One of the more interesting persons that I have met along the way is Federation member Ken Previtali. He is candid, creative, smart and also the “Ginger Ale Man.” You may remember his great, award-winning display at the 2013 FOHBC [...]
I had to include this photo of Avonlea Stiles waiting to sell tickets at the gate. No matter how hard it rained she stayed at her post and did her part. People say all the time we need more [...]
Displayers Announced for the FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo 11 June 2016 Info Here Ken & Reine Salter • 17th-19th Century American & European Black Glass Mike & Kathie Craig • Warners Safe Bottles & Posters [...]
Passing of my friend - John “Jerry” Strubel Hi Ferdinand, Just wanted to bring to the attention of the bottle collecting community concerning the passing of my friend - John “Jerry” Strubel. Jerry, (91), died on Sunday, May 15th 2016, [...]
Holabird Western Americana Collections still looking for consignments for the FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo 49er Bottle Jamboree Auction. The fabulous rare Gold Dust Whiskey (pictured above) Of the five different embossed Gold Dust whiskies, this is [...]
Mansfield's 38th Annual Show - Best Ever? Jim Bender, FOHBC Historian Last May 7th, Linda and I attended the 38th Annual Mansfield Ohio Antique Bottle Show. We have attended Mansfield every year for the past 12 years, except once because [...]
Mohawk Valley 22nd Annual Show was a Hit This past weekend I attended the Mohawk Valley Bottle Collectors Show. Once again, this year it was held at the Utica Maennerchor, located at 5535 Flanagan Road in Marcy New York. The members [...]
Logo Designs for the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo Logo concepts were presented to the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo co-chairs Louis Fifer and Matt Lacy (& Elizabeth Lacy) on Sunday evening, 24 [...]
Wednesday, 30 March 2016. I typically feel like I should mention the date when I write these President’s Messages since we are preparing BOTTLES and EXTRAS in a much more timely manner so that an issue arrives a week or [...]
The line waiting to get in was as long as I have seen in a recent times. Everyone seemed ready to go! Genesee Valley Bottle Association Holds 47th Annual Show and Sale By Jim Bender, FOHBC Historian, FOHBC [...]
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