Category Archives: FOHBC News

FOHBC news and stories.

Color-Altered Glass – Presented by Dwayne Anthony @ FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo

Posted on 2 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand: Would you put this notice on the FOHBC website and Peachridge Glass. This should be a eye opener for bottle collectors as well as insulator collectors. Richard (Siri) “Let’s look at a couple of examples of how greed affects … Continue reading →

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Memphis or Bust! FOHBC 2011 Memphis National Show and Sale

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From the September – October 2011 issue of the FOHBC Bottles and Extras. This is a great magazine. Please become a member of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. Memphis or Bust! Ferdinand Meyer V

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Doc Dawson Ford

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sad news in the passing of Doc Ford Doc Dawson Ford, born Feb. 7, 1925, departed September 19, 2011 at the age of 86 to be rejoined with his wife, Lois. They were married Nov. 7, 1944, until her death … 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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Reno Expo Bowling Tournament Plan

Posted on 27 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ferdinand, Please post this and see if we get any interest. Among the many things to do at the Grand Sierra Resort Hotel is Bowling. They have a 50-lane bowling alley. I think a lot of people may be staying over Sunday … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Work Inspired by Glass

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lance Westfall A tribute to his passion of digging, collecting, western whiskies and the FOHBC I did an earlier post today about the circle J.H. Cutter planned shoot-out (see post) at the FOHBC Reno 2012 Expo and it got me … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Reno Shoot-outs Planned!

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Do you think you own the best Drakes? Portions of an email in from Richard Siri and Marty Hall who are the organizers for the FOHBC Reno Expo next July. (FOHBC 2012 Reno Expo) Ferdinand: Marty and I met last … Continue reading →

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Pond’s Bitters and Jim Schmidt’s Civil War Medicine Blog

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jim Schmidt has recently joined the FOHBC and while sending his membership on, I noticed he was from the Houston area! He is a Civil War authority and really into Civil War Medicine. Bingo! Boy has he found the right … Continue reading →

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Support Your Local Bottle Club!

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

At the recent FOHBC Board Meeting in Memphis, it was decided to post the Regional Club News Online. Our clubs are our strength. I belong to the Baltimore Antique Bottle Club though I live in Houston. Baltimore is my hometown. … Continue reading →

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The Reno Arches – FOHBC Expo 2012

Posted on 7 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I don’t get to Reno, Nevada often but I sure do remember the FOHBC Reno/Sparks Expo in 2006. Without a doubt, this was the best bottle show that I have ever attended. The glass was simple overwhelming. This seemed to … Continue reading →

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