Editor’s Picks Archive
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Soda & Beer Bottles of North America Web Site
Posted on June 29, 2011 | No CommentsFOHBC member Tod von Mechow talked to us during the recent FOHBC National Show and Sale and directed us to his in-depth web site called Soda […] -
California Wine Depot and The A.M. Smith Flask
Posted on June 17, 2011 | No CommentsCheck out Jeff Wichmann’s Bottle of the Month at American Bottle Auctions. Another great story from Jeff! -
FOHBC now on Facebook
Posted on June 10, 2011 | No CommentsPlease visit the new FOHBC Facebook page! This FB social media is for you to post and read. Catch up with your collecting friends. Make […] -
A Brief History of the Birth of the Modern American Toy Industry in Akron, Ohio
Posted on June 2, 2011 | No CommentsAkronite Samuel C. Dyke ignited the modern toy industry when he automated his factory in 1884. Toy marbles have been around for thousands of years; […] -
The “The Father of His Country” / Bust of Washington – “Gen. Taylor Never Surrenders” / Bust of Taylor Historical Flask
Posted on June 1, 2011 | No CommentsAmerican Glass Gallery’s Auction #6 opens today. I am in-between meetings here in Nashville today and sneaked a peak at the email notice I just […] -
Proposed Logo for FOHBC Virtual Museum
Posted on May 27, 2011 | No CommentsPictured is the logo proposed by Ferdinand Meyer V for the FOHBC Virtual Museum of American Historical Bottles and Glass project. As Ferdinand’s stated, ‘you […] -
New Shanghai Museum of Glass | SHMOG
Posted on May 27, 2011 | No CommentsWhile researching state-side Glass Museums I came across information regarding the new Shanghai Museum of Glass SHMOG. All I can say is wow! As a designer who […] -
Bill Baab – A Tribute to a Man Who Has Done So Much
Posted on May 27, 2011 | No CommentsSince I joined the Federation and was elected to the Board, I have had the pleasure of working with Bill Baab, A person I had […] -
Peachridge Glass – New Collectors Web Site!
Posted on May 20, 2011 | No CommentsFOHBC Board Member, Ferdinand Meyer V recently launched a comprehensive Antique Bottles and Glass Resource and News web site called Peachridge Glass. Please take a moment […] -
Treasures by the Yard Found in Pensacolians’ Backyard
Posted on May 19, 2011 | No CommentsAmateur archaeologists unearth the city’s history… Noted on Findlay Antique Bottle Club 18 May 2011 E-Newsletter From the Pensacola News Journal