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Unlisted Morning Call Bitters

Unlisted Morning Call Bitters 30 July 2011 By now, I suppose many of you have heard about the unlisted Morning Call Bitters that I was fortunate enough to win at the FOHBC live auction at the 2011 FOHBC Memphis National … Continue reading

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Support Your Local Bottle Club!

At the recent FOHBC Board Meeting in Memphis, it was decided to post the Regional Club News Online. Our clubs are our strength. I belong to the Baltimore Antique Bottle Club though I live in Houston. Baltimore is my hometown. … Continue reading

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The Reno Arches – FOHBC Expo 2012

I don’t get to Reno, Nevada often but I sure do remember the FOHBC Reno/Sparks Expo in 2006. Without a doubt, this was the best bottle show that I have ever attended. The glass was simple overwhelming. This seemed to … Continue reading

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Soda & Beer Bottles of North America Web Site

Tod von Mechow talked to me during the recent FOHBC National Show and Sale and suggested I visit his in-depth web site called Soda & Beer Bottles of North America. This site really is a work horse. Tod had done a fantastic … Continue reading

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New Way to Look at Bottles?

As you may know, Elizabeth and I live in Bottle ‘Siberia’ here in Southeast Texas meaning we are off the beaten track for visitors. Wouldn’t you know it, Jerry and Helen Forbes visited us prior to the four of us … Continue reading

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Jerry Forbes Does it Again

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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Bourbon Whiskey Bitters

Yesterday at the FOHBC National Show and Sale in Memphis, I was able to add two (2) new Bourbon Whiskey Bitters to my collection. It’s fun to find new colors! B 171 BOURBON WHISKEY BITTERS, Circa 1860’s – 1880’s, BOURBON WHISKEY ( … Continue reading

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FOHBC Reno 2012 Expo Contracts

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!!!

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!

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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