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The GIV Eagle Masonic Historical Flask

Posted on 28 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two nice pictures of a cobalt blue, Eagle Masonic historical flask were posted on facebook the other day by New Orleans, super collector Charles Aprill (2 l’s) that rocked the site prompting some high praise from all who viewed. This … Continue reading →

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General Scotts Artillery Bitters – The Ultimate Cannon Barrel Figural

Posted on 13 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Stunning Historic Pitcher added to Fuss Collection

Posted on 9 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hi Ferdinand, Attached are two pictures of my most recent acquisition. I have actually known about this piece for some time. However, it was at this past Baltimore show where I saw a beautiful blown glass creamer with Mark Vuono … Continue reading →

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Constitution Bitters – The oldest Figural Bitters?

Posted on 25 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Constitution Bitters – The oldest Figural Bitters? 25 February 2012 (R•033114) (R•082618) I did a post earlier today titled: Is the Cooley’s Anti Dispeptic Bitters our oldest Bitters? that prompted an email from collector Sandor Fuss who graciously provided a picture of … Continue reading →

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Old Continental Whiskey – One Spectacular Bottle

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Old Continental Whiskey – One Spectacular Bottle 02 February 2012 (R•110115) (R•022319) Recently I was provided the advertisement (below) from Eric McGuire for the CAMPBELL & SEAMAN NEW YORK post I recently did. The ad is for The Old Continental Whiskey, … Continue reading →

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A Sampling of the Famous David P. Wilber Barber Bottle Collection

Posted on 25 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Sampling of the Famous David P. Wilber Barber Bottle Collection 25 January 2012 Mega collector and persona extraordinaire, Sandor Fuss, called me up yesterday all fired up about…and it was NOT about a world class historical flask or bitters … Continue reading →

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A Legendary Barto’s Great Gun Bitters Changes Hands

Posted on 21 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With a shot that is sure to be heard clear around the world, Peachridge Glass announces the sale of a legendary, Reading, Pennsylvania figural bottle in the shape of a cannon. Not only is this bottle extremely rare, it is … Continue reading →

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Rohrer’s Expectoral Wild Cherry Tonic

Posted on 24 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rohrer’s Expectoral Wild Cherry Tonic “Rohrer’s Bitters Still Ahead” 24 December 2011 (R•061714) (R•101115) While cleaning my glass shelves yesterday in anticipation of a visit from noted Civil War Medicine author James Schmidt, I spent a few extra moments polishing … Continue reading →

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Top three Bitters Bottles from last weekend

Posted on 13 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I have been asked ‘were there any standout Bitters Bottles’ by a number of folks (Bob Ferraro, Sandor Fuss, Bill Taylor etc) that could not attend the Heckler Columbus Day Weekend Event last Saturday in Woodstock, CT or the Yankee … Continue reading →

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Corn for the World Historical Flasks

Posted on 3 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Corn for the World Historical Flasks 03 September 2011 (R•031516-Fuss Example) (R•091416) Ever since I saw Tom Lines display of Corn for the World historical flasks about 5 years ago at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show I have been hooked … Continue reading →

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