Latest update 14 June 2021 Contracts are being prepared. Hope to be Available this month. Stay tuned!
![William Heiss Jr. was a leading mineral and soda water manufacturer of his time. He used his expertise as being a coppersmith to develop a […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HeissBanner-640x250.jpg "The 8-sided Wm. Heiss Jr. Superior Mineral and Soda Water Bottle")
![So after my last column in the November-December issue of Bottles and Extras, I was kind of hoping for a deluge of great suggestions from […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/PresidentsMessageART.jpg "FOHBC President’s Message January 2021")
![Bottles and Extras, the 72-page + covers, full-color magazine Bottles and Extras Vol. 32 No. 1 | January – February 2021 | No. 253 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover_Bottles_and_Extras_Jan-Feb_2021Banner-640x250.jpg "First issue of the New Year!")
![In 1807, Dyott opened a drugstore, added “M.D.” to his name, and soon became the largest dealer of what he called ‘Family Medicines’ in the […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Turtlefohbcbannerx-640x250.jpg "The GIV-34 Masonic Arch – Frigate Franklin Flask")
![Our latest addition to the FOHBC Virtual Museum Foods & Sauces Gallery is a wonderful example of an amber Shriver’s Baltimore Oyster Ketchup bottle imaged […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ShriversRunprg-640x250.jpg "Shriver’s Baltimore Oyster Ketchup")
![Dear Federation member and fans of the FOHBC Virtual Museum: Hallelujah! It is always nice to open the door of a new gallery that has […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Cinci1855AcrossTheRiverBanner-640x250.jpg "First bottle placed in the Virtual Museum Soda Water Gallery")
![Now on the newsstands for members. 72-pages of color and covers. The best writers, stories, news, and pictures. Chasing a Good Bitters, Toothpick holders catch bottle collector’s […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BottlesandExtrasNov-Dec-2020-CoverSlide.jpg "November – December 2020 Bottles and Extras")
![With COVID-19 canceling many events, bottle shows, and public gatherings and closing the museums that many of us visit, the FOHBC has decided to […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/FreeEntryMayArt-640x250.jpg "FOHBC VIRTUAL MUSEUM NOW OPEN TO ALL!")
![FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN! As some of you may have heard, the FOHBC Virtual Museum opened at midnight on 01 January 2020 when we […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FOHBC-Virtual-Museum-Whistle-Boywebbanner-640x250.jpg "FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN!")
![Virtual Museum Soft Opening 01 January 2020! NOW OPEN! Access Virtual Museum: fohbcvirtualmuseum.org Virtual Museum Costs Virtual Museum News (click to read) Virtual Museum […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/VM_SoftOpeningBanner-640x250.jpg "FOHBC Virtual Museum of Historical Bottles and Glass")
![November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members! 25 October 2019 Featuring, “Everything was just Peaches & Cream in Augusta.” 72-pages plus covers. […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NovDec19_AugustaPeachesBanner-640x250.jpg "November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members!")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | Prizes and Drawings Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall [03 August 2019] 15 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/HealyAugustaCanalFullBanner-640x250.jpg "Augusta Prizes and Drawings")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | People on the Showroom Floor Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall [02 & […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BottleShow_People71TuckerBannerx-640x250.jpg "Augusta People on the Showroom Floor")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | Educational Displays Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall Judged on 03 August 2019 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Displays_12HenryBannerSlide-640x250.jpg "Augusta Educational Displays")
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FOHBC Reno 2022 National Antique Bottle Convention
Latest update 14 June 2021 Contracts are being prepared. Hope to be Available this month. Stay tuned!
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The 8-sided Wm. Heiss Jr. Superior Mineral and Soda Water Bottle
William Heiss Jr. was a leading mineral and soda water manufacturer of his time. He used his expertise as being a coppersmith to develop a […]
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FOHBC President’s Message January 2021
So after my last column in the November-December issue of Bottles and Extras, I was kind of hoping for a deluge of great suggestions from […]
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First issue of the New Year!
