FOHBC Antique Bottle & Glass Collector | January – February 2023

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Coming next issue or down the road: What do you collect?

Reed & Carnrick New York Pharmacal Association

Pike’s Peak or Bust

A Clinton Physician Dr. Carl Gruber

Confessions of a Bottle Thief

Dr. Guysott’s Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla Update

Soda City’s Only Two Earliest Colored Sodas: H. Deming & Co. and C. C. Habenicht

Traveling the Capers Trail

History of the Baraboo Pottery Baraboo, Wisconsin

Catawba Wine Bitters

The Sprinkles of Whiskey: Distilling Their Story

Peter, Art & Mary

On the Witness Protection Program

Probst & Hilbs German Bitters Little Rock, Ark.

Orphan Jar with a Story

Henry Hogan: B.C.’s First Soda King and so much more!

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FOHBC Board of Directors

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bottles, glass and related collectible items. Our primary goal is educational as it relates to the history and manufacture of historical bottles and related artifacts.

Midwest Region Director: Henry Hecker, W298 S10655 Phantom Woods Road, Mukwonago, Wisconsin 53149, phone: 262.844.5751, email: phantomhah@gmail.com

Southern Region Director: Jake Smith, 29 Water Tank Drive, Talladega, Alabama 35160, phone: 256.267.0446, email: syl_bottleguy@yahoo.com

Western Region Director: Eric McGuire, 1732 Inverness Drive, Petaluma, California 94954, phone: 707.481.9145, email: etmcguire@comcast.net

Public Relations Director: Richard Kramerich, P.O. Box 241, Pensacola, Florida 32591, phone: 850.435.5425, email: shards@bellsouth.net

Conventions Director: Position Open

Historian: Craig Cassetta, 12 Marlin Court, Chico, California 95973, phone: 530.680.5226, email: craig.cassetta@gmail.com

President: Michael Seeliger, N8211 Smith Road, Brooklyn, Wisconsin 53521, phone: 608.575.2922, email: mwseeliger@gmail.com

First Vice-President: Jeff Wichmann, American Bottle Auctions, 915 28th Street, Sacramento, California 95816, phone: 800.806.7722, email: info@americanbottle.com

Second Vice-President: Position Open

Secretary: Alice Seeliger, N8211 Smith Road, Brooklyn, Wisconsin 53521, phone: 608.575.1128, email: aliceajscreative@gmail.com

Treasurer: James Berry, 200 Fort Plain Watershed Road, St. Johnsville, New York 13452, phone: 518.568.5683, email: jhberry10@yahoo.com

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Director-at-Large: Richard Siri, PO Box 3818, Santa Rosa, California 95402, phone: 707.542.6438, email: rtsiri@sbcglobal.net

Northeast Region Director: Charlie Martin Jr., 24 Follinsbee Lane, West Newbury, Massachusetts 01985, phone: 781.248.8620, email: cemartinjr@comcast.net

Membership Director: Elizabeth Meyer, FMG Design, Inc., 101 Crawford Street, Studio 1A, Houston, Texas 77002 phone: 713.504.0628, email: fohbcmembers@gmail.com

Merchandising Director: Position Open

FOHBC Virtual Museum

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Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors

President’s Message

Michael Seeliger President Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors

N8211 Smith Road, Brooklyn, Wisconsin 53521 608.575.2922 mwseeliger@gmail.com

We are off into the 2022-23 FOHBC year with a bang. The Reno 2022 National Antique Bottle Convention was spectac ular and proved to be just what collectors had been waiting for. This issue of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector covers the show beautifully and, in case you were unable to attend, highlights just what you missed.

This September there were shows galore and October’s schedule ensures it will be a great month also. The bottle-collecting hobby is getting back on track after Covid wreaked havoc on everyone. From what I am seeing, there is a lot of enthusiasm! Make sure you read our expanded Regional News on page 9.

