Category Archives: Bottles and Extras

Island Alex – A Man With A Passion

Posted on 11 April 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[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

Posted on 28 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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Meet John Akers – A Collector and his Cartoons

Posted on 18 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I would like everyone to meet John Akers (pictured above) who is one extraordinary collector with a sense of humor. I really get a chuckle because John seems to know exactly which funny button to push for us passionate and sometimes crazy … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Bottles and Extras

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Here is a collage (below) I put together for the FOHBC web site last year. I think these covers are really cool. Bottles and Extras is a great magazine. Please become a member of the NEW FOHBC. We are growing rapidly. Many great things … Continue reading →

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