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

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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

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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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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Heckler Presents First Opportunity Auction

Posted on 28 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Heckler Presents First Opportunity Auction Internet Only Auction Opens Today at 9 A.M. Eastern An 80 Lot Absentee Internet Auction Including: Bitters Bottles, Whiskeys, Historical Flasks, Fruit Jars, Inks, Medicines, Fire Grenades and More..

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More FOHBC Virtual Museum Inspiration

Posted on 15 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Marianne Dow with the Findlay Bottle Club. Thanks MD! Fashion designer Valentino’s new virtual museum — wow! I’ll bet you will find some inspiration. With a big screen, it would be amazing. http://www.valentino-garavani-archives.org/teaserweb.html Yet another inspiration for the … Continue reading →

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Two Nice Bitters Squares – ABA Auction 54

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A quick review of Jeff Wichmann’s American Bottle Auctions | Auction 54 (now online for bidding) reveals two (2) nice Bitters squares. There are actually quite a few Bitters in the auction that are rather nice. I just love squares. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming HistoricalGlass.com Auction

Posted on 8 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt alerts us to an auction house that quite frankly, I am not aware of which pleasantly surprises me. I am speaking of HistoricalGlass.com. Glass International LLC was founded in 2000 by John De Caro. Prior to starting the … Continue reading →

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Greennish Old Home Bitters Resurfaces at Heckler

Posted on 7 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Burkhardt has been following this elusive Old Home Bitters that showed up at the Mansfield, Ohio Show this year. I have been wanting pictures and info since I first heard of this rare colored bird. I believe Bill Ham … Continue reading →

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