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
49th S.C. Bottle Club Roundup
49th S.C. Bottle Club show marks huge dealer, crowd by [...]
Eric McGuire – Reno 2022 Banquet Keynote Speaker
Eric McGuire FOHBC Banquet and Cocktail Hour • [...]
Inagural issue of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector posts to members
ANTIQUE BOTTLE & GLASS COLLECTOR March – April 2022 We [...]
Last issue of Bottles and Extras mails to members
The last issue of Bottles and Extras posts to members [...]
Reno 2022 Souvenir Program
RENO 2022 THE BIGGEST ANTIQUE BOTTLE AND GLASS EVENT OF [...]
Magazine Merger Announced!
The FOHBC is formally announcing the merger of our two [...]