Category Archives: Inks

Ink Bottles News and Information

Four Really Nice Inks featured in American Glass Gallery Auction 8

INKS continue to be in the news with some stunners in the latest American Glass Gallery Auction 8 which is now online. A few babies that really caught my attention are highlighted below. “J – & I – E – … Continue reading

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More on Harrison’s Columbian Inks

When it rains ‘ink’ it Pours! The Aprils (that is John April and Charles Aprill (2 l’s) have continued to dominate the airways with their phenomenal INK posts of late. It has really been hard for me to keep up … Continue reading

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Two simply stunning inks in drop dead colors..

Pink Master Ink and Cranberry-Puce, 12-sided Ink No big story here. Just wanted these three pictures of two gorgeous inks to sit on a page alone. Everything is right here, the photography, composition, lighting, subject matter and color. The pictures … Continue reading

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Small Inkwell Bottles Page

A stunning array of small inkwells has been posted on facebook over at Bottle Collectors of late. A stunning array of small inkwells has been posted on facebook over at Bottle Collectors of late. It is so exciting to see … 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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Umbrella Inks in the News

Umbrella Inkwells have been in the news lately with the announcement of the FOHBC Reno Expo 2012 shoot-out including Drakes Plantation Bitters, Circle Cutter Whiskies and Umbrella Inks. Read Further: Shoot-out Update – FOHBC Reno Expo 2012. There has also been some … Continue reading

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Island Alex – A Man With A Passion

[In from West Coast collectors Pam and Randy Selenak (Orange, California) who are having this 'to dream for' bottle vacation in Key West, Florida. Pam is also the FOHBC PR Director. Coincidentally, I am in LA now near where Pam and Randy … Continue reading

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Shoot-out Update – FOHBC Reno Expo 2012

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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Warm Sunshine and Glass Photographs from Mike Holzwarth

Nothing like some sun on glass to warm us up in February. Photos shared by Mike Holzwarth – Bottles he has dug over the years. This is a photo album that I will add to as Mike keeps adding pictures. Read … Continue reading

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

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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