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2013 Australian National Bottle Show pictures in…
Posted on May 6, 2013 | No CommentsDear Ferdinand, Hope all is well state side. The Aussie Bottle National has come and gone this past weekend. Just over 3,500 folks came for... -
Fantasy Jug Raffle and Saratoga Bottles to be featured at the 2013 Saratoga Show
Posted on May 3, 2013 | No CommentsFerdinand, Roy Topka with the Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa here. Local collector and artisan Jim Healy (he was tickled pink by the mention of... -
Manchester Banquet Talk – Education and Sharing are the Keys to Great Collecting!
Posted on April 30, 2013 | No CommentsManchester Banquet Talk Announced Education and Sharing are the Keys to Great Collecting! by Mark Vuono Mark Vuono was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut... -
What’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows?
Posted on April 28, 2013 | No CommentsWhat’s the Attraction for You at National Federation Shows? By Bill Baab Why are you here? That’s an easy question, but the answer may not... -
LAHBC Hosts a Bitters Forum
Posted on April 27, 2013 | No CommentsOur Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club April meeting had a special guest that was invited to our meeting to talk about bitters. Dave Kyle (red cap)... -
2013 National Antique Bottle Show Seminars Announced
Posted on March 31, 2013 | 1 CommentManchester, NH Seminars Michael George, show chair and Rick Ciralli, seminar coordinator for the 2013 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire just... -
Albany Bottle Show Report
Posted on March 23, 2013 | No CommentsThe Capital Region Antique Bottle Club (CRAB) held its 16th Annual Show and Sale on November 11, 2012 at the Polish Community Center located on... -
Sad News – Ken Schwartz
Posted on March 22, 2013 | No CommentsKen Schwartz Kenneth Schwartz, 83, of Redding died Friday at Vibra Hospital of Northern California in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral... -
Hawaii – Unidentified Objects Found! Treasure Hunting 2013
Posted on March 18, 2013 | No CommentsSomething to look forward to in Bottles and Extras Unidentified Objects Found! Treasure Hunting 2013 Martin & Ferdinand, I wanted to follow up with you... -
Pepper the Bottle Show Dog
Posted on March 15, 2013 | No CommentsPepper the Bottle Show Dog By Bill Baab RAYMORE, Mo. – “Pepper,” the 13-year-old Pomeranian (AKC registered name Sultan Pepper) owned by Wayne and June... -
Losing a Dear Friend, Ken Lawler
Posted on March 15, 2013 | No CommentsKen Lawler Tribute | 15 March 2013 By Dar Furda & Friends Ken Lawler, 76, the “Ken” of the “Ken and Dar” team that handled... -
Collector Rights
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsHey Ferd, I hope you are doing well, but there is an urgent and quite frightening matter that I need to discuss with you. There... -
National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors Annual Convention
Posted on January 29, 2013 | No Comments33rd National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors Annual Convention 33rd National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors (NAMBC) Annual Convention *** 30 May – 01 June... -
“knife-edged” Pitkins made by “that guy”
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsThis Sunday a week ago, the annual members’ meeting of the Museum of Connecticut Glass was held at the Manchester Connecticut Historical Society. One of the... -
The New Bedford Museum of Glass
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsThe New Bedford Museum of Glass Dear Mr. Meyer, I was speaking with our mutual friend Ken Previtali at a recent glass lecture in Connecticut... -
Milwaukee Antique Bottle & Advertising Club Rises Again!
Posted on January 25, 2013 | No CommentsSteve’s excitement and enthusiasm have convinced me to re-join this club after being a 30+ year dropout. Ferdinand - As of today the MILWAUKEE ANTIQUE... -
42nd Annual Pittsburgh Antique Bottle Show Video
Posted on January 18, 2013 | No CommentsAs suggested by FOHBC Northeast Region Director Ed Kuskie. Video by Alan DeMaison. -
Evolution of Historical Flasks – Richard Tucker
Posted on January 16, 2013 | No CommentsEvolution of Historical Flasks Western Region Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club (LAHBC) member, Richard Tucker, who has been involved in the bottle collecting hobby for 30... -
Found some Charles Gardner pieces Out Pickin’
Posted on January 11, 2013 | No CommentsHi Ferdinand, Please read below before you view the pictures. I was out pickin’ today and scored two amazing items; both Charles Gardner Collection pieces.... -
2013 National Antique Bottle Show Auction News
Posted on December 19, 2012 | No CommentsCONSIGNMENTS NEEDED! Please support our Auctioneer for the 2013 National Antique Bottle Show in Manchester, New Hampshire. We are proud to say the Jim Hagenbuch and crew...





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