Tag Archives: Jim Mitchell

People-Spotting at Heckler 2012

PEOPLE-SPOTTING AT HECKLER 2012 This is the second of two posts of pictures from today’s events at Hecklers. (See: Table-Hopping at Heckler 2012). Lots and lots of people that I have not met before, lots of friends, familiar faces and people … Continue reading

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“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction

“North Bend” – “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle in Heckler 100 Auction 15 September 2012 (Updated 110418) “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” Norman C. Heckler probably has one of the most exciting auctions to come along in some time with The Warren … Continue reading

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Early pictures of some of the characters and legends or both

Early pictures of some of the characters and legends or both 18 June 2012 I really like seeing older pictures of some of the collecting greats, legends and characters that I have heard so much about. I realize these pictures … Continue reading

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Pineapple Bitters – The Different Variants

Pineapple Bitters – The Different Variants 04 April 2012 (Amended: 08 April 2012 with two W & Co NY pineapple pictures from Bruce Silva) (Amended: 08 April 2012 with two J. C & Co pineapple pictures) (R•052814-BBS example) (R•031416-Fuss Example … Continue reading

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General Scotts Artillery Bitters – The Ultimate Cannon Barrel Figural

General Scotts Artillery Bitters – The Ultimate Cannon Barrel Figural 13 March 2012 (R•052814) (R•062517) (R•052719-Genius) The next figural cannon, and in my opinion, the greatest example in rarity is the General Scotts Artillery Bitters. As recorded in Carlyn Ring … Continue reading

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Cathedral Pickle Picture Page

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers and Posted it on The Peachridge Cathedral Pickle Picture Page It was really a great experience to see the Cathedral Pickle display at the FOHBC York Show (was it York or Wilmington?)…I … Continue reading

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Bininger’s Night Cap Flask

Bininger’s Night Cap Flask 01 July 2011 I bet most of you have not seen one of these bottles before. I know I hadn’t…until this past Wednesday at Jim and Lynn Mitchell’s house outside of Tampa. I believe this Bininger’s … Continue reading

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Handled Pineapples Enjoyed in Sunny Florida

I’m sitting here in Miami’s airport stuck as a bug in a rug. Storms have diverted most incoming flights to alternate landing spots in Florida so I have no plane to fly back to Houston. I guess I will just … Continue reading

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