DRAKE’S PLANTATION BITTERS
A limited run (estimated 250 pieces) of hand-blown, pontiled, cobalt blue commemorative Drake’s Plantation Bitters were commissioned and will be sold at Houston 24 to celebrate the FOHBC Houston 2024 National Antique Bottle & Glass Exposition.
The FOHBC has conducted a one-time-run (Multi sessions) using a private marked mold. The eventual retail cost is projected to be $200 to $300 a piece. The commemorative bottles will be on sale at the FOHBC Houston 24 tables at Hotel ZaZa. First come, first serve. Limit, one per FOHBC membership. Two blue (sapphire and teal) pontiled “fantasy” examples will be blown (one for raffle and the other for the Sunset Auction). The Drake’s Plantation Bitters component is headed up by Michael Craig and Michael Seeliger. No advance reservations or sales. Each bottle will be discretely marked on the glass by the maker. A facsimile of the “Drakes” label (depicted) will be provided separately within each sales box.
Houston 24 Fantasy Raffle Bottle. The FOHBC is selling raffle tickets for $5 each or 6 for $20. You need not be present to win. This is the only way a non-member or member who is not in Houston will be able to get one unless you buy the teal one in the H24 Bayou City Sunset Auction on Saturday evening 03 August 2024. Drawing will be held at 1pm on Sunday at Hotel ZaZa (04 August 2024). Tickets are available by sending a check made out to FOHBC raffle to Michael Seeliger Pres. FOHBC N8211 Smith Rd, Brooklyn, Wisconsin 53521 before July 15th. Tickets will also be available at selected shows from now until Houston 24 directly from Michael Seeliger. Tickets will also be sold at Houston 24. Bottle will be sent to the winner immediately after Houston 24 ends.
See the “Making the First Run of Drakes Plantation Bitters” video.
They are being produced as advertised. If you had a chance to view them in Rochester or at Mansfield you realize they are exceptional.
Almost perfect except for the embossing on the base that lets people know they are a commemorative.
I see absolutely nothing wrong with this…they are clearly marked!