bros. Co. (1908-1918)

Address timeline: 383 E. Water

Appearance in directories: 1879 through 1918

Detail applied seal on a WEIS BROS KNICKERBOCKER STOMACH BITTERS – Meyer Collection

Here you can see a WEIS BROS KNICKERBOCKER STOMACH BITTERS lady’s leg sitting proudly on the top shelf of the legendary John Feldmann bitters collection. These lady’s legs all reside in other collections now.

Weis Bros. Milwaukee Knickerbocker Stomach Bitters. This is one of the more interesting antique bitters bottles from Wisconsin is this quart size ladies leg bitters bottle with an applied seal. The bottle was made in a turn mold and the seal was attached after the bottles was removed from the mold. The seal is embossed “WEISS BROS KNICKERBOCKER STOMACH BITTERS”. – MrBottles.com

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Mailbox Letters – March 2013

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

March Mail starting to pile up again. Thanks for all of the emails and information everyone.

Meeting a Collector on My Flight to Baltimore

Hello Ferdinand,

It was a pleasure meeting you and learning about glass on the flight the other day.
I am sending along two emails this being the wall label for a lovely 5th century glass mould which I saw today while visiting The WALTERS ART MUSEUM in Baltimore. I wouldn’t have recognized its import without having had our conversation.
Thank you for expanding my knowledge.

All best,

Frish

Brown Brothers Pottery Question?

Good Day,

I’m the Chief of the Halesite Fire Dept. (the only FD right at Huntington Harbor) and I’m working on a 100th Anniversary history book of our organization. In telling the story we’re touching on the history of some local landmarks, including Brown Brothers Pottery. I was wondering if I might get a high-resolution photo of actual pottery manufactured by Brown Brothers and a short descripton. I will of course provide appropriate credit.

Please let me know if you would be a good contact for this request or if you recommend I connect with someone else.

Thanks you.

Dan McConnell
Chief of Department
631-831-0860

Another Whitlock Piece Found

Hello, my name is Jeremy. Recently while metal detecting, I came across a green bottle that has Whitlock & Co New York on one side & the other side has BM & EA. I saw a picture of the same bottle on your web page. Any information you can give me on this bottle would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Jeremy Price

New Facebook site on American Pot Lids by Greg Dean

Dear Ferd,

Yesterday I started a facebook page project dedicated to collecting American Pot Lids. There’s a lot of GREAT early American history related to these, particularly in the fields of dentistry and shaving that I’d like to share and build upon. FYI

Greg Dean

http://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotLids

Small Swirled Flask Question?

Mr. Meyer,

Here is the amber colored bottle I inquired about that I found. It seems to be ribbed with a swirl pattern. Some of the pattern seems to be inside. Any info would be appreciated. 6 ¾” Diameter 7 ¼” Tall

Thanks,

Tryna

William Harrison Historical Flask Question?

Dear Mr. Ferdinand,

I recently purchased a brown flask bottle with William Harrison on it. As I was researching this bottle I came to your site. Can you recommend how I can determine if it is an original. I’m not sure if you can see the date on the bottle but it has 1841 at the bottom under the plow and barrel. I could not make the the indention on the bottom of the bottle. The bottle is 7 inches tall and 5 inches wide. The first picture has Wm. H. Harrison. The 2nd pic. Had a log cabin with a plow and barrel. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Leslie

Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club News

Dear Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club members & select guests,

The February issue of the Glass Chatter newsletter is now available for downloading (file size is 3 MB).

Best Regards,
Joe Coulson, Secretary/Editor

www.fruitjar.org

National Beer Question

Dear Sir,

Here is an image of a beer bottle label. The beer is “National Bohemian Pale Beer” and I cannot find any information on this item. Phil Grillo suggested I contact you for a source that offers more information on this label? Thank you

Charlie Hall

[PRG] Charlie: I sure hope you went to the Baltimore Bottle Show this pas weekend. right in your back yard.

New example of a Weis Bros Knickerbocker Stomach Bitters

My mom recenly passed and I remember her telling me about a bottle she had found and she thought it was worth some money. Attached are photos of the bottle. Can you tell me anything about it. Thank you,
Nia

[PRG] Nia, I did a post on this bottle yesterday to help you out.

Read: Lady’s Leg Series – Weis Bros Knickerbocker Stomach Bitters

Udolpho Wolfe’s Aromatic Schnapps

Hi, I found this bottle in one of our oldest properties, and think maybe u can tell me more about the bottle, looks very nice.. I live in Merida, Yucatán, Mexico. Thanks in advance and looking forward for some information. Regards.

Jorge

[PRG] Looks like a nice find. You probable saw some great examples on the site. Some may want to have the bottle cleaned. I like yours as is. According to Tom Doligale, “this is a common pint made in the millions. These are always whittled and should have a circle on the bottom. Value is not much at about 25 dollars.”

Read: Tom Doligale and his Udolpho Wolfe’s Aromatic Schnapps

Boston Indian Medical Institute

Ferdinand – I’m preparing a blog post based around a great 1860 letter that I have from the Boston Indian Medical Institute. In looking at the founder Dr. Reuben Greene’s book, “Indianopathy,” (1859), he mentions that they have an “Indian Restorative Bitters,” of their preparation. From my research I know that there is also a well-known Pierce’s bitters by the same name, and from Massachusetts. Do you think Greene was selling Pierce’s bitters or are you aware of a Greene’s (or Boston Med Inst) bitters by the same name? None of the Pierce advertisements I’ve seen mention Greene or the Institute at all. I can send you pics of the Boston Med Inst letters or pamphlet if that would help. Many Thanks. Hope you had a great time in Baltimore. All My Best, Jim Schmidt

Coca Bitters Found in Mass.

