In Memory of R. J. Brown
In Memory of R. J. Brown Long-time federation member Zang Wood sent us a letter he sent to the previous publisher of AB&GC on March 11, 2021. It said, “In hopes you all might do a story in memory of [...]
July–Aug issue AB&GC mailed on 15 June 2023!
This is a great issue full of different types of articles from some of our best researchers and authors. 72 color pages plus covers. Check it out. Regular and digital memberships available. Become a member. Lots of other benefits! Antique [...]
FOHBC Regional News July–August 2023
Editor Note: With an abundance of reporting information and photographs in the July–August issue of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector (AB&GC), we are placing the entire Regional Directors report on our website with expanded coverage. Northeast Region [Charlie Martin Jr., [...]
May–June 2023 issue of AB&GC posts to members!
Here's a great issue packed with antique bottle and glass stories, history, news and information. The feature article on Caper's bottles is something you will not want to miss. If you are not a FOHBC member join now! Antique Bottle [...]
New Inks Book!
NEW INKS BOOK by Guy Burch It has taken me almost 20 years to complete my book on ‘Inks, Glues, Polish & Blacking Bottles.’ When I started it, I had in mind a British version of William Covill Jr’s ‘Ink [...]
March–April 2023 issue of AB&GC hits the stands!
The March–April 2023 issue of AB&GC is packed with some great history and digging articles from some of our best writers. Make sure your membership is up to date so you don't miss an issue! Antique Bottle & Glass Collector [...]
November–December 2022 Issue features Reno 2022!
Count-em! 32 pages dedicated to the Reno 2022 National Antique Bottle Convention! Great color photos of all the events and comments from many of the dealers and attendees. Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Vol. 33 No. 6 | November – [...]
Sept-Oct 2022 Features The Joy of Collecting ACL Soda Bottles
I’ve collected antique glass bottles and been a member of the FOHBC since 1997. Like many other collectors, I’m attracted to beautiful colors and unusual shapes. Unlike some, however, I have not specialized in only one category of bottle. Instead, [...]
July–August 2022 Issue features Charleston’s Eli Gatchell Soda Water
Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Vol. 33 No. 4 | July – August 2022 | No. 262 (Mailed 14 June 2022. Visit the FOHBC Members Portal to read online) Features: Cheers to the Privy Double Addendum Jeff Mihalik 16 Jones’ Empire Ink–He [...]
Tom Caniff, a great hobbyist, is gone
Tom Caniff, a great hobbyist, is gone Sad notes, compiled by Ralph Finch Tom was an impressive collector, an intense researcher, a fire department chief, a fruit jar expert, and a keeper of pets, including stuffed toys, turtles, snakes and cats—a [...]
