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Rare & Choice Demijohns in American Glass Gallery Auction #7

Posted on 5 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rare and Choice Demijohns [Reprinted from John Pastor’s American Glass Gallery Auction 7 running from 01 November 2011 thru 15 November 2011] Demijohn’s, the “giants” of the hobby, are impressive for their vast array of colors and forms as they … Continue reading →

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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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More Lightning Rod Ball and Weathervane pictures from the Baier Collection

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Extensive Lightning Rod/Weathervane Collection – Advertising & Collectibles I wrote a post earlier today about Sullivan Auctioneers and their Jim & Linda Baier Auction Listing. Read… LRB’s! – Sullivan Auctioneers – The Jim & Linda Baier Collection Here are some more nice cropped … Continue reading →

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LRB’s! – Sullivan Auctioneers – The Jim & Linda Baier Collection

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Received a really interesting Auction poster from Sullivan Auctioneers. Have not heard of these folks. A little research shows a lot of farm equipment and land sale auctions. BUT…. look at all these really GREAT lightning rod balls, pendents and … Continue reading →

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Four ‘count em’ Bottle Shows this Weekend!

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Springfield, Ohio 04 – 06 November 2011 (Friday – Sunday) Springfield, Ohio The 41st Mid-Ohio Insulator Show (dealer set up at noon on the 4th with collectors in at 3:00 pm) at the Clark County Fairgropunds. Springfield, Ohio, www.insulators.info/shows/springfield, Info: … 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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American Glass Gallery Auction #7 Starts 01 November!

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Profusely illustrated, hardcopy catalogs for Auction #7 consisting of 232 Lots of fine bottles, flasks and blown glass are still only $10.00 post-paid! This includes a post-auction prices realized list following the close of the sale. To order: American Glass Gallery
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Sad News…John “Digger” Odell

Posted on 28 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from John and Margie Bartley: It is with great sadness and regret that I send along the news of the passing today of John “Digger” Odell. In a call I received from John Wolf this afternoon, I understand arrangements … Continue reading →

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Pomade Jars at LAHBC Show and Tell

Posted on 25 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Dave Maryo, President Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club and FOHBC Western Region Director. On another subject I am still working on the West Region Bulletin and hope to have it out to the West Region members sometime this … 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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