Hello Ferdinand, I just discovered the web site while searching for info on a bottle
I dug up today in Duxbury, Ma. It is the identical one shown on the site that was
referred to as rare and was found in Hamden, Conn. in July 1973. Is this so, the Coca
Bitters Bottle I found is a big deal?

[PRG] Chris I just did a post on the bottle called The Mysterious Coca Bitters – New York

Sulphur Bitters Question

Hello Ferd, I dont think you are much into labeled and I dont think most have a lot of value but wanted one more opinion.

Without the name at top and unembossed I told the guy $20 but he thinks $200…

I dug some decent stuff last week, Need to put something together to send you but a million other things to do..

Thanks,
James (Campiglia) OuthousePatrol.com

Fly Trap Question

Hi Elizabeth, I have had a fly catcher for a very long time and didn’t know what it was until I saw some on TV recently. I have visited local antique shops and looked on the internet to see if I can find out more about it. I have attached a picture but you can’t really see some of the details on it. There’s no identifying stamp on it, but there’s a tiny, tiny dotting pattern on it in addition to the bug you can see. Can you tell my anything about this piece?

Janie

Ferro China Quinine Bitters

Mr. Meyer, I have an old bottle of Quinine Bitters my father had at his house. I found it in cleaning out for mom to move. It is a large brown bottle with a partial label. It is unopened and still has the lead seal on top and is full of the bitters. I am sending a picture along with this to you. Perhaps you can tell me something of this and the date. Thank you,
Jeff – Texas

Looking for Bottles from Saratoga and Los Gatos, California Area

Hello,

Thank you for reading this email. Please feel free to pass it along to the right folks.

I am looking for bottles from Saratoga and Los Gatos, California.

They will be on permanent display in our new heritage retail food store, Wildwood Market in the village of Saratoga. I believe that it is good to keep the history alive, and this is a great way to do that. They will be placed in a custom built and secure case.

These bottles would include, Pacific Congress Springs, Azule Seltzer Springs, and others I probably do not even know about. Also, there may be other items from the area that would be of interest such as old posters, wooden cases, etc.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and recommendations.

Very best regards. Frank Dutro

Cell: 408-533-3124

P.S. If you’re interested in Wildwood Market, you can see everything at: Wildwood Market on facebook

Leather Canteen Bottle Question?

Greetings,

I purchased and interesting item the other day and was trying to research it when I came across your wonderful site. I was hoping you might know what this container is or maybe who I can contact to find out more information about it. The bottle is wrapped in leather with either a pewter or silver spout. The glass looks to be hand blown with bubbles visible in the sight glass area. No markings. It has four attachments. One is loose and shown in the picture.

Any help that you can provide would be appreciated.

Thank you!! – Travis

Bottle Question Korea

Dear Mr. Meyer,

Hello! My name is Woo, WonTek, a college student from Korea. Recently, I have been working on archaeology project with 19th century bottles. For this matter, I have a applied bottle seal that is *Green glass wine bottle seal – cross hatched background (1 π” diameter) “S. LARN[A/]”* However, I cannot find any exact information regarding this specimen. Please have a look at attached picture and give me some suggestions.

Sincerely yours, Wontek

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Legendary Barto’s Great Gun Bitters added to Fuss Collection

Posted on 4 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand,

It was great to catch up with you in Baltimore. I look forward to my next visit to Peachridge in April!

Attached are a few phone pics of my new green Barto’s Great Gun Bitters from the Ring collection. It is the same one that is pictured in both the Ring/Ham bitter’s books. I have also included a picture of it in my case with my apricot Barto’s. Man, I love the Barto’s!

Enjoy!

Sandor (Fuss)

P.S. The Baltimore show was the just the best! I had a great time. It really is by far my favorite show and in my opinion the best in the country.

The following email and pictures was received today from Sandor Fuss (Denver, Colorado). This bitters bottle transferred hands at the Baltimore Bottle Show this past weekend. I was fortunate enough to see it Saturday. Simply extraordinary! Way to go Sandor!

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Daily Dose – February 2013

Posted on 4 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 3

Section dedicated to daily thoughts and interests

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Last day of the short month of February. Makes the Baltimore Show sooner right! Have a flight out of Houston mid day. Bottles in transit.

Make sure you check out the fabulous G.W. Aimar collection that Jim Schmidy wrote about. Also the Glass Works Auction #97 is pretty decent too! Love the American Life Bitters note pictured above.

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Can you hear me now? Wake up all you bottle collectors. 4:40 am here at Peachridge. Got up a little earlier at 3:00 am. So much on my mind. Anyway, just finalized a post on megaphone bottles. Most from the Feldmann collection. Packing to leave town. All the dogs get sad when I do this. Looking forward to the mega Baltimore show this weekend. Meeting up with some of the west coast crow Friday am to do some Baltimore site-seeing.

From Warren Friedrich in reference to the Granger question from yesterday:

Ferdinand,

That (Granger) name was also used on a fruit jar that was invented by Carlton Newman before he moved out to California from Pittsburg, PA. Good luck in your search!

Warren

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Today I am trying to find out what ‘Granger’ means in Granger Bitters. Is there any relationship to Dr. Grangers Medicine Company of Chattanooga?

Have any of you tried Mason’s Cream of Olives? Bet that made you smell real good!

Monday, 25 February 2013

Just amazed at all of the XR bitters squares that have been showing up the past few months. At auction houses, ebay, private finds…you name it. Kind of exciting. Look for continued posts down the road.

