Monthly Archives: April 2011

Glass Works Auctions

Probably the most prolific Antique Bottle and Glass Auction House is conducted by Jim and Janice Hagenbuch and his Glass Works Auctions. They are based out of East Greenville, Pennsylvania. He is nearing his 100th Auction!

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Pole Top Discoveries – Glass Discoveries Auction House

Ray Klingensmith has expanded big time from conducting the best Insulator Auctions to conducting Bottle and Glass Auctions with Glass Discoveries. Ray’s write-up from his site notes that Pole Top Discoveries and Glass Collector Services are owned and operated by Ray … Continue reading

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American Glass Gallery

One of the newer players in the Glass auction business is John Pastor who heads up American Glass Gallery. John R. Pastor has been a collector, dealer, auctioneer and appraiser of antique bottles, flasks, and related glass for more than … Continue reading

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American Bottle Auctions

Jeff Wichmann, the amazing bottle auctioneer stationed in Sacramento, California changed his American Bottle Auctions web site and image in 2010. Jeff was instramental in getting me started. An all-around great guy, I consider him my good friend. Jeff’s write-up … Continue reading

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New Look for Heckler

If you haven’t noticed, Norman Heckler has changed their look and operational presence. Their web site, auctions and show appearance has jumped up to the top of the list when it comes to being an auctioneer and dealer in Antique … Continue reading

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Robert Frank Visit – An Eye Opening Experience

Robert Frank Visit – An Eye Opening Experience 6 April 2011 Back in October 2010, Pam and Randy Selenak (pictured at ends of table) from Orange County, California called Bob Ferraro and I asking if we would like to make … Continue reading

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North American Glass – Fruit Jar Auction Source

If you are looking for Fruit Jars and related information I suggest you connect with Greg Spurgeon who directs North American Glass. I signed up and receive email notes for all his auctions which are primary centered around Fruit Jars. There are other … Continue reading

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Don Dwyer Presents a Nice Western Bitters Collection

Last December 2010, during the Auburn 49er Bottle Show, I had the good fortune of meeting Don Dwyer from Oroville, California. Don mentioned that he had an extensive Western Bitters Collection and asked if Elizabeth and I would like to … Continue reading

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Sandor Fuss – A New Breed of Collector?

Jeff Wichmann, owner of American Bottle Auctions in Sacramento, California recently published (15 March 2011) a rather well done article on his website blog, www.american bottle.com called Collector Profiles: Sandor Fuss – A New Breed of Collector? Jeff is one of … Continue reading

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FOHBC Membership Booklet Ad – 2011

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