The Reno Convention was well-attended, and the displays were fantastic. The S.S. Central America exhibit brought in a lot of non-bottle collectors so we had a lot of “new” people milling about the show asking about the hobby. Richard Siri and his team did a fantastic job of organizing the show and Gina Pellegrini-Ott, our photographer, captured many wonderful moments throughout the weekend which you will see in this issue. There are many people to thank for the success of the show so take special note of those who are listed throughout the special Reno 2022 section. It almost goes without saying but, once again, Ferd Meyer unselfishly do nated countless hours to the design and planning of every poster, ad, souvenir program; (sold out all ad space) and event coordina tion. I thank each and every one of you who helped in any way.

I am pleased to say we had a very good response to my request for volunteers and we have been able to get things moving on several fronts. We always welcome more help, input and ideas. We have set up a bylaws review committee chaired by Steve Jackson to look over our bylaws and suggest changes to get them to better re flect the needs of our hobby today. We also have a few new board members and we welcome Craig Cassetta, Charlie Martin Jr., and Richard Kramerich. You can read their bios on FOHBC.org, Meet Your Officers.

Getting the word out on the value of being a member of the FOHBC is still my main goal. I truly do not believe that our gener al membership knows everything FOHBC has to offer. Have you seen and navigated the Auction Price Report? I have found it to be a wealth of information on the value of some of the bottles I collect. Another benefit of membership is the Virtual Museum. The Board had originally decided to charge for admission but we realized what a value it was to FOHBC members. Charging admis sion would limit the number of people who would view this vast

collection—it needs to be available to all in our hobby. The Vir tual Museum is supported completely through donations specified for the Museum. There is an ongoing contributions campaign and there are unbelievable things in the works which you won’t want to miss. See Virtual Museum News on pages 10 & 11.

The Federation website is being added to continuously—back is sues and articles from Bottles and Extras and The Pontil are al ready there for your perusal. Back issues of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector are added weekly. A handy search engine locates infor mation you may want on various topics. Search through it, you will be amazed at what you’ll find. There are links to other bottle sites, books, and research sources. Although some of the links are outdated (we’re working on that), many are still valid. The website is undergoing a software upgrade which will also streamline nav igation. If you have expertise in writing posts for our website, we could put that to good use.

How do we reach the thousands of bottle collectors who attend bottle shows but are not members of FOHBC? I’d like to see a video of the benefits of Federation membership provided to shows around the country which would demonstrate how to navigate our three websites, FOHBC.org, Virtual Museum and Auction Price Report and explain all that FOHBC has to offer. We received a good number of new members through the magazines merger and new members are joining daily, such that we have not seen in many years. We need to show all these new members just what they re ceived with their memberships. This project is being spearheaded by our new Public Relations Director, Richard Kramerich, with the goal of increasing the Federation’s presence at shows. Offer to help if you can.

I continue to champion the idea that “every bottle has a story” and welcome photos and memories of past collecting, bottle club activities, and group photos. At this time I’m just in the gathering stage, but it will all come together in a way we can all enjoy. I have great enthusiasm for the future of FOHBC…with every new board member, we get new, innovative ideas. Offer to give them a hand and we’ll get these initiatives going...and keep the ideas coming.

I plan to attend several upcoming shows. Please introduce yourself and feel free to bend my ear about topics of concern and interest to you and how we can add to our member benefits and advance this wonderful hobby.

Not to wish the days away, but I can hardly wait for Houston 2024! Exclusive access to a world-class museum and museum district, up close and personal viewing of spectacular private collections, another great bottle show and sale, and a celebration of FOHBC and its members. Of course, there are a “few” things to do to make that happen, so let’s kick it in to gear!

See pages 22 & 23 for our announcement spread.

Shards of Wisdom

“Heard it Through the Grapevine”

Memories of a good man, by George!

By Ralph and Janet Finch

We met Minden, Nevada’s George and Edna Mross in Amsterdam, while on one of Jim Hagenbuch’s overseas antiques trips, about April of 2011. And as we did on many of the trips we enjoyed, we came back with more than just cold glass: A warm and lasting friendship. Jim’s trips always consisted of bottle collectors as well as antiques collectors, of which George was both.

