Category Archives: FOHBC News

FOHBC news and stories.

New bottle club in Wisconsin!

Posted on 12 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hello Ferdinand, In the frozen tundra up here in Wisconsin we are starting a NEW club. We tried for the better part of a two years to create value and bring in new members. We reached an all time high of … Continue reading →

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The Antique Bottle and Glass Facebook Sites

Posted on 6 January 2014 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Antique Bottle and Glass Facebook Sites 06 January 2014 I remember giving a talk at one of the FOHBC membership meetings at a national show a few years back on the new generation of bottle collectors and how they communicate. … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Board Members visit Lexington

Posted on 28 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC Board Members visit Lexington FOHBC board members plan for the 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky by Randee Kaiser On October 23rd, FOHBC Conventions Director Tom Phillips, 2nd Vice-President Jamie Houdeshell and National Show Co-chairs Sheldon Baugh … Continue reading →

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31st Annual Detroit Bottle Show & Sale on ebay

Posted on 27 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

31st Annual Detroit Bottle Show & Sale on ebay 27 October 2013 09 November 2013 (Saturday) Royal Oak, Michigan – Metropolitan Detroit Antique Bottle Club’s 31st Antique Bottle Show & Sale at the Royal Oak Elks Lodge #1523, 2401 E. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, Michigan, Saturday, … Continue reading →

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The Ginger Ale Page – Ken Previtali

Posted on 19 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The GINGER ALE Page Ken Previtali 19 October 2013 (R•102713) (R•110213) One of the neat things about Peachridge Glass is the opportunity and doors it opens to correspond with collectors. I am constantly receiving new material and updating posts which … Continue reading →

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They call him Mr. Bourbon…

Posted on 18 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

They call him Mr. Bourbon… 18 October 2013 I am pleased to announce that Michael R. Veach (Mr. Bourbon – pictured above) will be the keynote speaker at the FOHBC 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Keeping in mind … Continue reading →

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The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers

Posted on 17 October 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Wyatt Earp Northern Saloon and Tonopah, Nevada Layers 17 October 2013 (R•101913) As a design and image consultant, I have to admit that I enjoy putting together and designing the covers for the FOHBC Bottles and Extras each issue. … Continue reading →

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The devotion that so many of us feel toward the objects that we collect

Posted on 5 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Hello Ferdinand: My brother-in-law recently came for a visit and while here I showed him some of our more interesting sodas. Of course, I rattled on and gave him a brief dissertation. He later wrote this thoughtful email and I … Continue reading →

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Jerry’s Hippie Dippie Bottle

Posted on 3 August 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jerry’s “Hippie Dippie“ Bottle I was sitting at my table at the FOHBC Manchester National show and Dr. Charles Aprill alerted me to a real oddball striated flask somewhere far across the showroom floor, almost as far as San Francisco is … Continue reading →

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How to win a Stoddard Double Eagle Historical Flask

Posted on 31 July 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

How to Win a Stoddard Double Eagle Historical Flask What is was: There will also be a raffle for a quart sized, double eagle flask from Stoddard, New Hampshire to benefit the Virtual Museum. The show co-chairs (Michael George and … Continue reading →

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