Bottles and Extras, the 72-page + covers, full-color magazine Bottles and Extras Vol. 32 No. 1 | January – February 2021 | No. 253 […]
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The GIV-34 Masonic Arch – Frigate Franklin Flask
In 1807, Dyott opened a drugstore, added “M.D.” to his name, and soon became the largest dealer of what he called ‘Family Medicines’ in the […]
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Shriver’s Baltimore Oyster Ketchup
Our latest addition to the FOHBC Virtual Museum Foods & Sauces Gallery is a wonderful example of an amber Shriver’s Baltimore Oyster Ketchup bottle imaged […]
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First bottle placed in the Virtual Museum Soda Water Gallery
Dear Federation member and fans of the FOHBC Virtual Museum: Hallelujah! It is always nice to open the door of a new gallery that has […]
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FOHBC President’s Message – November 2020
In my inaugural issue of Bottles and Extras, I promised a State of the Union Address in the next issue and so here is what […]
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November – December 2020 Bottles and Extras
Now on the newsstands for members. 72-pages of color and covers. The best writers, stories, news, and pictures. Chasing a Good Bitters, Toothpick holders catch bottle collector’s […]
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FOHBC VIRTUAL MUSEUM NOW OPEN TO ALL!
With COVID-19 canceling many events, bottle shows, and public gatherings and closing the museums that many of us visit, the FOHBC has decided to […]
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FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN!
FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN! As some of you may have heard, the FOHBC Virtual Museum opened at midnight on 01 January 2020 when we […]
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FOHBC Virtual Museum of Historical Bottles and Glass
Virtual Museum Soft Opening 01 January 2020! NOW OPEN! Access Virtual Museum: fohbcvirtualmuseum.org Virtual Museum Costs Virtual Museum News (click to read) Virtual Museum […]
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November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members!
November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members! 25 October 2019 Featuring, “Everything was just Peaches & Cream in Augusta.” 72-pages plus covers. […]
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Augusta Prizes and Drawings
2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | Prizes and Drawings Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall [03 August 2019] 15 […]
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Augusta People on the Showroom Floor
2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | People on the Showroom Floor Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall [02 & […]
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Augusta Educational Displays
2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | Educational Displays Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall Judged on 03 August 2019 […]
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Augusta General Admission | On the Tables
2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | General Admission – On the Tables Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall Saturday, […]
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FOHBC Augusta Banquet
2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | FOHBC Banquet Marriott Convention Center Hotel | Oglethorpe Ballroom Friday, 02 August 2019 […]
![William Heiss Jr. was a leading mineral and soda water manufacturer of his time. He used his expertise as being a coppersmith to develop a […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HeissBanner-195x110.jpg "The 8-sided Wm. Heiss Jr. Superior Mineral and Soda Water Bottle")
![So after my last column in the November-December issue of Bottles and Extras, I was kind of hoping for a deluge of great suggestions from […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/PresidentsMessageART-195x110.jpg "FOHBC President’s Message January 2021")
![Bottles and Extras, the 72-page + covers, full-color magazine Bottles and Extras Vol. 32 No. 1 | January – February 2021 | No. 253 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover_Bottles_and_Extras_Jan-Feb_2021Banner-195x110.jpg "First issue of the New Year!")
