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Buchanan’s Black & White Scotch Whisky Advertising

Yesterday I was writing and posting pictures of figural Buchanan cannon bottles (read: “the Buchanan Cannons”). During my research to determine the source of the Buchanan name I was led to the James Buchanan Company which is a scotch whisky “merchant”- a … Continue reading

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Baltimore’s Iron Bitters – Brown Chemical Company

Baltimore’s Iron Bitters – Brown Chemical Company 30 June 2012 (R•052914) (R•112817) I like the embossing “BROWN CHEMICAL COMPANY” and the word ‘IRON” on the BROWN’S IRON BITTERS and IRON BITTERS from Baltimore, Maryland. These, smaller squares look good together … Continue reading

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United States in the 1800’s and early 1900’s

United States in the 1800s and early 1900s 28 June 2012 I really enjoy looking at old photographs whether they are historical or not. The poses are usually staged and so perfect that they capture your imagination and take you … Continue reading

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My First Bottle Tattoo – Nic Queen

I am working on a feature article in the next FOHBC Bottles and Extras for the recent Baltimore Bottle Show and was remembering the really cool tattoo that Nic Queen had on his leg. He even had it on the … Continue reading

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Brown’s Castilian Bitters – Transitional Cannon Barrel Figural

Brown’s Castilian Bitters – Transitional Cannon Barrel Figural 14 March 2012 The Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham listing in Bitters Bottles is as follows: B 221.6  BROWN’S CASTILIAN BITTERS BROWN’S CASTILIAN // c // Wm. H. & Jerome B. Brown, Baltimore, … Continue reading

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The Washington Monument Bottle – Baltimore

The Washington Monument Bottle – Baltimore 24 February 2012 (GWA example 060320) One of the first bottles that really caught my attention when I first started collecting bottles was the Washington Monument Bottle from Baltimore that commemorates George Washington. Being … Continue reading

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2012 Baltimore 32nd Annual Antique Bottle Show and Sale

This is the big one folks. My FAVORITE show. The largest one-day bottle show in the world with over 300 tables! 04 March 2012 (Sunday) Baltimore, Maryland The Baltimore Antique Bottle Club presents its 32nd Annual Show and Sale, Sunday, … Continue reading

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Edward Wilder and his Building Bottles

Edward Wilder and his Building Bottles 12 February 2012 (R•012614) (R•010919) This weekend I was cataloging a bottle from Edward Wilder, who was a wholesale druggist in Louisville, Kentucky. I purchased the bottle from John Pastor (Antique Bottle & Glass … Continue reading

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Abbott’s Aromatic Bitters – A Later Bitters with Class

Abbott’s Aromatic Bitters – A Later Bitters with Class 27 December 2011 (R•052914) In a separate area of my house and away from the gorgeous ‘heavy-hitter’s in my bitters collection sits the later bitters bottles. Many of these bottles are … Continue reading

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Four ‘count em’ Bottle Shows this Weekend!

Springfield, Ohio 04 – 06 November 2011 (Friday – Sunday) Springfield, Ohio The 41st Mid-Ohio Insulator Show (dealer set up at noon on the 4th with collectors in at 3:00 pm) at the Clark County Fairgropunds. Springfield, Ohio, www.insulators.info/shows/springfield, Info: … Continue reading

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