Monthly Archives: August 2011

A Couple of Big Standouts in Heckler 93 Auction

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Downieville 2011

All…This is a FUN show….well worth the trip because of the nature, geography, people, history, food, wine and bottles! I had a BLAST last year! From Rick Simi at Western Bitters News: This years Downieville Bottle Show is slated for … Continue reading

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Tippecanoe Cabins – GVII-1 & GVII-2

Tippecanoe Cabins – GVII-1 & GVII-2 07 August 2011 Tom Doligale posted this info on Bottle Collectors today. Too important to not archive for the Virtual Museum project. The two specimens of the Tippecanoe cabin bottle are quite unique. They … Continue reading

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Killer Green Greeley’s Barrel found the Old Fashioned Way

Received this nice email from Missouri collector Tim Henson today…Looks like he found a good one! Hi Ferdinand, Love your site and it’s so refreshing to see with all the great quality glass you have been showing. Myself, like may … Continue reading

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2 XR Augusta and Charleston Square Bitters Spotted

2 XR Augusta and Charleston Square Bitters Spotted Dr. Tutt’s Golden Eagle Bitters & Old Carolina Bitters 06 August 2011 (R•030314 with Tutt’s Golden Eagle and Old Carolina Bitters Advertisements) (R•012915) My business trip to Augusta, Georgia this past week … Continue reading

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Bill & Bea Baab Visit in Augusta

I had the opportunity to have a nice visit with Bill and Bea Baab of Augusta, Georgia last evening. Bill is a bottle legend and was recently inducted into the FOHBC Hall of Fame. I have previously written about Bill (Read Bill … Continue reading

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EC&M from Dennis Eastley to Dennis Bray in Reno

Dennis Bray sent me this email and pictures of a great EC&M addition to his collection. That is Dennis Eastley and Dennis Bray in the picture above with the EC&M.  This occurred at the Reno Bottle Show a few weeks … Continue reading

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Dennis Bray’s EC&M Insulators

At the National Insulator Association (NIA) show last month in San Jose, a professional photographer took photos of all the show displays, including Dennis Bray’s EC&M Insulator display. Denny Bray has been kind enough to share some pictures below. The EC&M’s have … Continue reading

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Mike Newman Bottles – Upstairs Sodas

Mike Newman Bottles – Upstairs Sodas 04 August 2011 I am in Augusta, Georgia for three days of business and was able to sneak away yesterday evening to see the fantastic bottle collection of Mike Newman from Martinez, Georgia. This is an important collection … Continue reading

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Mike Newman Bottles – Upstairs Flasks

Mike Newman Bottles – Upstairs Flasks 04 August 2011 I am in Augusta, Georgia for three days of business and was able to sneak away yesterday evening to see the fantastic bottle collection of Mike Newman from Martinez, Georgia. This is an important collection … Continue reading

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