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Professor Virchow’s Iron Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 4 September 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Professor Virchow’s Iron Bitters – Chicago 04 September 2015 (R•120615) Jeff Burkhardt (Cedarburg, Wisconsin) sent the following e-mail and two pictures of a Professor Virchow’s Iron Bitters. I have not seen one of these bottles before so I thought this was … Continue reading →

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E. Dexter Loveridge – In the House

Posted on 24 April 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

E. Dexter Loveridge – In the House A Treasure Trove of Wahoo Bitters items goes to Auction 24 April 2015 (R•051215) One of the more entertaining aspects of collecting antique bottles, and in my particular case, bitters bottles, is the interesting names … Continue reading →

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Is their a relationship between Grape Bitters by C.R. Smith & Company in Chicago?

Posted on 29 March 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is there a relationship between Grape Bitters by C .R. Smith & Company in Chicago and Dr. A.H. Smith’s Old Style Bitters from St. Louis? 29 March 2015 Sorry for the long title. I though I recognized this bottle as it reminded me of … Continue reading →

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Looking at some Universal Bitters

Posted on 15 March 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at some Universal Bitters 15 March 2015 If you play word association with me and you say Universal, I think of Universal Pictures first, especially their older logos which were fantastic. One is pictured at the top of the post. Of … Continue reading →

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Reference to an unlisted De Havens Wild Cherry Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 28 February 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Reference to an unlisted De Havens Wild Cherry Bitters – Chicago For the Convenience of Hotels and Saloon Keepers 28 February 2015 (R•040819 -R&H Listing) Many of the old-time druggists make up bitters by putting wild cherries, together with the inner … Continue reading →

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Dr. Mackenzie’s or Dr. McKinzie Wild Cherry Bitters

Posted on 11 January 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Mackenzie’s or Dr. McKinzie Wild Cherry Bitters 11 January 2015 (R•011315) (R•051715) (R•110715) A M5, Dr. Mackenzie’s Wild Cherry Bitters closed on eBay last week. See Listing. The eBay picture is at the top most position of this post. I clipped it … Continue reading →

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The Beggs’ and their Dandelion Bitters

Posted on 18 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Beggs’ and their Dandelion Bitters 18 November 2014 (R•010315) (R•120317) (R•032019) (081019) As a follow-up to both of the DeWitts Stomach Bitters posts, I thought it would be appropriate to do a post on Beggs Dandelion Bitters. Beggs and DeWitt were partners … Continue reading →

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An Unknown Millionaire Found In New York

Posted on 16 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

An Unknown Millionaire Found In New York Mr. Elden Casselle DeWitt 16 November 2014 I’ve often wondered who E. C. DeWitt (also written De Witt) was? A have a few of his DeWitt’s Stomach Bitters bottles, one is pictured above. … Continue reading →

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Isham’s Stomach Bitters – Chicago

Posted on 10 November 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Isham’s Stomach Bitters – Chicago 10 November 2014 (R•111114) The Isham’s Stomach Bitters is an extremely rare bitters that some say may be a western bitters. Even in Ring & Ham is says, “Thought by some to be from San Diego, … Continue reading →

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Hunki Dori Bitters – H.B. Matthews – Chicago

Posted on 26 October 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hunki Dori Bitters – H.B. Matthews – Chicago “Before they left, they evidently reached a high state of hilarity as they imbibed quite freely of Hunki Dori Bitters” Burglars Drink Hunki Dori Bitters – 1874 new report (see below) 26 … Continue reading →

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