History Archive
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![[from Marbles Galore] Sulphides, or figure marbles, are large translucent marbles manufactured in Germany from the mid-19th century up until the 1930s. Usually 1 1/2″ or […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/SulfideMarbleART-115x115.jpg "Sulphide Marbles or Figural Marbles")
Sulphide Marbles or Figural Marbles
Posted on May 19, 2012 | No Comments[from Marbles Galore] Sulphides, or figure marbles, are large translucent marbles manufactured in Germany from the mid-19th century up until the 1930s. Usually 1 1/2″ or […] -
![I have to say, I feel a little remiss when I have written and referenced vintage Glass Paperweights, Lightning Rod Balls, Target Balls, Marbles, Fire Grenades, Witch Balls, Fly Traps and […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GlassFloatART-115x115.jpg "Glass Fishing Floats")
Glass Fishing Floats
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsI have to say, I feel a little remiss when I have written and referenced vintage Glass Paperweights, Lightning Rod Balls, Target Balls, Marbles, Fire Grenades, Witch Balls, Fly Traps and […] -
![It gives me great pleasure to announce that Warren Friedrich will be our guest speaker for the banquet at the FOHBC Reno Expo and will also be […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/WarrenArtx-115x115.jpg "Warren Brock Friedrich – FOHBC Reno Expo News")
Warren Brock Friedrich – FOHBC Reno Expo News
Posted on April 2, 2012 | No CommentsIt gives me great pleasure to announce that Warren Friedrich will be our guest speaker for the banquet at the FOHBC Reno Expo and will also be […] -
![Submitted by Bill Clements: There has never been an effort to take a broad, comprehensive look at West Virginia’s rich heritage of glass production. All […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/GlassTownsCoverImage2-115x115.jpg "Unique New Book Surveys Glass Industry In West Virginia by Dean Six")
Unique New Book Surveys Glass Industry In West Virginia by Dean Six
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsSubmitted by Bill Clements: There has never been an effort to take a broad, comprehensive look at West Virginia’s rich heritage of glass production. All […] -
![Here’s a book (Edward Drummond Libbey, American Glassmaker by Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr.) that is interesting for a number of reasons; including a great early history […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/AmericanGlassMaker1-115x115.jpg "Edward Drummond Libbey, American Glassmaker")
Edward Drummond Libbey, American Glassmaker
Posted on January 1, 2012 | No CommentsHere’s a book (Edward Drummond Libbey, American Glassmaker by Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr.) that is interesting for a number of reasons; including a great early history […] -
![Thanksgiving Bottles – Digger Odell Publications 2008. This post is dedicated to John A. “Digger” Odell (October 30, 1948 – October 27, 2011) “On December 4, 1619, 38 […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ThankArtFOHBC-115x115.jpg "The FOHBC wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving")
The FOHBC wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving
Posted on November 24, 2011 | No CommentsThanksgiving Bottles – Digger Odell Publications 2008. This post is dedicated to John A. “Digger” Odell (October 30, 1948 – October 27, 2011) “On December 4, 1619, 38 […] -
![In from one of newest Fed members and noted Civil War author Jim Schmidt…Make sure you visit his blog site and sign up to receive his posts. […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BBBGirlDoll_TCF_SQ-115x115.jpg "3-part series on “Burdock Blood Bitters”")
3-part series on “Burdock Blood Bitters”
Posted on November 22, 2011 | No CommentsIn from one of newest Fed members and noted Civil War author Jim Schmidt…Make sure you visit his blog site and sign up to receive his posts. […] -
![[Reprinted from John Pastor’s American Glass Gallery Auction 7 running from 01 November 2011 thru 15 November 2011] Demijohn’s, the “giants” of the hobby, are impressive for their […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DemijohnArt1-115x115.jpg "Rare & Choice Demijohns at American Glass Gallery")
Rare & Choice Demijohns at American Glass Gallery
Posted on November 5, 2011 | No Comments[Reprinted from John Pastor’s American Glass Gallery Auction 7 running from 01 November 2011 thru 15 November 2011] Demijohn’s, the “giants” of the hobby, are impressive for their […] -
![In from Dave Hall: Information on a new bottle book called Bottled in Illinois, all color photos, 792 pages and only bottles from 1840 to […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IllinoisBookSQ-115x115.jpg "Bottled in Illinois – New Book")
Bottled in Illinois – New Book
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsIn from Dave Hall: Information on a new bottle book called Bottled in Illinois, all color photos, 792 pages and only bottles from 1840 to […] -
![There are some simply wonderful web sites out there dedicated to western glass and bottles. We thought we would post a few of our favorites… […]](https://www.fohbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WesternWhiskeysBanner1-115x115.jpg "Western Bottles & Glass Web Sites")
Western Bottles & Glass Web Sites
Posted on October 2, 2011 | No CommentsThere are some simply wonderful web sites out there dedicated to western glass and bottles. We thought we would post a few of our favorites… […]