Sunday, 24 February 2013

Started a new section called Mailbox Letters. I am getting so much regarding glass that I could use an assistant 🙂

[regarding the Martha Stewart Carlyn Ring interview]

Ferdinand: I think the interview was about 2000, but could have been as late as 2002. It was well before the SUPPLEMENT was published. Carlyn had called me and told me that Martha had wanted to do an interview about the book and I told her that that was great and she was the correct person to do it. Jim took a couple of cases of bitters bottles up to Martha’a studio so they could use them for props. We gave her a copy
of BITTERS BOTTLES that was signed by both of us.

See you at Baltimore – Bill

Saturday, 23 February 2013

Wow, the big Baltimore Antique Bottle Show is just 1 week away. This weekend I pack up my bottles which is always a task. Unfortunately Elizabeth will not be making this trip so I am flying solo.

I want to thank Jeff Burkhardt who always contributes much to this site and our hobby. Today it is for the Martha Stewart video he “stumbled” upon where Martha interview the legendary Carlyn Ring of bitters bottles fame.

Friday, 22 February 2013

Well, how about those really cool 35 mm slide conversions from the Tony Shank collection! I like Brad Seiglers comment “Amazing shots. Them being in 35mm just add to the feeling in the pictures. Absolutely stunning. This made my week to see so much amazing glass. The root bitters barrel is over the top. Thanks so much for sharing.”

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

[email to my business partner Mary] I got your name from the FMG web site but I’m trying to reach Ferdinand Meyer V regarding antique bottles. Sorry to impose on you, but could you ask your partner to contact me? I have posted a message to him on his facebook page that apparently will only show up in the “other” inbox not the regular inbox, so I’m guessing he’ll likely never see that. The reason I’m trying to connect him is because I saw an article he posted regarding a bottle for Dr. Dods’ Imperlal Wine Bitters. I’ve just acquired an original broadsheet advertising this ‘cure all’ that I thought would be of interest to him. And I’m very interested in learning more about his Dr. Dods’ bottle. I am related by marriage to Dr. Dods’ family — too bad we don’t have the recipe for this miracle tonic! Thanks for passing on this message.

Read: Dr. J. Boveedods Imperial Wine Bitters

Monday, 18 February 2013

From Mark Warne: Hi Ferdinand. Hope all is well. Just checked my favorite site and I see my Curtis in a much brighter green than it is. I won mine off ebay and that is positively the (same) bottle. Everything matches perfectly and it has a killer tube in the neck or bubble that sages down 4 inches. Kind of like a 4 inch cocoon with open ends inside the neck. Glass is extremely thin in this area and is very cool. Have never seen anything like it. I see the tail end of it in your photo. Mine happens to be pure green (lucked out for sure ) but certainly not like the green in your photo. Someone doctored the colors that you have for sure. I’ll send photos to you soon.

I also have it in Grape, Teal & Copper. Was fun just playing around with it (in PhotoShop) – Brian Wolff

A real paradox here. With ebay it is a bit easier to get the word out about scams where with private offers we all, including myself, get caught up in the excitement of a new find. Had I posted this info sooner about the Curtis Cordial scam, I believe we could have deterred some from paying the buyer. What do we do here?

Look for a post later today on The Color Purple. If you want any of your glass included please forward via email ASAP.

ANDY WARHOL Painting? on ebay now… http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sample-Holtzermanns-Bitters-Amber-Bottle-Log-Cabin-Label-/181079029763?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2926b803

Saturday, 16 February 2013

Cold morning again after a surprisingly mild first part of February. Still have not had a hard freeze to kill the bugs. Fire in the fireplace. Sun will be up soon.

Had some fun yesterday looking at all the Blacking material I could find online. Love this trade card above of Uncle Sam shaving with an eagle and his boots. The boys and girls over on Early American Glass and Bottle Collecting on facebook really put up some neat pictures. Read: Blacking Bottles & a little more.

Working on a Post now on Marijuana or Cannabis bottles and related material leading to the Marihuana (sic) Tax Act of 1937.

I posted this picture over on the PRG face book page and said, “This is how I feel sometimes.”

Thursday, 14 February 2013 (Valentines Day)

Make sure you read the update on Uncle Marb’s Old Bourbon Bitters. Thanks to Marianne Dow for info and more leads.

Working on a OPIUM post in the flavor of the recent Heroin and Cocaine posts. This 1918 Opium Party pic is so cool. Read: To Smoke Opium is to get out of the Train (while it is still moving)

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

In keeping with the HEROIN theme from yesterday, we have “LOVE ADDICT”…”A Novel of today’s sex-ravished, dope hungry girls”. circa 1959. Reminds me of Reefer Madness. Remember that Movie? Read: Heroin – Purest and Best

[Wikipedia] Reefer Madness (originally released as Tell Your Children and sometimes titled as The Burning Question, Dope Addict, Doped Youth and Love Madness) is a 1936 American propaganda exploitation film revolving around the melodramatic events that ensue when high school students are lured by pushers to try marijuana — from a hit and run accident, to manslaughter, suicide, attempted rape, and descent into madness. The film was directed by Louis Gasnier and starred a cast composed of mostly unknown bit actors.

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

I like this 1901 “Tension Easer” from Bayer. Maybe I should use it for new art for “Daily Dose”? Anyone follow that XR 4 IN 1 BITTERS from Pinconning, Michigan that closed last night on ebay? I’ll try to put something up on it. Anybody have any pics of the smaller anchor variant on a Dr. Dunlap’s Anchor Bitters?

