FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | Generals House VIP Reception

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | Generals House VIP Reception Generals House Reception | Lions Gate Hotel, Generals House, Thursday evening, August 4th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm There will be an American Bottle Auctions and Peachridge Glass [...]

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | Early Dealer Registration

The Sacramento National Souvenir Program, at 140 pages including covers, was the largest and nicest program by the Federation ever. Certainly to become a collectors piece. FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | Early Dealer [...]

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | FOHBC Board Meeting

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | FOHBC Board Meeting FOHBC Board Meeting | Lions Gate Hotel, Lions Den, Thursday morning, August 4th, 8:00 am - Noon The semi-annual FOHBC board meeting occurred on Thursday morning. FOHBC members [...]

2016 Houston Bottle Show fun as usual!

2016 Houston Bottle Show fun as usual! 25 July 2016 The Houston Bottle Show is usually a tough one for me because it is usually a week or two before the Federation National Show (FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle [...]

Shupp’s Grove was a Hot One

The mornings were busy and there was plenty to see. Shupp's Grove was a Hot One This past weekend, Linda and I attended the 16th Annual Shupp's Grove Bottle Fest in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. We attend this show every [...]

Presidents Message (July August 2016)

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 [...]

Saratoga Show a Little Wet, but Big Fun

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 [...]

Mansfield’s 38th Annual Show – Best Ever?

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

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 [...]

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