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Advice to Bottle ad Glass Collectors

Jeffrey S. Evans – Some Great Early American Glass Pieces

I wanted to make sure everyone had Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates on their radar. I’ve been noticing some past and upcoming auctions with some fine glass pieces. Jeffrey was kind enough to send me pictures of some stand-out glass … Continue reading

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Warren Brock Friedrich – FOHBC Reno Expo News

[In from Pam Selenak] It gives me great pleasure to announce that Warren Friedrich will be our guest speaker for the banquet at the FOHBC Reno Expo and will also be one of the two (2) 2012 FOHBC Hall of Fame … Continue reading

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Shoot-out Update – FOHBC Reno Expo 2012

28 July 2012 A major, Antique Bottle and Glass, judged shoot-out, will occur at the FOHBC Reno Expo 2012. The event will be sponsored by a major Auction House (Norman C. Heckler). This will be a landmark chance and great … Continue reading

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The SAXE Collection – Glass International Auction 24

The SAXE Collection – Glass International Auction 24 07 March 2012 When I was at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show this past weekend I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful fellow named John E De Caro (Medford, New Jersey) with … Continue reading

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All Colors Insulator Gallery

Came across this rather well done chart of insulator colors. Make sure you follow the link to All Colors Insulator Gallery and click on each insulator. Notice how the color ‘PUCE’ is not used on this Insulator chart. Puce is … Continue reading

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E & S FREY, BALTIMORE Druggist’s Label Restoration by Chris Rowell

Ferd, I finally had time to finish up the restoration of the E & S FREY Baltimore druggist’s label. This circa 1860 label is on a large aqua cylinder that I picked up last month at the Baltimore antique bottle … Continue reading

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Antique-Bottle.net – Online Bottle Forum

If you are not already aware of Antique-Bottle.net, here is your chance to check them out. Great online Bottle resource forum group.

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Make Plans – 5 Bottle Shows this coming Weekend!

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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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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Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle

Benicia Iridescence and Patina on Bottles – Not a Sick Bottle 09 February 2012 (R•041614) I wanted to start a collection of pictures of bottles with Benicia iridescence and/or patina. Please send me examples of bottles you have or pictures … Continue reading

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