Monday, 11 February 2013

Another Monday…weekends are sure fun! Look for posts today on Dunlap’s Anchor Bitters and Uncle Marb. The March | April issue for Bottles and Extras should go to the printer today. Boy that is a lot of work. Collective prayers requested from fellow collectors for Tom Doligale (of Adolpho Wolfes fame)

Friday, 08 February 2013

Flew out of that weather mess moving up the east coast yesterday. Glad I am back. Looks like New England is a target. Look at this great picture of whittled bottles posted by Michael George.

Thursday, 07 February 2013

This flask is too cool…Washington – Classical Bust And “Baltimore X Glass. Works.” Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Screaming yellow, sheared mouth – pontil scar, quart. GI-22 Strong embossing. Big, beautiful, colorful portrait flask in an unbelievable and rare color. Classical bust probably of Henry Clay. The Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson collection. Heckler Auction 102. Now at $42k in call backs. Really impressed with the great pieces in this auction.

My new PLEASE JOIN THE FOHBC poster.

Tuesday, 05 February 2013

Look at this interesting tombstone sent in by Dennis Humphrey. Dennis adds, “I was looking on Ebay for Alabama bottles and came across this photo image of a tombstone in the shape of a bottle in Clayton, Alabama and thought it was very unusual. A Clark’s Sherry Wine Bitters is what it reminds me of.” Need some help o the Bloch’s German Bitters post. Anybody familiar with a Dr. M. Bloch?

Monday, 04 February 2013

I like this persons Method of YELLOW FLAGGING two lip chips on this Indian Queen on ebay. Caught my eye.

Sunday (Super Bowl), 03 February 2013

Hi Ferd,

Just wanted to say I just got done wondering around Peach Ridge. Such great articles and pictures, and info. We in Ohio have no doubt what so ever that the Eagle Flask with no oval below is Zanesville. Read: Gorgeous blue GII-118 Double Eagle Historical Flask on ebay. Our reason is that several broken and whole examples over the years have either been found in Ohio or dug there. The late great Paul Balentine had reason to zero it in to the White Glass Works Zanesville?. When I was younger I use to dig Zanesville with Adam Koch, Don Dzuro and others. I was in a privy where we dug two broken aqua Eagles. Others have dug whole ones including a yellow one. There are other flasks from Zanesville & Ravenna that Norm is reluctant to call Ohio. Not bad mouthing him (He is a friend) that’s just the way it is. The Cobalt one on your web site is gorgeous. I have always defined gorgeous as a step beyond beautiful. Did you ever clean that Morning Call Bitters?

Best Regards,

Gary (Beatty)

Saturday, 02 February 2013

Updated the Bininger post with a pic of the BININGER’S TRAVELER’S GUIDE flask and the BININGER’S DAY DREAM. Liking these Bininger names so much. Put up a Baltimore post with my article last year from the show. The Baltimore guys say it is “their way or the highway” with trying to let the big names in on Saturday with all of the action. Bill Taylor, Bob Ferraro and Sandor Fuss had the usual dificult time latching on to a table. Did get the following:

This is Rex Todd Rogers and I am a direct descendant of Dr. Samuel Cooley, MD through his son Dr. Horatio Cooley, MD who was a brother of Dr. Abiel Abbott Cooley, druggist and inventor.

I do have some information about Dr. Samuel Cooley, MD and Dr. Abiel Abbott Cooley. Would you like to have a copy of Dr. Samuel Cooley’s 18th century advertisement? I will be happy to email you one. He was quite a famous physician during that time. Also he published book about cow pox in 1802.

There is some interesting information on Samuel Abbott Cooley at the Connecticut Historical Society, it has some mention about Cooley’s Bitters. Samuel’s sister Mary who was unmarried and ran the manufacture of Cooley’s Bitters in Hartford, Connecticut. She died in 1899.

Friday, 01 February 2013

“La Fish Bitters” Email from my bud Sandor…. Hi Ferdinand, So I was at this party last night in Tucson, during my annual Gem and Mineral Show and this dealer I know from France brings me a blue fish bitter’s, straight from a little antique store in France. WTF!!!!…dude, it is better than yours!!! Sandor Click Here and look closely

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The Nicest 1970’s Old Home Bitters Bottle Lamp

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

OLD HOME BITTERS LAMP

Wow, this has to be one of the nicest, if not the nicest of the large Old Home Bitters bottle lamps. If you look at the size, proportions, embossing and hole in the bottom for the electrical you can quickly confirm the item as being well represented, photographed and described in this current ebay auction. The write-up is noted below:

Actual OLD HOME BITTERS in a yellow green coloration – photo courtesy Norman C. Heckler

GREEN 1970’s OLD HOME BITTERS Figural CABIN patent medicine N.C. bottle 14″ LAMP

Up for bids is an MINT!, 1970’s, 14″ tall, yellowish green glass, ground lip, figural cabin-shaped bottle embossed DOC DUNNING OLD HOME BITTERS GREENSBORO N. CAROLINA OLD HOME BITTERS on the 4 side panels… these VERY COOL! bottles were made for end table lamps in the mid-late 1970’s during the “bottle craze” as a decorative item for bottle collectors… they originally came with a wood base & typical 1970’s lamp shade – they were only made in dark amber, light yellow amber & this yellowish-green glass … I’m not sure which glasshouse made them… no chips, cracks, scratching or staining … Nice!!… A nice addition to any antique vintage old advertising glass dr. doctor medical pharmacy druggist or drug store drugstore remedy apothecary prescription north cobalt blue collection. Winning bidder pays $12.00 shipping & handling. Will combine shipping on multiple purchases. Thank you and good luck bidding. CHECK OUT MY OTHER BOTTLES AT AUCTION! – grbottleguy (100% approval rating) See Listing on ebay

