Monthly Archives: June 2011

eBay Scam Exposed!

You know, if Facebook helped in the overthrow of the corrupt regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, why can’t it help us expose a fraud on eBay. Thanks to some initial detective work by Michael George and some alert moves by … Continue reading

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Something Odd about the Seaworths on eBay!

Our friend MG, who is always on the hunt and lookout sent me an interesting email with the following links…Looks kind of funny…..Lots of Red Flags http://cgi.ebay.com/Gorgeous-11-Seaworth-Bitters-Co-Bottle-Cape-May-NJ-/160606091320?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2564de7838 http://www.antiquebottles.com/southeast/apr04 The 2004 and 2011 Pictures are the same. Hmmmmmmm…..

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Dr Grant’s Dandelion Bitters, New York.

Dr Grant’s Dandelion Bitters, New York. 20 June 2011 (R•020315) Just in from Down Under from Travis Dunn. This appears to be an unlisted bitters. Hi Ferdinand, We have a very interesting bottle coming up in the next auction in … Continue reading

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California Wine Depot and The A.M. Smith Flask Bottle

It is nice in these Dog Days of Summer, and it has been hot in Houston with another series of 100 degree days, to see that Jeff Wichmann can keep us fresh with new Bottle News. His Bottle of the … Continue reading

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New FOHBC Web Site now Online!!!

The following email was just sent to near 3,000 collectors. Houston we have Lift Off. Dear Antique Bottle and Glass Collectors and fellow FOHBC Members: The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is pleased to announce that our new web … Continue reading

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Peachridge Glass on Facebook!

A reminder that Peachridge Glass is on Facebook. Come and look. See what the bottle and glass community is talking about! Please visit and Like!

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FOHBC now on Facebook!

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is now on Facebook. Please visit and hit the Like button. I am trying to really expand this great social media source for collectors. Remember, you can post your own news on this … Continue reading

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North American Glass Commissioned to Disperse the Late Bill Dudley Collection

Just in from Greg Spurgeon at North American Glass: North American Glass has been commissioned to disperse the collection of the late Bill Dudley of Xenia, Ohio. Bill was an enthusiastic collector for many years, focusing on fruit jar items … Continue reading

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Surreal Loveridge’s!

Surreal Loveridge’s! 06 June 2014 [PRG] In from Jeff Burkhardt… I had just set-up at the Saratoga (Ballston Spa, N.Y.) show this past Saturday morning and walked into the adjoining show area to see what other dealers had put out. … Continue reading

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Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia

Old Home Bitters – Wheeling, West Virginia THE PRIDE OF VIRGINIA 05 June 2011 (R•052815) (R•082918) A question in from bitters bottle authority Bill Ham regarding the so-called semi-cabin Old Home Bitters from Wheeling, West Virginia. Top image of Old Home Bitters … Continue reading

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