Welcome to the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors
Founded in 1969 for the appreciation of antique bottle collecting
Welcome to the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, the most informative and comprehensive resource for antique bottles and glass and the people who collect them. Whether you are just getting interested or a seasoned collector, we have many resources to help you learn about our interesting and historical hobby, having a good time and making new friends along the way.
Resources
AB&GC Magazine
Auction Price Report
Virtual Museum
Recent Posts
- September – October 2025 issue of AB&GC online for Members!
- July – August 2025 issue of AB&GC online for Members!
- May–June 2025 issue of AB&GC online for Members!
- Reno 2025 National Antique Bottle & Glass Convention
- Dr. Kilmer • FOHBC Webinar 19
- March–April 2025 issue of AB&GC hits the Newstands!
- Reno 2025 Seminars Announced!
- FOHBC 2025 Club & Member Contest Announcement
- January–February 2025 issue of AB&GC available!
- Display Cases • Webinar 18
- A great article from the past “Why I Collect Empty Bottles”
- The Feldmann Collection • Webinar 17
- FOHBC Virtual Museum Appeal for Help
Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club’s 2026 Convention
January 15, 2026 - January 17, 2026
4th Annual Carolinas Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show
January 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mississippi Antique Bottle Club’s 41st Annual Bottle Advertising & Collectible Show
January 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
FEATURED STORIES
Caloundra Bottle and Collectibles Show – Queensland
In from FOHBC member Greg Dean from Down Under... Hi [...]
2012 Baltimore Bottle Show Report
This show wears me out and this year took the [...]
Glass Fishing Floats
I have to say, I feel a little remiss when [...]
Occupational Shaving Mugs
[Reprinted from Peachridge Glass] I have not written or posted [...]
January 2012 Muncie Fruit Jar Show Photo Album
Marianne Dow over at the Findlay Antique Bottle Club writes: [...]
Paperweight Collectors Association
[Wikipedia] Fine glass paperweights, are widely produced, collected and appreciated [...]