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Those West Coast Megaphone Bottles

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

W E S T C O A S T M E G A P H O N E S

An example of a ‘rubberneck” automobile tour led by a “Megaphone Man”. Approximately thirty guests are taking this particular tour. Note the proximity of the guide to the guests. – Source F.T. Richards, Illustration for George Fitch’s “Seeing New York Through A Megaphone” from Ladies Home Journal (January 1907)

THE SPEAKING TRUMPET

[Wikipedia] A megaphone or speaking-trumpet is a portable, usually hand-held, cone-shaped acoustic horn used to amplify a person’s voice or other sounds and direct it in a given direction. The sound is introduced into the narrow end of the megaphone, by holding it up to the face and speaking into it, and the sound waves radiate out the wide end. The megaphone increases the volume of sound by increasing the acoustic impedance seen by the vocal cords, matching the impedance of the vocal cords to the air, so that more sound power is radiated. It also serves to direct the sound waves in the direction the horn is pointing. It somewhat distorts the sound of the voice because the frequency response of the megaphone is greater at higher sound frequencies. Since the 1970s the voice-powered acoustic megaphone described above has been replaced by the electric megaphone, which uses electric power to amplify the voice.

This loudest horn was made of over 20 feet of copper and could supposedly project vocalizations as far as a mile and a half.

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Firefighter’s “speaking trumpet”, circa 1880s. – Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Seattle, Washington.

The initial inventor of the speaking trumpet is a subject of historical controversy, as both Samuel Morland and Athanasius Kircher lay claim to the device. Morland, in a work published in 1655, wrote about his experimentation with different horns and his most successful variant. This loudest horn was made of over 20 feet of copper and could supposedly project vocalizations as far as a mile and a half.

With the aid of a huge megaphone, installed at the top of a slope in one of the training camps, a single bugler is able to make his calls heard over the entire. area. The conical sound magnifier is about eight feet long and is pivoted to the top of a post set in the ground. The bugler places his instrument in the small end of the megaphone, and as he plays, slowly swings the latter through a wide arc. In the remotest sections of the camp the notes can be heard.

Twenty years earlier, Kircher described a device that could be used for both broadcasting on one end and “overhearing” on the other. His coiled horn would be wedged into the side of a building, connecting a speaker or listener inside with the surrounding environment.

Morland favored a straight, tube-shaped speaking device, where an initial sound would reverberate in waves through the instrument and gradually become louder. Kircher’s horn, on the other hand, utilized a “cochleate” design, where the horn was twisted and coiled, unlike Morland’s design.

Megaphone at Auto Race

With Edison’s megaphone, a low whisper could be heard a thousand feet away, while a normal tone of voice could be heard roughly two miles away.

The term ‘megaphone’ was first associated with Thomas Edison’s instrument 200 years later. In 1878, Edison developed a device similar to the speaking trumpet in hopes of benefiting the deaf and hard of hearing. His variation included three separate funnels lined up in a row. The two outer funnels, which were six feet and eight inches long, were made of paper and connected to a tube inserted in each ear. The middle funnel was similar to Morland’s speaking trumpet, but had a larger slot to insert a user’s mouth.

With Edison’s megaphone, a low whisper could be heard a thousand feet away, while a normal tone of voice could be heard roughly two miles away. On the listening end, the receiver could hear a low whisper at a thousand feet away. However the apparatus was much too large to be portable, limiting its use. George Prescott wrote: “The principal drawback at present is the large size of the apparatus.”

You typically run in to examples of these ‘megaphone’ form bottles at west coast shows such as the Los Angeles, Auburn, Canyonville or the Downieville events. It was nice to see a grouping in the last Glass Works Auctions | Auction #96 (Parts I and Part II). These examples came from the great John Feldmann collection in Long Island, New York if I am not mistaken. It is nice to group all of these together for comparison. The locales on the bottles include Spokane, Washington, Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles, California. Definitely a west coast phenomena. Notice that American Bottle Auctions also has an example of a Star Wine Co. megaphone in their present Auction #57.

Here you can see an examples of the STAR WINE CO. and DURKIN megaphones on the perimeter floor corners in the great John Feldmann bottle room.

M E G A P H O N E G A L L E R Y

“DURKIN” / WHOLESALE AND RETAIL / WINES AND LIQUORS / MILL AND SPRAGUE ST. / SPOKANE, WASH.”, Washington, ca. 1895 – 1910, amber megaphone form, 8-sided base,13 1/4”h, smooth base, tooled lip. – Glass Works Auctions – Auction #96 (Part II)

“FULL HALF GALLON / ANEUBERGER / THE FULL MEASURE HOUSE / PORTLAND, ORE. / RETURN BOTTLE / AND GET 10¢”, Oregon ca. 1895 – 1910, clear glass with amethyst tint megaphone form, 13 1/4”h, smooth base, tooled lip. – Glass Works Auctions – Auction #96 (Part II)

Amber megaphone form, “FULL 1/2 GALLON” / “STAR WINE CO” / “WHOLESALE & FAMILY” / “WINES & LIQUORS”, “LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Glass Works Auctions – Auction #96 (Part I)

“FULL HALF GALLON / J. ARONSON / (JA monogram) / SEATTLE, WASH. / “FULL HALF GALLON / Washington, 1895 – 1910, clear glass, 13 1/4”h, smooth base, tooled lips. – Glass Works Auctions – Auction #96 (Part II)

Amber megaphone form “DURKIN” / WHOLESALE AND RETAIL / WINES AND LIQUORS / SPRAGUE AND WALL / SPOKANE, WASH – – Glass Works Auctions – Auction #96 (Part I)

STAR WINE MEGAPHONE. LOS ANGELES, CAL. 13 ¾ inches. 8-sided base and shoulder. Tooled top. These large containers are quite rare as most likely they were a burden to cart around. – American Bottle Auctions | Auction #57

(Detail of above) STAR WINE MEGAPHONE. LOS ANGELES, CAL. 13 ¾ inches. 8-sided base and shoulder. Tooled top. These large containers are quite rare as most likely they were a burden to cart around. – American Bottle Auctions | Auction #57

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Granger Bitters – Baltimore – Boykin Carmer & Co.

