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Lots of Bottles found in 200-year-old shipwreck discovered in northern Gulf of Mexico

This has been a fascinating story to follow. Please make SURE you watch the Video! Be patient as it takes a few moments to load. I am very much interested in where this ship was going, where it sank, what … Continue reading

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Seltzer delivery man practices bygone craft in New York City

Incoming email from Dave Maryo (Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club). I really enjoyed and was impressed with this story. Thanks Dave! Hi Ferd, Just saw a story on seltzer bottles on MSNBC. Thought you might like to see it. http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/11/11604855-seltzer-delivery-man-practices-bygone-craft-in-new-york-city?lite … Continue reading

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Both Blue Fish Together Again – at least online!

It is kind of a gray-blue rainy day here in Newport News, Virginia. What a nice time to post some blue fish bottles. Charles Aprill posted his blue fish last night on facebook. We talked three or so years ago … Continue reading

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The GIV Eagle Masonic Historical Flask

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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Dr. J. Boveedods Imperial Wine Bitters

From Civil War authority Jim Schmidt (Spring, Texas) (see Civil war Medicine (and Writing): was “mining” some 1861 Galveston papers this evening and came across some bitters ads… Wow, what was this New York Bitters doing in a Galveston, Texas … Continue reading

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The “Star of Baltimore”

You just have to love these umbrella style inks called the ‘Star of Baltimore” or ‘Baltimore Star“. Different from an Umbrella Ink in that the sides are concave and create the form of a star when viewed from the bottom. … Continue reading

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Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks

*Post amended 21 February 2012 with Dana Charlton-Zarro information and Dave Maryo image. * Post amended 09 April 2012 with additional Pitkin Ruins image of archway. Jeff Noordsy (visit Jeff and Holly Noordsy online) posted a beautiful picture of three … Continue reading

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FOHBC January | February 2012 Issue Now On Stands!

The latest issue of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) signature magazine Bottles and Extras is now available to members! This is a great magazine. In addition to other benefits, members of The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) will receive a full … Continue reading

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Jar Bling – Bruce Schank’s Display of Colorful Fruit Jars

Bruce Schank writes: “I also did a jar display at the Sunday Show appropriately titled “Jar Bling.” It was a Smash Hit with everyone and I came away with the Dealers Choice Award and Peoples Choice Ribbon. Many Thanks to all … Continue reading

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RENO EXPO 2012 Antique Bottle and Collectible Show – Ad Spread

RENO EXPO 2012 New advertising spread as seen in the latest January-February issue of Bottles and Extras for the great FOHBC Reno Expo this coming July. This is the big one! Get your contracts and information at the FOHBC web … Continue reading

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