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
Mid-Maine Antique Bottle Club’s 5th Annual Antique Bottle Show and Sale
September 28 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Historic Batsto Village – The Fall Antiques & Bottle Show
September 28 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sacramento Valley Museum Antique Bottle Show
October 3 @ 10:00 am - October 4 @ 3:00 pm
FEATURED STORIES
FOHBC Regional News July–August 2023
Editor Note: With an abundance of reporting information and photographs [...]
New Inks Book!
NEW INKS BOOK by Guy Burch It has taken me [...]
New FOHBC Online Seminar Series!
The FOHBC is announcing monthly 1-hour online Zoom seminars with [...]
Chattanooga North Georgia Show a Big Success!
The Chattanooga North Georgia Antique Bottles & Advertising Show on [...]
Classified Ads
FOHBC MEMBERS ADVERTISE FOR FREE: Free “FOR SALE” advertising also [...]
March–April 2023 issue of AB&GC hits the stands!
The March–April 2023 issue of AB&GC is packed with some [...]