Posted on 24 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

GRANGER BITTERS – BALTIMORE

BOYKIN CARMER & CO.

24 February 2013

1887 Boykin, Carmer & Co. advertising listing Baltimore City Directory

The Granger Bitters from Baltimore is a tough bottle to find and I do not have an example in my collection, yet. The bottle has a tooled top and is also embossed ‘BOYKIN CARMER & CO.” Interestingly enough, in some of the Baltimore City directory listings (see below) it is listed as ‘BOYKIN CRAMER’. This looks to be a mistake.

Boykin Carmer & Co. Wholesale Druggists were located on 11 and 13 N. Liberty Street in Baltimore City. Dr. Thomas Jackson Boykin was listed as President. Dr. Boykin was born on January 26, 1828 in Sampson Co, NC, and died about October 08, 1909. He married Katherine Wentworth Micks on November 01, 1866 in Elmira, NY, daughter of William Goodrich Micks and Cornelia Martha Rathbone. In 1885 his partner was James W. Carmer. H.R. Micks and Jas. G. Stanley were also listed with the business. They produced a number of bottles and products such as Boykin’s Worm Killer, Harty’s Diarrhea Remedy, Stanley’s Nerve & Bone Liniment, Laudanum Poison and a long necked druggist bottle embossed with the company name. A few examples are posted below.

What is interesting is that one example, as noted in Bitters Bottles by Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham was found in Loris, South Carolina. The example pictured in this post was found in an antique shop some thirteen or so years ago in Virginia. I do not know if it is a coincidence, but this advertising envelope was addressed to Kildee, North Carolina. The company has also shown up in a few South Carolina directories. Time to dig in to Ancestry.com and look further. I wonder where the ‘Granger’ name came from?

1896 Advertising Cover Boykin Carmer Druggist Baltimore

The Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham listing in Bitters Bottles is as follows:

G 91 GRANGER BITTERS

GRANGER BITTERS // f // BALTIMORE // BOYKIN CARMER & CO //
8 1/2 x 2 1/2 (5 3/4)
Square, Amber, LTC, Tooled Lip, Extremely rare
Found near Loris, South Carolina

G 91 L ….Granger Bitters
Boykin Carmer & Co., Proprietors, 11 & 13 Liberty Street, Baltimore, motif anchor
7 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 2
Flask – oval, Amber
Probably earlier version of lettered bottle.

Boykin Carmer & Co. Letterhead logo – 1883

BOYKIN CARMER & CO WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS BALTIMORE – is aqua, and the dimensions are as follows: 9.36″ tall, finish height is .80″, inner mouth is .53″, base is 2.47″ x 1.28″. Embossed on one side of the bottle is “Boykin Carmer & Co. Wholesale Druggist Baltimore” – Port Tobacco Archaeological Project

Antique LAUDANUM Poison Bottle- Has paper label with skull & crossbones. States dosages from 3 months old to adult. On small part of label missing but it didn’t have writing on it. Back of bottle has embossed BOYKIN CARMER & CO DRUGGISTS BALTIMORE MD. Has cork in place. – historical ebay

STANLEY’S NERVE & BONE LINIMENT BOYKIN CARMER & CO BALTIMORE, MD.

Dr. Thomas Boykin Obituary – American Druggist and Pharmaceutical Record, Volumes 54-55 – 1909

1899 City of Baltimore, Maryland Directory

1894 Report of the State Tax Commissioner of Maryland to the General Assembly

1883 Reports and Resolutions, Volume 2 By South Carolina. General Assembly

Here you see for the first time that Boykin and Carmer were from North Carolina. – Baltimore Physician and Surgeon, Volumes 2-6 – 1874

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Mailbox Letters – February 2013

Posted on 23 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Haven’t emptied out the mailbox until this morning. Here are a few incoming pieces. Let me know if you have any info or are interested.

5-Log Drake’s Find

Hello Ferdinand,

On Thursday, myself and a few buddies were relic hunting a 1862-63 civil war winter encampment, and I was fortunate or unfortunate according to how you look at it to dig a Drakes plantation bitters bottle. Unfortunately while it looks good in the picture half of the bottom is broken and a massive piece out of the back is broken. That back break was just one piece and inside the bottle itself. I am trying to get an understanding of how common or rare this bottle is. So here is the basic info on it, the embossing is “drakes” “plantation” “bitters” on the one side and “patented 1862″. The 2 in the patent date is a weird style to me ( FYI I know practically nothing about bottles) the top of the 2 loops around like a nine but has the bottom horizontal line like a 2. It is a five log version, and the color is a yellow green amber like color. The photo is a bit dark. The dimensions are 9 7/8″ by 2 7/8”. Any additional info you can give me on the bottle would be greatly appreciated. You have a fantastic site, and at least what I saw of the drakes bottle info by far the best and most info on the web. Thanks – Jason

[PRG] Wow, what a story and find. The 5-log examples are rather tough to get. This bottle in great shape would be worth some nice money. Unfortunate the damage you note is very problematic. It looks like it shows well. You should keep it and display it proudly.

