Tag Archives: Connecticut

2013 National Antique Bottle Show Seminars Announced

Posted on 31 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Manchester, NH Seminars Michael George, show chair and Rick Ciralli, seminar coordinator for the 2013 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire just announced officially, an exciting line-up of seminars and presenters that will want to be added … Continue reading →

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Lewis’ Red Jacket Bitters – New Haven, Connecticut

Posted on 14 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

LEWIS’ RED JACKET BITTERS 14 March 2013 (R•012314-GWA image) While developing posts on Red Cloud Bitters and Red Jacket Bitters, who I affectionately call the Chicago “Indians”, I was reminded of the Lewis’ Red Jacket Bitters from New Haven, Connecticut. This … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Coca Bitters – New York

Posted on 8 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

As with many posts where I look back at my collection, I get asked a question about a specific bottle. In this case the question pertains to the mysterious Coca Bitters that was recently dug in the coastal town of … Continue reading →

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Curtis Cordial Calisaya Stomach Bitters – The Real McCoy

Posted on 19 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

CURTIS CORDIAL CALISAYA STOMACH BITTERS 19 February 2013 Quite a bit of excitement of late with the scam involving a ‘doctored’ emerald green Curtis Cordial Calisaya Stomach Bitters. You see, there is no record of that yellow green color but … Continue reading →

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Blacking Bottles & a little more

Posted on 15 February 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

B L A C K I N G This past week, a number of primarily eastern US collectors have been posting some really great pictures of Blacking bottles. I thought I would take a moment to nest a few images … Continue reading →

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“knife-edged” Pitkins made by “that guy”

Posted on 27 January 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferd, This Sunday a week ago, the annual members’ meeting of the Museum of Connecticut Glass was held at the Manchester Connecticut Historical Society. One of the highlights was an outstanding presentation by Tom Haunton on 20th Century South Jersey … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Hand – Royal Flush Bitters

Posted on 10 January 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

R O Y A L   F L U S H   B I T T E R S The ultimate hand to a poker player is the Royal Flush. The odds of drawing this hand in a five card … Continue reading →

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B. E. Mann before he became a Professor Overnight

Posted on 8 January 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Extremely rare B. E. Mann’s Oriental Stomach Bitters bottle 08 January 2013 (R•103114 update with Chicago connections) (R•111915) “I dug a very rare bottle this weekend in Vicksburg, MS in a Confederate artillery camp that was also occupied by union … Continue reading →

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Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Clocks

Posted on 15 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

REED’S GILT EDGE TONIC CLOCKS “Cures Malaria and Indigestion” 15 December 2012 (R•101813) “This Regulator Clock is Presented by The Geo. W. M. Reed Bitter Co. of New Haven, Conn. thru their Wholesale Agents, as a gift to our patrons, … Continue reading →

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A mysterious little Reeds Bitters Vial

Posted on 13 December 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

R E E D ‘ S   B I T T E R S A mysterious little Reed’s Bitters Vial 13 December 2012 (R•102518) (R•082619) Incoming question about a Reed’s Bitters sample vial. I haven’t seen this before. Most bitters … Continue reading →

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