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Dr. Michael Cox’s Bitters – Pittsburgh

Posted on 23 September 2018 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dr. Michael Cox’s Bitters – Pittsburgh H. Obernauer & Company 23 September 2018 I’d forgotten about my Dr. Michael Cox’s Bitters with the three embossed cocks until somebody posted a picture of an example on PRG Facebook the other day. … Continue reading →

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Big Advertising Pays for Paine’s Celery Compound

Posted on 1 November 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Big Advertising Pays for Paine’s Celery Compound 01 November 2015 I did a post yesterday on Paine’s Celery Compound that revealed some super-sized advertising in various newspapers across United States. I would have to believe that taking full-page or almost full advertisements had … Continue reading →

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Warner’s Label Fraud?

Posted on 23 September 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Warner’s Label Fraud? 23 September 2015 A series of e-mails from noted collector and researcher Michael Seeliger from Brooklyn, Wisconsin. The person he references is not a member of the FOHBC. After review, I am red flagging. [E-mail #1] I have … Continue reading →

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Case Gins to put in a Case

Posted on 28 March 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Commonly called “case gin” or “taper gin” bottles since they would pack more efficiently to a case (6 to 24 bottles) than round bottles. Bill Lindsey Bought this lot of large case gins yesterday. They weren’t cheap. Hope I did … Continue reading →

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