George collected pristine bottles, and always said, color was king. The following year, we went with Edna and George to one of Jim’s trips to Alan Blakeman’s Summer National bottle shows in Else car, England. After Elsecar, the whole group moved on to Dover, and over to France. We toured antique shops and visited historic sites, like Mont Saint Michel and Normandy. Back in the States, George and Edna came to our home—where they became smitten by the mitten (that’s a Michigan joke)—and the four of us toured Greenfield Village to sample the great glass there.

Next, we flew to the 2013 FOHBC National show in Manches ter, New Hampshire, then took a week through New England and through Maine. Later, in return, we went west to visit George and Edna and partake of the 2012 national show in Reno. Our last trip with them was to Alaska in 2017, where we traveled via a cruise ship, a train, a plane, a bus—everything but an optional dog sled.

When we were at their home, George showed off his cooking skills, when we enjoyed a very fancy Beef Bourguignon dinner—it took George four days to prepare! George was a teacher of English and enjoyed good writing. (Despite that, he said he enjoyed my articles.) And he liked the history of glass, the diversity in glass: He had a few whiskey pigs, a few colognes, flasks, bitters. George even bought several target balls from American Glass Gallery’s auction of my target ball collection. George said he wanted re minders of our friendship.

George liked diversity in life—in good food, good travels, good bottles and good friendships. All of these things he could connect and enjoy through his bottle collecting. He, in turn, represented what is good about being a collector.

George died on July 20, at the age of 87, surrounded by his family, and well remembered and respected by his many friends.

Information About ACL Soda Bottles

By Mike Dickman

Although there are good reference books about national soda brands like Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew and others, the most use ful book about the vast range of local mom-and-pop ACL soda bottles is Collecting Applied Color Label Soda Bottles by Rick

Sweeney, published by the PSBCA. It has nice color photos of hundreds of ACL sodas and information about sizes, dates and cit ies where bottled, as well as prices realized from 1993-2001 and a rarity scale. Unfortunately, the last edition (3d) was published in 2002 and the prices of many bottles, and in some instances their rarity, are sorely out of date. The books appear for sale on eBay from time to time.

There are also some very good online resources. “Weide’s Soda Page” by Chris and Catherine Weide (ca-yd.com) has photos of thousands of ACL sodas from their massive, 50+ year collection along with detailed information about each bottle, all listed alpha betically in an easy-to-use format.

Another outstanding resource is VintageSodaCollector.com by FOHBC member Tom Pettit, which has photos of groups of ACLs from Tom’s collection (Sports, Ladies, Native Americans, etc.) along with interesting articles about cleaning bottles and specif ic topics such as the Royal Palm Beverages of Florida and Afri can-American soda bottlers.

Finally, the newly reconstituted Painted Soda Bottle Collectors Association has created a nice site for members which is a work in progress, with photos of many ACL soda bottles and interesting features such as “Top Shelf” which lists and comments upon cur rent eBay sales of ACL sodas that exceed $100.

Kent G.II-6 Blown Three Mold Bowl

By Paul Kirk

Many collectors dream of discovering a pristine piece of historic American glassware. Glass is inherently fragile, and its survival rate is perhaps lower than that of other antiques. What one gen eration treasures might not be valued by subsequent generations, and items often end up neglected and unappreciated. It is interest ing to muse where the antique glassware we collect and love has been prior to our acquisition of it. Were the items valued and trea sured as much as we value and treasure them today, or were they neglected in the backs of dark, dusty cupboards? Leaving items untouched in the back of cupboards for generations often protects them from use and breakage, but all it takes is one unfortunate mishap, and a historic item can be lost forever. Considering the latter, it is almost a miracle that fragile, 200-year-old American glassware has survived. For it to survive in as perfect condition as possible for its age is truly remarkable. The Kent G.II-6 bowl that Norman C. Heckler & Company will be featuring at auction is such an example of an extremely rare and remarkable piece of early American glassware.