Sneaky ebay Plug

“Antique Warner’s Safe Bottle mint condition never cleaned (scratches perhaps but I doubt it, maybe.) I have not cleaned the bottle since I dug it up in a dump in Maryland 1976) no defects, chips, no slivers, TO TOUCH EVEN. REGARDING HINGE: WHEN LOOKING AT THE BOTTLE, AS IN PICTURE, THE HINGE IS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EMBOSSED MEDICINE CABINET. Reads, “12 1/2 FL. OZ. WARNER’S SAFE REMEDIES CO. ROCHESTER.N.Y.U.S.A.” BOTTOM:”MADE IN THE U.S.A.” “4 8″” http://www.ebay.com/itm/170993029749?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Blown Vase Question

Hello Mr Meyer,

I came across your web-site, which is very impressive, whilst trying to research a Blown Vase I have. It’s been in my family according to my father for a long time. I wondered if you would like to take a look at a picture of it & maybe you may recognize its style or possibly the maker? I would be very grateful for your time. Thank you, kind regards – Darren

[PRG] Darren: this is not my area but I will relay any comments. It does not look familiar to me which can mean it is European or Mexican. I am just guessing here.

Barron, Moxham & Company

Dear Ferdinand,

I came across your website after searching for information regarding my great great grandfather, William James Moxham, who had a business in New South Wales, Australia, called ‘Barron, Moxham & Company’ .

By 1883 Hotaling’s successful ventures in Australia led him to trademark a brand of whiskey especially for the Colonies. This time, he chose Sydney, New South Wales, and the Barron, Moxham Co as his agents. The new brand was to be known as Kangaroo Whiskey, and featured a boldly embossed “Roo” on the bottle’s face. The bottles were blown in San Francisco, filled at Hotaling’s Jackson Street warehouse and shipped to NSW. To date, the Kangaroo bottles remain extremely rare, with only a handful coming to light, and only one actually making it to the US. I “discovered” the existense of this bottle quite by accident. A number of years ago, while going through some early papers, I came across one of Hotaling’s circulars that advertised this product. WHOA!! That started the ball rolling, and after many phone calls and letters back and forth to Aussie collectors I finally tracked the bottle down. The problem was that the owner was a notorous “flip-flopper”, a guy who played me like a fish. He found the bottle while diving in Sydney harbor, so really had no idea of it’s value or history. Well, no sooner did I explain the entire story to him and express my desire to purchase the bottle from him, he got a big case of the “gimmies”. At first he wanted $1500 AUS, but that changed almost immediately after he talked to some of his buddies. Suddenly, the price jumped to $7000 AUS, which I agreed on. Maybe I sounded a bit too eager, so he backed off again. Somehow, he got wind of Glass Works Auctions and the big bucks that Yanks were paying for bottles, and he contacted them. When the bottle finally came up I was so disgusted with the entire proceedings that I could care less about bidding on it. The bottle sold for a very high price and now resides in Ken Schwartz’ collection. Included below are some of the advertisements and information for the Kangaroo Whiskey. As far as how many were actually blown, I have no idea. All records have been lost, so the numbers will never be known, but they could be substantial. In my searches, 6 examples have turned up. There is one “mint” bottle and 4 with some sort of “minor” damage in Australia. All came from Sydney area tips. Ken’s Kangaroo, and those other 5, represents the entire known population of this most desired Western Whisky. – Michael Dolcini

I was thrilled to view a leaflet shown on your website listing W. J. Moxham’s company and wondered if it would be possible for your to email me a copy of this image (or any others concerning this company) for my family tree research?

Many thanks, Kind regards, Jane – Melbourne, Australia

[PRG] Subject image posted above from Michael Dolcini (RIP).

Plennert Milk Bottle?

Hi, I am looking for a milk bottle with the name on it “Plennert”. My father in law’s father had a milking farm in Flemington, N.J.

Thank YOU, Mindy

[PRG] Mindy, suggest you contact the National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors.

August Helmken

Hallo Mr. Meyer,

I found under “Singchi” an offer about an Old Bootle, Aug. Helmken, Brooklyn, N.Y., Plob Top Beere, Rare – 9.99 Dollar.

Can you help me to buy someone (an example). August Helmken was a family member of mine, Heinz – Bremen, Germany

Drake’s Plantation Bitters Variant

I was browsing your Peach Ridge Glass site to find out more about a rare Drake’s Plantation Bitters that I presently own, and discovered that it is the rare one with four slug-plates. It is in a particularly rich orange-amber color and in perfect-mint condition. I have been tied up with family concerns for months, but returned today to research the bottle some more. I am submitting the pictures for your website. Shown with it is another example I own. It is the lighter honey amber Drake’s in a more common mold. I may be interested in selling them to a serious collector.

Photos Courtesy: Peter B. Nielsen

[PRG] This example is for sale. Great pictures don’t you think?

Tippecanoe Whiskey Question

Dear Elizabeth: I don’t seem to be able to find anything on the internet for this old whiskey bottle. Ferdinand suggested I send pictures to website…..Thanks for your help! Gene

[PRG] – Suggest you contact Jeff Wichmann at American Bottle Auctions. In his current auction he has some similar bottles.

Pitcher Question

I have this pitcher I can’t identify. There are tiny raised hairline seams where the mold sections were joined and a slight displacement. The bottom reads PATENTED 665 with a 5 in the middle, the numbers 76545. I you can help me with any information I would deeply appreciate it. Thank for your time reading this, Rick

[PRG] I will ask the readers as I am unfamilar. This is a later, 20th century piece.

