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Advice to Bottle ad Glass Collectors

Large Willington Pickle Jar in a Teal Blue

Posted on 3 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

With cathedral pickles in the news recently, (Read: The Amber Willington Cathedral Pickle Jar) (Read: MAJOR Cathedral Pickle Collection News) (Read: Early Blown Glass Blue CATHEDRAL PICKLE BOTTLE closes on eBay) it was good timing for Dennis Rogers to send Peachridge Glass three … Continue reading →

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Bottle Shards in Window Jars – I like it!

Posted on 1 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Posted by Bill Bixby (Ellington, CT) over at Anitque-Bottles.net. “Here’s how I display some of my pieces, in large clear glass jars. They really look great in the windows!” [PRG] I like this. What a clever, simple idea! I put … Continue reading →

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MAJOR Cathedral Pickle Collection News

Posted on 1 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[PRG] I try to shy away from people selling things on this site but WOW, wait to you get of load of this!!! Hi Ferdinand, I am sending you some pictures of a collection that took my Mother, Father and … Continue reading →

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The GIV Eagle Masonic Historical Flask

Posted on 28 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Two nice pictures of a cobalt blue, Eagle Masonic historical flask were posted on facebook the other day by New Orleans, super collector Charles Aprill (2 l’s) that rocked the site prompting some high praise from all who viewed. This … Continue reading →

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Antique & collecting hobby is under attack!

Posted on 20 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[Incoming PRG email...can this really be true?...anybody know anything about this? This could be a real mess..our Liberty as bottle and glass dealers may be at stake] Dear Antique Faire shoppers, flea market enthusiasts and collectors everywhere, Assembly Bill 391 … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey S. Evans – Some Great Early American Glass Pieces

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I wanted to make sure everyone had Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates on their radar. I’ve been noticing some past and upcoming auctions with some fine glass pieces. Jeffrey was kind enough to send me pictures of some stand-out glass … Continue reading →

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Warren Brock Friedrich – FOHBC Reno Expo News

Posted on 2 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from Pam Selenak] It gives me great pleasure to announce that Warren Friedrich will be our guest speaker for the banquet at the FOHBC Reno Expo and will also be one of the two (2) 2012 FOHBC Hall of Fame … Continue reading →

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Shoot-out Update – FOHBC Reno Expo 2012

Posted on 28 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

28 July 2012 A major, Antique Bottle and Glass, judged shoot-out, will occur at the FOHBC Reno Expo 2012. The event will be sponsored by a major Auction House (Norman C. Heckler). This will be a landmark chance and great … Continue reading →

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The SAXE Collection – Glass International Auction 24

Posted on 7 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

When I was at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show this past weekend I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful fellow named John E De Caro (Medford, New Jersey) with Glass International. I was also able to see some of the … Continue reading →

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All Colors Insulator Gallery

Posted on 7 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Came across this rather well done chart of insulator colors. Make sure you follow the link to All Colors Insulator Gallery and click on each insulator. Notice how the color ‘PUCE’ is not used on this Insulator chart. Puce is … Continue reading →

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