Kent, Ohio is the largest city in Portage County and was settled as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in 1805. It encompasses areas known early on as Carthage and Franklin Mills. The area

Shards of Wisdom

“Heard it Through the Grapevine”

drew settlers because of its location along the Cuyahoga River which was ideal for water-powered mills. During the mid-nine teenth century, Franklin Mills was noted for its involvement with the Underground Railroad. In 1864, Franklin Mills was renamed Kent in honor of Marvin Kent who was responsible for bringing the railroad through the town in 1863. This played a major role in the development of the village. Kent was incorporated as a village in 1867 and became a city after the issuance of the 1920 Census. Kent is now best known as a small college town. It is the home of the main campus of Kent State University which was founded in 1910.

Glass factories were established in Kent, Ohio in the early 19th century. In their book, American Glass, George S. and Helen McKearin make mention of a glass house called Park, Edmunds & Parks. They refer to the pattern on the Kent bowl as G.II-6 and attribute it to that specific glass house due to excavations done at the site. G.II-6, as described by the McKearins, is a “band of ver tical ribbing between bands of diamond diapering and at the top a band of gadrooning.”

The classification “blown three mold” was coined in the 1920s when the glass, then approximately a century old, was being no ticed by collectors. In August 1924, The Magazine Antiques pub lished an article by Helen McKearin which was apparently the first that dealt exclusively with this type of glass. At that time, “Three Mold” was the name used by collectors. The addition of the word “blown” came from discussion and agreement between Homer Eaton Keyes and Helen McKearin. In December 1929, she wrote another article for The Magazine Antiques titled “Fiction of Three-mold Glass.” Though collectors fully understood that “Three Mold” referred to the glass being discussed, McKearin and

Keyes felt that adding the word “blown” to the name would eliminate any confusion with collectors between it and pressed glass made in three-part molds. To this day, due to the association with this early glass, many collectors feel that all pressed glass made in three-part molds is “early,” but the number of mold marks on pressed glass has more to do with the design itself rather than its age.

Blown Three Mold glass was made in full-size metal molds, and the period of its production began about 1820. The designs were modeled after much more costly im ported English and Irish cut glass. Two-part and four-part molds were also used, but the vast majority of molds were three parts, and though full-sized molds were used, hand tooling was utilized for many items. The McKearins aptly describe the visual impact of three mold blown glass in an eloquent manner: “Blown Three mold pieces typically show softened forms and angles and an un even fidelity to the mold. However, the way in which the con cavo-convex surfaces refract the light increases the effect of dif fuseness and largely accounts for the typical brilliance, popularly called ‘liquid brilliance.’”

The McKearins mention that bowls, usually flared, in the G.II-6 pattern are mostly found in light green, but more straight-sided ones are known in what they refer to as “olive-yellow.” The Heck ler G.II-6 Kent bowl might be described as “olive-yellow,” but other early glass aficionados have referred to the color as “citron.” Color can be quite a subjective thing. I have had the pleasure of handling the Heckler bowl, and the color in natural light certainly could be called citron. In addition to its vivid color and “liquid brilliance,” the form is very appealing.

The Kent G.II-6 bowl, auctioned by Heckler, was found in By ler’s Flea Market, which was located in Hartville, Ohio, in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Byler’s Flea Market was part of the old Hartville flea market complex. It is amazing that the bowl was discovered approximately fifteen miles due south of where it was made nearly two centuries prior. The seller had various items from his aunt’s home on his table and was set up in a parking lot about twenty feet away from the entrance of an antiques mall. The bowl was priced $5.

This bowl was offered at HecklerAuction.com, Auction #210, August 17-31, 2022.

FOHBC News

From & For Our Members

A Hot Sale on eBay

Ron Pevahouse of Memphis sent this letter in response to the February AB&GC magazine and commented on what we rarely see at bottle shows. Ron wrote to Ralph Finch: “The arti cles that you do in the bottle magazine are great. I always look for ward to reading them. You have a great way with words. I saw your letter on (rarely seeing) a fire grenade. A few years ago I bought a fire grenade at an estate sale that was a blue one, and from, I think, Central or South America. I sold it on eBay for $450. I think I paid a dollar for it.” Ron also added, “I was in a mall in Little Rock a few years ago and found a pontil Robacks barrel bitters for $4.50. The great part was when I went to pay for it, the lady said, oh, that booth has 20 percent off so..., I got it for about $3.50. It is mint.