![In 1807, Dyott opened a drugstore, added “M.D.” to his name, and soon became the largest dealer of what he called ‘Family Medicines’ in the […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Turtlefohbcbannerx-195x110.jpg "The GIV-34 Masonic Arch – Frigate Franklin Flask")
![Our latest addition to the FOHBC Virtual Museum Foods & Sauces Gallery is a wonderful example of an amber Shriver’s Baltimore Oyster Ketchup bottle imaged […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ShriversRunprg-195x110.jpg "Shriver’s Baltimore Oyster Ketchup")
![Dear Federation member and fans of the FOHBC Virtual Museum: Hallelujah! It is always nice to open the door of a new gallery that has […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Cinci1855AcrossTheRiverBanner-195x110.jpg "First bottle placed in the Virtual Museum Soda Water Gallery")
![In my inaugural issue of Bottles and Extras, I promised a State of the Union Address in the next issue and so here is what […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/PresidentsMessageART-195x110.jpg "FOHBC President’s Message – November 2020")
![Now on the newsstands for members. 72-pages of color and covers. The best writers, stories, news, and pictures. Chasing a Good Bitters, Toothpick holders catch bottle collector’s […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BottlesandExtrasNov-Dec-2020-CoverSlide-195x110.jpg "November – December 2020 Bottles and Extras")
![With COVID-19 canceling many events, bottle shows, and public gatherings and closing the museums that many of us visit, the FOHBC has decided to […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/FreeEntryMayArt-195x110.jpg "FOHBC VIRTUAL MUSEUM NOW OPEN TO ALL!")
![FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN! As some of you may have heard, the FOHBC Virtual Museum opened at midnight on 01 January 2020 when we […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FOHBC-Virtual-Museum-Whistle-Boywebbanner-195x110.jpg "FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN!")
![Virtual Museum Soft Opening 01 January 2020! NOW OPEN! Access Virtual Museum: fohbcvirtualmuseum.org Virtual Museum Costs Virtual Museum News (click to read) Virtual Museum […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/VM_SoftOpeningBanner-195x110.jpg "FOHBC Virtual Museum of Historical Bottles and Glass")
![November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members! 25 October 2019 Featuring, “Everything was just Peaches & Cream in Augusta.” 72-pages plus covers. […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NovDec19_AugustaPeachesBanner-195x110.jpg "November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members!")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | Prizes and Drawings Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall [03 August 2019] 15 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/HealyAugustaCanalFullBanner-195x110.jpg "Augusta Prizes and Drawings")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | People on the Showroom Floor Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall [02 & […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BottleShow_People71TuckerBannerx-195x110.jpg "Augusta People on the Showroom Floor")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | Educational Displays Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall Judged on 03 August 2019 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Displays_12HenryBannerSlide-195x110.jpg "Augusta Educational Displays")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | General Admission – On the Tables Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall Saturday, […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BottleShow_Tables125BANNER-195x110.jpg "Augusta General Admission | On the Tables")
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | FOHBC Banquet Marriott Convention Center Hotel | Oglethorpe Ballroom Friday, 02 August 2019 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BanquetPeachesBanner-195x110.jpg "FOHBC Augusta Banquet")
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![This report by Ferdinand Meyer V was presented at the FOHBC bi-annual board meeting in March 2021. When I joined the FOHBC and eventually the […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TheNewFOHBCsqx-115x115.jpg "The New FOHBC Presentation")
The New FOHBC Presentation
Posted on June 15, 2021 | No CommentsThis report by Ferdinand Meyer V was presented at the FOHBC bi-annual board meeting in March 2021. When I joined the FOHBC and eventually the […] -
![Here is a spectacular example of a yellow-olive quart GII-66 Eagle – Anchor “New Lindon Glass Works” historical flask. It’s special when you find a […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/newlondonFOHBCweb-115x115.jpg "The Eagle – Anchor flasks from New London Glass Works")
The Eagle – Anchor flasks from New London Glass Works
Posted on April 14, 2021 | No CommentsHere is a spectacular example of a yellow-olive quart GII-66 Eagle – Anchor “New Lindon Glass Works” historical flask. It’s special when you find a […] -
![Fred DeCarlo was born and grew up in Utica, New York. He is currently a firefighter/EMT with the City of Utica Fire Department and has been […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FredDeCarlox-115x115.jpg "Meet Fred DeCarlo, the new FOHBC Northeast Region Director")
Meet Fred DeCarlo, the new FOHBC Northeast Region Director
Posted on January 16, 2021 | No CommentsFred DeCarlo was born and grew up in Utica, New York. He is currently a firefighter/EMT with the City of Utica Fire Department and has been […] -
![The FOHBC, led by board member Michael Seeliger, has started a major new initiative to preserve our history. We would like your assistance in locating […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/CallForHistory_FBx-115x115.jpg "Call For Historical Information")
Call For Historical Information
Posted on January 13, 2021 | No CommentsThe FOHBC, led by board member Michael Seeliger, has started a major new initiative to preserve our history. We would like your assistance in locating […] -
![Bottles and Extras, the 72-page + covers, full-color magazine Bottles and Extras Vol. 32 No. 1 | January – February 2021 | No. 253 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cover_Bottles_and_Extras_Jan-Feb_2021Banner-115x115.jpg "First issue of the New Year!")
