Tag Archives: Australian

Minerva Bitters – Aussie or American?

Minerva Bitters – Aussie or American? 09 March 2018 (R040118) I’ve had a folder on my laptop set within my ‘t0-do’ list for some time for Minerva Bitters. The bottle is extremely rare. I can account for only two examples. … Continue reading

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Madame Doctress Ross – The Wonderful Astrologist and Healing Medium

Madame Doctress Ross – The Wonderful Astrologist and Healing Medium 20 December 2013 (R•112915) (R•090619) “Madame Ross, doctress and astrologist, was born with a natural gift and was never known to fail. She can tell your very thoughts, cause speedy … Continue reading

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M. McDonald Melbourne Australian Hop Bitters

M. McDonald Melbourne Australian Hop Bitters 29 November 2013 Bill Ham tipped me off to an extremely rare, M. McDonald Melbourne Australian Hop Bitters on ebay. At first I thought I had not seen the bottle before, but later recognized that … Continue reading

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Australian National Bottle Show pictures in…

Dear Ferdinand, Hope all is well state side. The Aussie Bottle National has come and gone this past weekend. Just over 3,500 folks came for a look which is a new record for the Sunshine Coast Club and unprecedented in … Continue reading

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Incoming Questions about Finds

I continually get emails and pictures about recents finds and questions about bottles and glass. Though I field the Bitters questions, I typically send the questions outside of my area of speciality to others. Here are a few questions I … Continue reading

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ABCR Auction #7 Begins on 28 January – Check it Out

The Australian Bottle and Collectibles Review (ABCR) – In from our friend Travis Dunn from down under.

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