Ralph Finch, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Today’s Find

This jar is something that I’ve never seen before, let alone have had in my hands to examine. It’s a free-blown, almost half-gallon utility-style jar that looks like ones made in the early 1800s. The interesting part is the closure which is a waxed cork or wooden plug that possibly was cloth covered. The jar top was covered with a large amount of wax, not to seal the jar but to accept a stamp with a lot of company information. If I extend the abbreviations the information reads like this. “SUN GROCery ESTablished, MAR 7, 1832, PHILADA.” around a large sun logo in the middle of the top. Any thoughts?

Jeff Vanaman, Clayton, New Jersey

Moore Jar Closures

I enjoyed the Ralph Finch Fislerville jar article in the last issue. The Wilson version probably originally came with a squared clamp which was the early design on the earliest John M. Moore jars.

This example pictured shows the clamp. I don’t have any pictures of my Wilson patent jar with the square clamp. Mine came with the rounded clamp which I haven’t been able to replace. This informa tion is an assumption on my part. I just assumed the oldest Moore jar would have had the earliest design on the closure.

Jeff Vanaman, Clayton, New Jersey

Cover of the Rolling Stone

When we told Brian Bingham that he made the “Cover of the Rolling Stone” (our cover this issue), he re plied...Thank you. It would be an honor to work together on an upcom ing article. I use MS Word. You prob ably hate that, but it is all I have. I am currently at 4,148 words and 21 pages including pictures, timelines and attachments.” This sounds like a book, we thought.

Brian added that he had a couple of loose ends to investigate and said he would send a draft by the end of the week. “Does that work for you? Do we have a list of druggists to work from or is that the first task? Just some fun stuff about me. I’m used to making the front cover just not necessarily for the right reasons. See attached. I do all periods of re-enacting. That is me in my full Revolutionary War uniform firing my flint lock musket off the mid-deck of the USS Midway on the 4th of July. There were about 1,200 people on the deck below. As you can clearly see, I put in a little extra powder and scared the hell out of everybody.”

Brian Bingham, Oceanside, California

Antique Bottle & Glass Collector

FOHBC News

From & For Our Members

Some early Houston soda bottles

Ferdinand, I recently added some early Houston soda bottles (see below) to my collection including the two S. Priester variations from Houston (to go with my E. Priester soda I dug several years ago). Simon & Emil Priester came to Texas from Germany in 1852 on the “Creole” when they were still in their teens and Simon opened a bakery in Houston shortly thereafter. Emil moved to New Jersey and fought in the Civil War on the Union side under the alias Edward Preston, then moved back to Houston after the war and worked at his brother’s bakery. Emil subsequently moved to Richmond sometime between 1877 and 1880 and opened a bakery there. Just wanted to share! Best Regards, Brandon DeWolfe, P.E., Houston, Texas

[Susan] Hi Ferdinand, thanks for the reply! Sad to hear there was less enthusiasm for the contests. I have no problem with the re-publication but that is IPBA’s publication chair’s call. Don Or ban is the man! We members are very proud of our magazine, and it’s been taken to a higher level these last few years under Don’s guidance and Jon’s artful hand. I continue to check in on your website, fabulous job. Wishing you continued success. Cheers.

That L & W Jar! [just placed in the Virtual Museum]

Ferdinand, nice green specimen, that “L & W” jar! But did you ever wonder where the word “ampersand” originated? Tradition ally, when reciting the alphabet in English-speaking schools, any letter that could also be used as a word in itself (“A”, “I”, and, “O”) was repeated with the Latin expression per se (‘by itself’), as in “A per se A.” It was also common practice to add the & sign at the end of the alphabet as if it was the 27th letter, pronounced as the Latin et or later in English as and. As a result, the recitation of the alphabet would end in “X, Y, Z, and per se and.” This last phrase was routinely slurred to “ampersand” and the term had en tered common English usage by 1837. A fun fact!

Bruce Shephard, Tampa, Florida

Came Across this Young Man

Came across this young man named Declan O’Connell while scouting out a digging site in Pacifica, California. He was super happy to find his first bottle. We need more collectors like this to strengthen the hobby.

