Tag Archives: Cincinnati

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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Ladies and Gentlemen… the Landsberg Sphinx Bottles

Posted on 12 February 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ladies and Gentlemen… the Landsberg Sphinx Bottles 12 February 2014 (R•121318 – new GWA example & Moses G. Landsberg Info) This post is a follow-up to the “Another Patended Landsberg Bottle” article on 04 February 2014 by James Viguerie. It is … Continue reading →

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Looking at The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company Graphics

Posted on 9 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company Graphics CINCINNATI, OHIO 9 November 2013 I am always on the lookout for well designed graphics, advertising and signage related to historical bottles and brands that we collect. This morning I came across … Continue reading →

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C. T. Hughes & Co. Sauce Bottle – Where is it from?

Posted on 13 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C. T. Hughes & Co. Sauce Bottle Where is it from? 13 September 2013 The other day we read about the dig with all of the pontiled bottles. Read: The One We Have Waited For, Privy Heaven!!!! The bottle that really … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Bitters Spotting – A cross reference of directories

Posted on 1 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Cincinnati Bitters Spotting A cross reference of directories 02 September 2013 | Ferdinand Meyer V Here on this Labor Day, I have laboriously gone through the William’s Cincinnati Directories, and a few others prior to Williams, to cross-check the bitters … Continue reading →

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A Morning Call Bitters Comparison

Posted on 1 September 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Morning Call Bitters Comparison Is it from Cincinnati or St. Louis? 02 September 2013 Many bottle collectors are familiar with the round Lediard’s Morning Call Bitters sold by Charles Lediard in New York and St. Louis. Today we are … Continue reading →

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Saint Jacob’s Bitters – Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted on 3 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Saint Jacob’s Bitters – Cincinnati, Ohio Celebrated St. Jacob’s Bitters, St. Jacob’s Bitters Co., Cincinnati, Ohio St. Jacobs Bitters, Mihalovitch, Fletcher & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. 03 August 2013 (R•060719) My friend and bottle show table mate Jerry Forbes (Big Sur, California) … Continue reading →

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What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows?

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows? By Bill Baab Why are you here? That’s an easy question, but the answer may not be. You might be here because of a chance to buy quality bottles for your … Continue reading →

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Could this be the Nathan’s Celebrated Union Bitters?

Posted on 9 April 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

M. NATHAN & CO. – 31 VINE ST. – CINCINNATI Could this be the Nathan’s Celebrated Union Bitters? 09 April 2013 (R•04July2014) (R•24October2014) Dear Ferd, I know you really love Bitters and so do I. I have a beautiful yellow … Continue reading →

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Professor Lennords or Leonnard’s or Leonard’s Celebrated Nectar Bitters

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lennords (nope) let’s try again Leonnard’s (almost) once more Leonard’s (bingo) and finally Professor Leonard’s Celebrated Nectar Bitters 12 January 2013 (R•092418) C H I C A G O – C I N C I N N A T I … Continue reading →

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