Category Archives: Fruit Jars

Fruit Jar news and information

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

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Old Paper Art – Mr Cachet

Posted on 27 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Marianne Dow over at the Findlay Bottle Club blog has been promoting this fellow making art with our bottles and bill-heads. I finally checked this guy out. His work is really good. Visit Old Paper Art MrCachet Helena, Montana, United … Continue reading →

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Jelly Jammers Cupboard – New Website

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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The Standard Fruit Jar Reference 2011- Long anticipated, now available

Posted on 24 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Greg Spurgeon… Dear Collector- The long-anticipated fruit jar reference volume: “THE STANDARD FRUIT JAR REFERENCE 2011” is now available. Representing several years of effort, this new 2011 version has been completely revised, updated, and expanded by Jerry McCann … Continue reading →

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Part 3 of the Bill Dudley collection of early Fruit Jars and Hemingray items

Posted on 22 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Greg Spurgeon and North American Glass… Dear Collector- Our latest auction is now available for on-line preview. This auction includes Part 3 of the Bill Dudley collection of early fruit jars and Hemingray items. The auction will open … Continue reading →

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ABCR Auction 6 – Dingo on Fruit Jar & more

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Travis Dunn from down under. Where else can you find a Dingo on a fruit jar! We are pleased to advise you all that the catalogue for Auction 6 is now available for viewing at http://www.rtam.com/abcr/cgi-bin/CATALL.CGI. The Auction will … 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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North American Glass Commissioned to Disperse the Late Bill Dudley Collection

Posted on 7 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Just in from Greg Spurgeon at North American Glass: North American Glass has been commissioned to disperse the collection of the late Bill Dudley of Xenia, Ohio. Bill was an enthusiastic collector for many years, focusing on fruit jar items … Continue reading →

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Flaccus Bros Steers Head Fruit Jars

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I received a notice from Greg Spurgeon regarding the latest North American Glass on-line auction of quality bottles & jars that will open on Monday, May 23rd. You can now preview all 231 items at his North American Glass website. … Continue reading →

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North American Glass – Fruit Jar Auction Source

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you are looking for Fruit Jars and related information I suggest you connect with Greg Spurgeon who directs North American Glass. I signed up and receive email notes for all his auctions which are primary centered around Fruit Jars. There are other … Continue reading →

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