Tag Archives: Houston

Could this be a Texaco Gasoline Bottle?

Posted on 24 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Incoming question about a bottle. Thank you for the kind reply. Here are some pics of the Water Jug. Thick green, lots of bubbles, mold marks and striations and a nice deep Olive Green. It’s approx 18 and a half … Continue reading →

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I brought a few of my Drakes to the Houston Show

Posted on 15 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“the casual show goer must have walked by our tables and figured green drakes are a dime a dozen” I brought a few of my Drakes to the Houston Show 15 July 2012 To support the Houston group, and to … Continue reading →

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Barrel Series – The Mysterious Blue Barrel

Posted on 6 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

UNEMBOSSED BLUE FIGURAL BARREL 06 July 2012 (R•092016) Here is a great figural barrel that many collectors consider very desirable because of the form, size and color. The barrel is larger than most bitters barrels and really jumps out in … Continue reading →

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The Beer Can House – A Houston Landmark

Posted on 19 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Beer Can House – A Houston Landmark 19 September 2011 I did a post earlier today on the Oro Grande California Bottle Tree Farm and earlier in the year on Thailand’s Million Beer Bottle Temple. Now I’ve got to sneak in the … Continue reading →

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Boddlegeddon – Five (5) Shows on 23 July 2011

Posted on 16 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Can you believe it! Five, count them, 5 Antique Bottle and Glass Shows on 23 July! Bottlegeddon! I’m headed to the Houston show. If I was a zillionaire, maybe I could arrange for a Lear jet, helicopter and motorcycle escort … Continue reading →

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Thailand’s Million Beer Bottle Temple

Posted on 13 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Thailand’s Million Beer Bottle Temple 13 April 2011 In Houston there is a very famous Folk Art House called the Beer Can House (pictured below). I was reminded of this after Carl Sturm sent me some great pictures of Thailand’s … Continue reading →

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National Bitters (Ear of Corn) Inspiration

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some quick thinking at the FOHBC National Show this past August 2010, and since we were surrounded by corn fields in Wilmington, Ohio, prompted the addition of the inspirational source for the famous National Bitters (ear of corn). This table … Continue reading →

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