Houston 24 Expo – Antique Bottle & Glass Show Early Admission

Left to Right: Alan DeMaison, "Balsam" Bill Granger, Alicia Booth-Wickman, Martin Van Zant, Addy Meyer, Edie Alucema, Elizabeth Meyer, Ferdinand Meyer, Bella Meyer (cuts the ribbon) Brad Dalton, Michael & Alice Seeliger, Craig Cassetta, Brandon DeWolfe, Kathie & Michael [...]

Jeff Wichmann joins the FOHBC Board of Directors

FOHBC president John O'Neill appointed Jeff Wichmann to fill a vacant position on the FOHBC board. The board approved on 05 November 2020. Jeff Wichmann, FOHBC First Vice President, is a California native who has parlayed his vast knowledge of [...]

Augusta Prizes and Drawings

2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention | Augusta, Georgia | Prizes and Drawings Augusta Convention Center | Olmstead Hall  [03 August 2019] 15 September 2019 As a bonus to show-goers and dealers, the FOHBC raffled a Jim Healy [...]

Herkules Bitters – Now in Three Sizes

Herkules Bitters - Now in Three Sizes 26 October 2017 (R•102717) As most of us know, Hercules is a Roman hero and god. He was the equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Zeus (Roman [...]

Press Release – American Bottle Auctions (Post-Sale, Oct. 13-22, Auction #64)

Dear Editor or Journalist - Attached is a press release with accompanying images for the internet and catalog Auction #64, held Oct. 13-22 by American Bottle Auctions, based in Sacramento, Calif. In all, 250 rare and vintage bottles sold for [...]

2017-11-01T15:00:18-05:00November 1, 2017|Advice, Auction News, Editor's Picks, News|0 Comments

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | The FOHBC Banquet

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | The FOHBC Banquet Cocktail Hour | Lions Gate Hotel Patio, Friday, August 5th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm The FOHBC Banquet | Lions Gate Hotel Club Ballroom, Friday, August 5th, 6:30 [...]

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | Generals House VIP Reception

FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo | Generals House VIP Reception Generals House Reception | Lions Gate Hotel, Generals House, Thursday evening, August 4th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm There will be an American Bottle Auctions and Peachridge Glass [...]

Jeff Wichmann makes Major Contribution to Lexington National Raffle Pot

Great news! A $5 thousand dollar donation has been given to the FOHBC Lexington National Show to conduct a series of raffles during the show (both early admission and general admission*). The FOHBC thanks this well known west coast auctioneer [...]

2014-06-27T08:13:12-05:00June 27, 2014|Advice, Club News, National Show, News|0 Comments

Sulphide Marbles or Figural Marbles

[from Marbles Galore] Sulphides, or figure marbles, are large translucent marbles manufactured in Germany from the mid-19th century up until the 1930s. Usually 1 1/2″ or more in size, they always feature a figure encased in the center, which early collectors [...]

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