First issue of the New Year!
Posted on January 1, 2021 | No CommentsBottles and Extras, the 72-page + covers, full-color magazine Bottles and Extras Vol. 32 No. 1 | January – February 2021 | No. 253 […] -
![FOHBC president John O’Neill appointed Jeff Wichmann to fill a vacant position on the FOHBC board. The board approved on 05 November 2020. Jeff Wichmann, […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JeffWichmannFOHBCwebcolor-115x115.jpg "Jeff Wichmann joins the FOHBC Board of Directors")
Jeff Wichmann joins the FOHBC Board of Directors
Posted on November 14, 2020 | No CommentsFOHBC president John O’Neill appointed Jeff Wichmann to fill a vacant position on the FOHBC board. The board approved on 05 November 2020. Jeff Wichmann, […] -
![Please welcome Michael Seeliger as the new FOHBC Second Vice President Michael Seeliger grew up in Monona, Wisconsin, and still lives within 20 miles of […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SeeligerPosexmug-115x115.jpg "We welcome Michael Seeliger to the FOHBC Board of Directors")
We welcome Michael Seeliger to the FOHBC Board of Directors
Posted on November 13, 2020 | No CommentsPlease welcome Michael Seeliger as the new FOHBC Second Vice President Michael Seeliger grew up in Monona, Wisconsin, and still lives within 20 miles of […] -
![In my inaugural issue of Bottles and Extras, I promised a State of the Union Address in the next issue and so here is what […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/PresidentsMessageART-115x115.jpg "FOHBC President’s Message – November 2020")
FOHBC President’s Message – November 2020
Posted on November 3, 2020 | No CommentsIn my inaugural issue of Bottles and Extras, I promised a State of the Union Address in the next issue and so here is what […] -
![The GIV-3 Masonic Arch – Eagle in cobalt blue pint has had a major update in the FOHBC Virtual Museum. The following specifically occurred among […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GIV-3_Cobalt_FBx-115x115.jpg "GIV-3 Masonic Arch – Eagle in cobalt blue pint")
GIV-3 Masonic Arch – Eagle in cobalt blue pint
Posted on October 30, 2020 | No CommentsThe GIV-3 Masonic Arch – Eagle in cobalt blue pint has had a major update in the FOHBC Virtual Museum. The following specifically occurred among […] -
![Latest Update: 02 June 2021 The FOHBC Board had a conference call earlier this evening (o2 June 2021) and decided to cancel the FOHBC 2021 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Syracuse2021-show-posterx-115x115.jpg "2021 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Show – Syracuse, New York")
2021 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Show – Syracuse, New York
Posted on August 11, 2020 | No CommentsLatest Update: 02 June 2021 The FOHBC Board had a conference call earlier this evening (o2 June 2021) and decided to cancel the FOHBC 2021 […] -
FOHBC President’s Message
Posted on March 2, 2020 | No CommentsBottle show “season” is now underway and many collectors are gearing up for the Baltimore show, myself included. I look forward to this trip every […] -
![FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN! As some of you may have heard, the FOHBC Virtual Museum opened at midnight on 01 January 2020 when we […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FOHBC-Virtual-Museum-Whistle-Boywebbanner-115x115.jpg "FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN!")
FOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN!
