Tag Archives: Michigan

Is the Best Bitters in America the Best Bitters in America?

Posted on 7 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Is the Best Bitters in America the Best Bitters in America? 07 March 2012 While at my two (2) tables at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show this past weekend, I was alerted to the presence of a Best Bitters in … Continue reading →

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Make Plans – 5 Bottle Shows this coming Weekend!

Posted on 19 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

PHOENIX | WEST MICHIGAN | SARASOTA | INDIANA | CONNECTICUT 24 & 25 February 2012 (Friday & Saturday) Phoenix, Arizona The Phoenix Antiques Bottles & Collectibles Club, Joined by the AZ Antiques & Collectibles Club Antique Show, Friday 24 February … Continue reading →

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Kalamazoo Celery Pepsin Bitters – Get Some for (from) your Wife

Posted on 11 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This is why I collect Bitters. Today I started my photography of  bottles obtained in 2011. I usually do this in the winter when the light and sun is just right. Well, I’m cataloging an unlisted labeled bitters which I … Continue reading →

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A Great Sunday Dig in Saginaw unearths a Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters

Posted on 25 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Great Sunday Dig in Saginaw unearths a Steele’s Niagara Star Bitters 25 January 2012 In from Michigan diggers Nic Meyer and Bill Heatley. I saw the dig pictures on Nic’s facebook page and asked to do a post..Nic adds… … Continue reading →

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Four ‘count em’ Bottle Shows this Weekend!

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Jeff Scharnowske’s Michigan Strap Sided Whiskey Flasks

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ahh…..long 4th of July weekends are for barbecue and BOTTLES! Incoming email and pictures from noted Michigan collector Jeff Scharnowske. Thanks Jeff. Pretty cool. Ferd, was just playing with my straps yesterday, brought them out of the basement and into my … Continue reading →

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