Category Archives: FOHBC News

FOHBC news and stories.

Jerry Forbes Does it Again

Posted on 26 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jerry Forbes (Carmel, California) and I just finished the FOHBC Memphis National Show. As usual, Jerry has done phenomenal. He sold well and purchased well. Look at this photograph of some of his goodies just taken in his hotel room. … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Reno 2012 Expo Contracts

Posted on 24 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Richard Siri and Marty Hall have forwarded the FOHBC contracts for Reno. This is going to be a big one! Click Flyer for Info.

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New FOHBC Web Site now Online!!!

Posted on 12 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The following email was just sent to near 3,000 collectors. Houston we have Lift Off. Dear Antique Bottle and Glass Collectors and fellow FOHBC Members: The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is pleased to announce that our new web … Continue reading →

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FOHBC now on Facebook!

Posted on 10 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is now on Facebook. Please visit and hit the Like button. I am trying to really expand this great social media source for collectors. Remember, you can post your own news on this … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Virtual Museum Logo Proposal

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC Virtual Museum Project

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A Selection of FOHBC 2011 Memphis Auction Bottles

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Bill Meier is Hosting and Conducting the Online portion of the FOHBC National Auction in Memphis on Saturday, 25 June 2011 at 7:00 pm. The Preview should be available very soon. As soon as I get it, I will post. … Continue reading →

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Bill Baab – A Tribute to a Man Who Has Done So Much

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Since I joined the Federation (FOHBC) and was elected to the Board, I have had the pleasure of working with Bill Baab, A person I have heard so much about. I thought I would take a moment to examine some of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fall For This Ad or Feel Sorry For This Guy

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

While perusing the May – June issue of the FOHBC Bottles and Extras I got a real chuckle out of this Classified Ad I came across. Well don’t be fooled or feel sorry for Jeff. This guy has the looks, the … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Board Meeting and General Membership Meeting

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The FOHBC Board Meeting will be on the morning of Friday, 24 June 2011 followed by the General Membership meeting. Please consider coming as there are some really promising new developments.

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The Breweries of Clinton, Iowa

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Read about Mark Wiseman’s purchase of two crown top beer bottles from the Tritschler & Tiesse Brewery in Clinton, Iowa during the auction of the late Bill Wharff’s collection several years ago that led him to co-author an article in … Continue reading →

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