Posted on January 2, 2020 | No CommentsFOHBC Virtual Museum NOW OPEN! As some of you may have heard, the FOHBC Virtual Museum opened at midnight on 01 January 2020 when we […] -
![Reno 2020 Team Bowling Event 26 November 2019 Ok all you antique bottle people. It’s time to team up for the FOHBC Reno 2020 Bowling […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RenoBowlingEventr-115x115.jpg "Reno 2020 Team Bowling Event")
Reno 2020 Team Bowling Event
Posted on November 26, 2019 | No CommentsReno 2020 Team Bowling Event 26 November 2019 Ok all you antique bottle people. It’s time to team up for the FOHBC Reno 2020 Bowling […] -
![RENO 2020 Silent Auction 26 November 2019 WELCOME BIDDERS! Bid during the convention on 50 to 100 lots displayed at a secure area on the showroom […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RenoSilentAuction_R3-115x115.jpg "Reno 2020 Silent Auction")
Reno 2020 Silent Auction
Posted on November 26, 2019 | No CommentsRENO 2020 Silent Auction 26 November 2019 WELCOME BIDDERS! Bid during the convention on 50 to 100 lots displayed at a secure area on the showroom […] -
![Many thanks to FOHBC Board Member Eric McGuire for writing a show report after attending the 49er Bottle Club Show earlier this month! Bottle shows […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cassin-115x115.jpg "The 49er Historic Bottle Association’s 42nd Annual Show Report")
The 49er Historic Bottle Association’s 42nd Annual Show Report
Posted on November 18, 2019 | No CommentsMany thanks to FOHBC Board Member Eric McGuire for writing a show report after attending the 49er Bottle Club Show earlier this month! Bottle shows […] -
![November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members! 25 October 2019 Featuring, “Everything was just Peaches & Cream in Augusta.” 72-pages plus covers. […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NovDec19_AugustaPeachesBanner-115x115.jpg "November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members!")
November | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members!
Posted on October 25, 2019 | No CommentsNovember | December 2019 Bottles and Extras Mailed to Members! 25 October 2019 Featuring, “Everything was just Peaches & Cream in Augusta.” 72-pages plus covers. […] -
![2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | FOHBC Board Meeting Augusta Marriott Hamilton Room Thursday, 01 August 2019 | 8:00 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/BoardMeeting01Banner-115x115.jpg "FOHBC Board Meeting at the Augusta National Bottle Show")
FOHBC Board Meeting at the Augusta National Bottle Show
Posted on September 5, 2019 | No Comments2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | FOHBC Board Meeting Augusta Marriott Hamilton Room Thursday, 01 August 2019 | 8:00 […] -
![The September October 2019 issue of Bottles and Extras mailed on 26 August to FOHBC members. Here is what is included in this exciting issue. […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bottles-and-Extras_Sept-Oct-19_Cover-115x115.jpg "September – October issue of Bottles and Extras in subscribers hands")
September – October issue of Bottles and Extras in subscribers hands
Posted on September 5, 2019 | No CommentsThe September October 2019 issue of Bottles and Extras mailed on 26 August to FOHBC members. Here is what is included in this exciting issue. […] -
President’s Message (September – October 2019)
Posted on August 31, 2019 | No CommentsEarly this afternoon we arrived home from one astounding retreat. Elizabeth, Owen and I traveled to the beautiful sates of Georgia to experience life through […] -
![THE RENO BOTTLE SHOW report and photos by Eric McGuire One of the largest bottle shows in the West, the 2019 Reno bottle show was […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RENO-BOTTLE-SHOW-2019-1-115x115.jpg "SHOW REPORT: The Reno Bottle Show | July 19-20, 2019")
SHOW REPORT: The Reno Bottle Show | July 19-20, 2019
Posted on July 22, 2019 | No CommentsTHE RENO BOTTLE SHOW report and photos by Eric McGuire One of the largest bottle shows in the West, the 2019 Reno bottle show was […]