Hello, was wondering if you ever cross any glass fishing floats from any of the members? i collect glass floats and am looking to find some other resources. thought maybe a couple might show up in the glass bottle world every now and then. any help would be great. thanks. nic

Dyottvillle O’Kane Bottles?

Hi Ferdinand

I am interested in purchasing any good condition Dyottville bottles that have the O`Kane name on them. If you own any, or know others that have any, I would appreciate your consideration. Thanks, Jim O`Kane

About Soda Fountains

Business stationery of Geo. C. Goodwin & Co., patent medicine warehouse, Boston Ma. – Library of Philadelphia

Hello, My name is Gia Giasullo. I am writing a book to be published by Ten Speed Press, about Soda Fountains. I am the owner of a working soda fountain in Brooklyn, NY called Brooklyn Pharmacy & Soda Fountain. There is an image (top and below) that I found in my research that has led me to you. I am wondering if someone could contact me regarding both these image, and perhaps others, that are in the public domain and that would be appropriate for this project. You can reach me via email, brooklynfarmacycookbook.com. I am attaching the images that I am interested in finding the usage rights to, but again, think that you may be a valuable resource with some others I have in mind. I thank you kindly in advance for your time and consideration, Gia – Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

Old Sachem Bitters and Wigwam Tonic – Wm. Goodrich, New York Geo. Hunnewell, agent, New York lithograph of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N. York.Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith., New York, Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, circa 1859. Print showing a Native American man, possibly a chief, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, holding a spear in left hand; in the background are the teepees of a Native village during an assault on the village – Library of Congress

For Sale

Hello, I have a collection of old antique bottles, vases, etc. I would like to sell. large, small, special shapes, designs, etc. the majority or emerald green in color. if you know of anyone that may be interested in seeing them please contact me at (blocked).com . I am located near tomball, texas. thank you, Rick

Bethesda Water Company Question

Hi Mr. Ferdinand, I was just speaking with Mr. Rocky, a design supervisor at Waukesha Motor Company and he mentioned in 1834 a NY man came and set up shop since he got cured from his illness, when he came to drink water at the Bethesda springs. Loved my conversation with Mr. Rocky, but I wanted to see how things were, now that I read your note you sent up on 12/23. How are things with the Bethesda Water Company and what can I do to help? Let me know if you have time to talk. Kind regards, Anand

Highland Bitters and Scotch Tonic barrel shaped bottle

Hello, I am not a bottle collector, but have inherited from my father in law’s estate a Highland Bitters and Scotch Tonic barrel shaped bottle. It is in the dark amber color like one that you have pictured in your collection. Since I am not a collector, I am not educated in pontils and other things to look for on the bottle to help date it. It appears to be in excellent condition. I decided to do a little research on it and your website contains some wonderful information on the bottle and the history of the drug company. I do not live in the Memphis area, but rather in southeast Tennessee. I would appreciate any information that you could give me as to the rarity or value of the bottle. I do not believe that this bottle has been dug, but rather has been in the family for a long time. My father in law is deceased and would be 95 if living, and he always referred to it as his Uncle John’s whiskey bottle. Thank you so much for your time and any information is appreciated. Thanks again. – Susan

[PRG] You have a classic figural bitters barrel that is pretty rare in a great color. Be safe.

I.W.Harper Whiskey Decanter

Hello, I came across your site on Facebook a few days ago and thought maybe you could help me find some info on a an old whiskey decanter I found behind a wall in my house several years ago along with 20 other different whiskeys, mostly old Schenley and some O.F.C. It’s a hand engraved bottle by A. Hewit. I have searched the internet for him but have come up empty. The whiskey is still in the bottle (I.W. Harper) which they don’t make anymore. Last August I attended an Antique’s Road Show in Pittsburgh and took the bottle with me, however no one could tell me the value. I have searched on ebay and a few other sites to no avail as to price either and I have never seen it anywhere. I sure hope you can point me in the right direction. I am attaching some pics of the bottle, hoping this will help. Thank you, – Michael

I have an unopened bottle of Morning Bitters 5869 with a metal foil around the top. Perhaps an inch or two of the liquid has evaporated. Are there many unopened examples out there? – Bob

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Looking back at the Tony Shank Bitters Collection – Part II

Posted on 22 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Tony Shank in his bottle room.

This is the second post of old 35 mm slides that were digitally converted by Tom Lines (Birmingham, Alabama). Sometime in the past Tom and Howard Crowe (Gold Hill, North Carolina) visited the famous Tony Shank collection of figural bitters. These images could have been forgotten as the bottles have long since been sold and sit in other prominent collection. Preserving our history and knowing about a bottles provenance adds value and enjoyment to the hobby. Thank you Tom.

“Amazing shots. Them being in 35mm just add to the feeling in the pictures. Absolutely stunning. This made my week to see so much amazing glass. The root bitters barrel is over the top. Thanks so much for sharing.”

BRAD SEIGLER (Part I comment)

Howard Crowe looking at a legendary teal green Kelly’s Old Cabin Bitters.

TONY SHANK COLLECTION (Part II)

Read: Looking back at the Tony Shank Bitters Collection – Part I

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Looking back at the Tony Shank Bitters Collection – Part I

Posted on 21 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Tony Shank

A couple years back, Tom Lines (Birmingham, Alabama) asked me if I would like some pictures of the legendary Tony Shank collection. Of course I said yes. Tom was kind enough to get the 35mm slide transparencies converted into digital images. If I am not mistaken, major collector and dealer Howard Crowe (Gold Hill, North Carolina) was along for the visit. Tom and Howard have been friends for many years.

Folks I kid you not, these are some of the top bitters specimens on the planet. All of the bottles are now in other top notch bitters collection across the United States including the Bayou City.