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Hemingray Fruit Jars and Insulators – History Needs Your Help

Posted on 2 May 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

NATIONAL INSULATOR ASSOCIATION April 22, 2012 Dear Collector, How would you like to be a part of Hemingray history? After all, many of us love the fruit jars and other products produced by them for their history as well as for … 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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Jar Bling – Bruce Schank’s Display of Colorful Fruit Jars

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club presents the famous Fruit Jars Show and Sale

Posted on 30 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From the Findlay Antique Bottle Club Posting:  08 January 2012…It’s just a few days until the January Muncie event, with the infamous 3-days of room-hopping and the Saturday Get Together meeting at the Signature Inn Hotel, followed by the Sunday Fruit Jar & Bottle … Continue reading →

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Trade Mark Lightnings – You Think I Need This Color?

Posted on 10 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Randy Taylor (Chico, California) has this killer Trade Mark Lightning quart fruit jar that that I just have to have. He had it on his table again at the 49er Historical Bottle Club and Show this year in Auburn, California. Do … Continue reading →

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading →

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Old Paper Art – Mr Cachet

Posted on 27 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Marianne Dow over at the Findlay Bottle Club blog has been promoting this fellow making art with our bottles and bill-heads. I finally checked this guy out. His work is really good. Visit Old Paper Art MrCachet Helena, Montana, United … Continue reading →

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Jelly Jammers Cupboard – New Website

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Jelly Jammers have announced the introduction of their webpage at: www.jellyjammers.com The Jelly Jammers are a group of collectors that collect jelly related items and share information about jelly jars, preserves and jelly advertising. They also share by displaying … Continue reading →

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The Standard Fruit Jar Reference 2011- Long anticipated, now available

Posted on 24 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Greg Spurgeon… Dear Collector- The long-anticipated fruit jar reference volume: “THE STANDARD FRUIT JAR REFERENCE 2011” is now available. Representing several years of effort, this new 2011 version has been completely revised, updated, and expanded by Jerry McCann … Continue reading →

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Part 3 of the Bill Dudley collection of early Fruit Jars and Hemingray items

Posted on 22 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

In from Greg Spurgeon and North American Glass… Dear Collector- Our latest auction is now available for on-line preview. This auction includes Part 3 of the Bill Dudley collection of early fruit jars and Hemingray items. The auction will open … Continue reading →

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