A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids

A New Way to Spot Repairs on Pot Lids – Greg Dean There has been a lot written about how to spot Pot Lid repairs over the years. Most now understand the advantages of Ultra Violet lamps and magnification. Personally [...]

2011-12-10T07:18:50-06:00December 10, 2011|Advice, Editor's Picks, Pot Lids, Shaving Mugs|0 Comments

Irish Ginger Beers & Stone Stouts

Greetings from County Antrim Ireland: I’m hoping you will allow me to link with your website – Mine (please see the Irish Ginger Beers & Stone Stouts link below) is intended to gather information for a pending book on the same subject. Production [...]

3-part series on “Burdock Blood Bitters”

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. Part I of a 3-part series on “Burdock Blood Bitters” includes an 1883 letter from the [...]

1915 Coca-Cola Prototype Bottle and Concept Sketch

Dear FOHBC, Thanks again for talking to me last week regarding our auction and your interest in posting it on your website. It's now official. Below is our announcement: We are pleased to announce to you the auction [...]

The Standard Fruit Jar Reference 2011- Long anticipated, now available

In from Greg Spurgeon… Dear Collector- The long-anticipated fruit jar reference volume: “THE STANDARD FRUIT JAR REFERENCE 2011” is now available. Representing several years of effort, this new 2011 version has been completely revised, updated, and expanded by Jerry McCann [...]

2011-10-24T08:44:57-05:00October 24, 2011|Editor's Picks, Fruit Jars, News, Publications|0 Comments

Digger Down: The Thrills and Spills of an Antique Bottle Collector

Welcome to the Web site (visit web site) of storyteller and author Walt Bannon. Walt has received praise for his imaginative storytelling and insightful and hilarious book. We invite you to pull up a comfortable chair and explore Walt’s writings. [...]

2011-10-22T19:49:35-05:00October 22, 2011|Digs & Finds, Editor's Picks, News, Publications|0 Comments

Bottled in Illinois – New Book

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 1880, I bought two copies this evening from Jeff Cress, Edwardsville, Illinois! Special copies will [...]

2011-10-19T00:35:12-05:00October 19, 2011|Editor's Picks, History, News, Publications|0 Comments

Wisconsin Antique Bottles

The FOHBC welcomes one of our newest members Jon Steiner, from Sussex, Wisconsin. Jon collects Milwaukee, Wisconsin related advertising, stoneware and bottles embossed and paper labeled: cork / blob: whiskeys, flasks, medicines, beers, sodas, stoneware bottles & etc., the earlier [...]

2011-10-18T16:07:34-05:00October 18, 2011|Club News, Editor's Picks, Shows|0 Comments

Oro Grande California Bottle Tree Farm

In from Dave Maryo who is the President of the Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club and Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors Board Member representing the Western Region. "One man's junk is another man's art" Just wanted to share some bottle photographs. My good friend [...]

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