Category Archives: Technology

Stronger than Steel: the Evolution of Glass

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dave Maryo sent me this really informative video on glass. I design in glass when I am not collecting and realize the power and beauty of glass. It is amazing how far glass has come. Thanks Dave….I will also be … Continue reading →

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New FOHBC Web Site now Online!!!

Posted on 12 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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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FOHBC Virtual Museum Logo Proposal

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

FOHBC Virtual Museum Project

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The Shanghai Museum of Glass | SHMOG Opens

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

While researching state-side Glass Museums I came across information regarding the new Shanghai Museum of Glass SHMOG. All I can say is wow! As a designer who frequently works in glass, and a collector of historic and contemporary glass, this … Continue reading →

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Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour

Posted on 27 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The Vatican and Villanova University have teamed-up to produce a spectacular virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. I can’t help to wonder if this type of animation might be possible once the FOHBC Virtual Museum gets up and running. Click … Continue reading →

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Collecting Essentials – The Bottle Hunt

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Collecting Essentials – The Bottle Hunt by Ferdinand Meyer V *as reprinted from John Pastor’s April 2011 issue of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine. Please subscribe to this great magazine! Download or View PDF of Article I envy the bottle digger … Continue reading →

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