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RENO EXPO 2012 Antique Bottle and Collectible Show – Ad Spread

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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More FOHBC Virtual Museum Inspiration

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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American Pot Lid Pictures in from Greg Dean

An incoming email popped up on my radar yesterday regarding the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors web site. An FOHBC member and collector named Greg Dean from Queensland, Australia, suggested “It would be good to have a category on the new … Continue reading

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Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters on eBay!

Dr. Goddin’s Compound Gentian Bitters on eBay! 05 November 2011 Check this out Bitters collectors… G 52  DR. GOODIN’S BITTERS, Circa 1865 – 1875, (eBay examples pictured) DR GOODIN’S / COMPOUND / GENTIAN BITTERS / RICHMOND. VA. // three vertical … Continue reading

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

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

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

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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Hinks Inks – Post 1 “This Guy collects Labeled Inks”

John Hinkel and his Labeled Inks I had always heard that John Hinkel collected labeled inks. It wasn’t until I saw his phenomenal display at the FOHBC Memphis 2011 Show and Sale did I really understand that This Guy Collects labeled … Continue reading

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Corn for the World Historical Flasks

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

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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