Tag Archives: American Bottle Auctions

Nice Article on Jeff Wichmann at Mad Marbles

Posted on 18 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff is my man. I look up to him as the ‘big guy’ in the bottle world. He took me in first and led me in the right direction on many fronts. Visit American Bottle Auctions. Hope to see you … Continue reading →

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California Wine Depot and The A.M. Smith Flask Bottle

Posted on 17 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It is nice in these Dog Days of Summer, and it has been hot in Houston with another series of 100 degree days, to see that Jeff Wichmann can keep us fresh with new Bottle News. His Bottle of the … Continue reading →

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National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit

Posted on 2 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

National Bitters C.C. Jerome & Co. Detroit 02 June 2011 (R•090518) The bottle I watched most closely during the last Jeff Wichmann American Bottle Auctions, 15 May 2011 auction was the odd, triangular National Bitters from Detroit put out by C.C. Jerome … Continue reading →

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Jule’s Bourbon Julius Goldbaum, Inc. Tucson

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jule’s Bourbon Julius Goldbaum, Inc. Tucson 13 May 2011 I have been watching this bottle with interest on the American Bottle Auctions web site for their current Auction. A rather amazing bottle with an interesting story. Jeff Wichmann, ABA chief, … Continue reading →

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Just Love Those Torpedo Soda’s

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Just Love Those Torpedo Soda’s 10 May 2011 Jeff Wichmann, owner of American Bottle Auctions, has done it again with a nice selection of bottles for his Auction 52 which is now online. My favorites this auction have to be … Continue reading →

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Dr. Loew’s Stomach Bitters Swirled Fluting & An Uncle Sam’s

Posted on 7 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Loew’s Stomach Bitters Swirled Fluting & an Uncle Sam’s 07 May 2011 Back in 2003, I had the opportunity to pick up an Uncle Sam’s Wild Cherry Bitters from Pacific Glass Auctions (now American Bottle Auctions) for the princely … Continue reading →

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Hair Raising Stories

Posted on 5 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

As a color run collector, I always have my eye on bottles that come in various color shades. This takes me out of my Bitters zone often. Lately I have been admiring the Pacific Congress Waters I wrote about previously … Continue reading →

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Pacific Congress Water California – Running Deer

Posted on 3 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

PACIFIC CONGRESS WATER SPRINGS SARATOGA (Motif of Running Dear) During my trip late last year to see the Robert Frank Collection in Lompoc, California, I noticed three gorgeous Mineral Water bottles in a line with the Running Deer embossing. This … Continue reading →

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N. Grange Flask – The Genuine

Posted on 30 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wow was I fortunate to see and hold this wonderful, large Genuine Grange Western Flask. This happened late last year during a trip to see the Robert Frank Collection in Lompoc, California. Let me tell you, in a room full … Continue reading →

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Sandor Visits Peachridge

Posted on 30 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Had a nice visit with Sandor Fuss, the new breed super-collector from Denver, Colorado yesterday. Sandor was in town for mineral dealing business. This is the 2nd time Sandor has been to see my collection in Houston. I have also … Continue reading →

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