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Advice to Bottle ad Glass Collectors

Use a Penny for Scale

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some time ago, and we still laugh about it now, we had an interesting and unexpected learning experience on eBay when my wife bid on what she thought were some large (12” tall or so) dinosaurs for my grandson Nicholas … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Bottles and Extras

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Here is a collage (below) I put together for the FOHBC web site last year. I think these covers are really cool. Bottles and Extras is a great magazine. Please become a member of the NEW FOHBC. We are growing rapidly. Many great things … Continue reading →

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Who We Are

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V
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FOHBC January | February 2012 Issue Now On Stands!

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The latest issue of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) signature magazine Bottles and Extras is now available to members! This is a great magazine. In addition to other benefits, members of The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) will receive a full … Continue reading →

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Stoddard Glass – Updated Information from Michael George

Posted on 12 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Updated information provided by Michael George based on an exhibit he organized called “New Hampshire Glassmakers”. The Dr. Townsends bottle pictured in the post: Embossed DR TOWNSEND’S SARSAPARILLA ALBANY N.Y. Sand Pontil 17 Rivets Dark Amber is noted. I thank Mike George for … Continue reading →

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RENO EXPO 2012 Antique Bottle and Collectible Show – Ad Spread

Posted on 11 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

RENO EXPO 2012 New advertising spread as seen in the latest January-February issue of Bottles and Extras for the great FOHBC Reno Expo this coming July. This is the big one! Get your contracts and information at the FOHBC web … Continue reading →

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Unique New Book Surveys Glass Industry In West Virginia by Dean Six

Posted on 10 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Bill Clements: There has never been an effort to take a broad, comprehensive look at West Virginia’s rich heritage of glass production. All that changes with the publication by Quarrier Press of the 20 plus years in the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Townsends Sarsaparilla Albany, N.Y. iron pontiled (blue/green)

Posted on 8 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Watching this stunning example of a Dr. Townsends Sarsaparilla on eBay. Besides being beautiful glass, it has the killer pontil that is similar to the pontil I wrote about last night. That bottle was thought to be a Dr. Townsend’s also. … Continue reading →

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Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club presents the famous Fruit Jars Show and Sale

Posted on 30 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From the Findlay Antique Bottle Club Posting:  08 January 2012…It’s just a few days until the January Muncie event, with the infamous 3-days of room-hopping and the Saturday Get Together meeting at the Signature Inn Hotel, followed by the Sunday Fruit Jar & Bottle … Continue reading →

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BottleNut.com – Some Great Photography

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt (Froggy) posted this comment in regards to the PRG Impressive Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Photography at ABA Auction 54 post. from Froggy: Here’s a link to BOTTLENUT.com: http://bottlenut.com/products/13/CLICK-HERE-FOR-PHOTO-GALLERY.htm You will see some of the most incredible bottle & glass photography … Continue reading →

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