Category Archives: Club News

FOHBC January | February 2012 Issue Now On Stands!

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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Jar Bling – Bruce Schank’s Display of Colorful Fruit Jars

Bruce Schank writes: “I also did a jar display at the Sunday Show appropriately titled “Jar Bling.” It was a Smash Hit with everyone and I came away with the Dealers Choice Award and Peoples Choice Ribbon. Many Thanks to all … Continue reading

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RENO EXPO 2012 Antique Bottle and Collectible Show – Ad Spread

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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Stay Warm with a Bottle Show this Weekend!

3 SHOWS THIS WEEKEND! Start the New Year off with a great Bottle Show 06 & 07 January 2012 (Friday & Saturday) Palmetto, Florida 43rd Annual Suncoast Antique Bottle Show & Sale Friday, 06 January (1:00 pm to 7:45 pm) … Continue reading

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The Triangular O.H.P. Rose’s Peruvian King Bitters

The Triangular O.H.P. Rose’s Peruvian King Bitters 02 January 2012 (R•052915) (R•091618) Taylor McBurney from South Kingstown, Rhode Island posted on the Bottle Collectors Facebook Page: “Dug a neat farm dump today. Someone had hit it before me, but I … Continue reading

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Paperweight Collectors Association

Crossing my Facebook radar on Peachridge Glass today was a link to the Paperweight Collectors Association page. Of course, this led me to some further searches to develop this post. We have a few paperweights but really don’t know too much about … Continue reading

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading

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Really looking forward to the 49er’ Antique Bottle Show in Auburn, California

“The Best of the West” Really looking forward to the 49er Antique Bottle Show in Auburn, California. This is one of our favorites. Will be posting more information shortly. 02 & 03 December 2011 (Friday & Saturday) Auburn, California 49er Antique Bottle & … Continue reading

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Three (3) Bottle Shows this weekend!

Looking for something to do this weekend? 18 & 19 November 2011 (Friday & Saturday) Terre Haute, Indiana The Wabash Valley Antique Bottle and Pottery Club presents the 14th Annual Illiana Antique Bottle and Pottery Show and Sale Friday, 18 November: Historical Bottle Auction 7:00 pm … Continue reading

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Jelly Jammers Cupboard – New Website

The Jelly Jammers have announced the introduction of their webpage at: www.jellyjammers.com The Jelly Jammers are a group of collectors that collect jelly related items and share information about jelly jars, preserves and jelly advertising. They also share by displaying … Continue reading

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