John O’Neill, Belmont, California

Doug Leybourne Retiring

FOHBC 2022 Club Awards

Hi Ferdinand, Don’t know that you will remember me but we com municated while I was on the Board for the International Perfume Bottle Association. Question, were there writing awards this year?

Been a winner myself a number of times, and I know for several years the contest was canceled due to Covid. I know IPBA ran an ad in this year’s convention program but I can’t get a bead on those contests? Thanks

Susan Arthur, IPBA

[FM5] Susan, nice to hear from you. We tried our best to have awards, but, to our dismay, only a handful were submitted this year. As usual, your club’s articles were great. We are trying to figure out what to do as the dust has not yet settled from our recent convention. Would it be OK to reprint some of your submitted articles in our magazine as we have done before?

To my friends in the fruit jar hobby. It is time for me to retire and devote my time to the many other things I enjoy. As of today, I will no lon ger be authoring the Red Book. Red Book 12 will, therefore, be the last edition. It has been my privilege to be involved in the hobby in such a special way over the past many years. I am not retiring completely and will continue to be involved as a collector. My best to you all!

Douglas Leybourne, North Muskegon, Michigan

FOHBC News

From & For Our Members

Welcome Back Kotter Conner

As with all FOHBC online membership applications, you have to fill out the form when you join or renew. We thought we would share the application from Conner Rush from Ridgewood, New York.

How did you hear about the FOHBC? I collected and dug pretty actively around ten years ago when I was a kid. I was featured in an article in AB&GC etc. and was an FOHBC member then. I took a long break, but now I’ve found my way back to the hobby and am eager to support it in every way possible!

Collecting interests: Mainly local (Essex County, NJ) bottles and salt-glazed stoneware, but I have started picking up “whatever I like” lately, and we’ll see where that path leads!

Additional comments: When I started in 2010 at age 15, I was an active antique-bottles.net forum member, and only started into the local NJ club show circuit after a chance meeting with a local collector. I think many younger and newer collectors don’t enter the FOHBC “offline collectors” fold these days because they get all they need on Facebook and Reddit etc. etc. and maybe haven’t even heard of the FOHBC. That worries me as a problem for the hobby long term. I’m interested to find ways to bridge that gap. There’s hundreds or maybe thousands of collectors in these online communities right now who I’m sure could meaningfully benefit from the FOHBC and participate in return if they only knew what it offers. I’m sure this is on your mind heavily as well but as I’m 27 now I want to make sure as best I can that there will still be people who care about this stuff in another 50 years and the best way I think is to hook people in now and build a stronger FOHBC for years to come.

New Book from Andy Rapoza

Dear Friends, This note is to let you know that I have finally com pleted my book! It took over 35 years of research and writing, sandwiched in between my primary responsibilities with family, career, church callings, etc. It’s hard to believe that I’ve finally crossed the finish line, but I am admittedly proud of the result. I hope you will enjoy it.

The book is titled, PROMISING CURES: The Pursuit of Health in a 19th Century New England Community: Lynn, Massachusetts. It is a history of endurance through sickness, accidents, science, and quackery. It is over 1,400 pages of text and full-color illustrations, supported by nearly 7,000 footnotes, all of which made breaking it down into four volumes essential.

It has always been a labor of love and I have never undertaken the effort as a profit-making proposition; my satisfaction will be in contributing to people’s understanding and appreciation of what our progenitors went through to survive and enjoy their lives. I

have therefore passed on the opportunity to add any royalty to the cost of the book; all of the payment goes to the publisher.

I have a two-pronged publication effort in place:

FREE ONLINE ACCESS: I plan to have the four-volume book offered on a public, free-access website. I am hoping it will be ready for viewing on such a website by November of this year. I will send out an update when the website can be announced.

HARDCOVER & PAPERBACK: I have also submitted the vol umes to amazon.com and they are now listed there for sale in hard cover and paperback editions. While waiting for the free-access website, please enjoy taking a peak at the covers and enjoy reading the first several pages of each volume on amazon.com by changing their search field from “All” to “Books,” then putting “Promising Cures, Rapoza” in the search field.

I hope you, your family, and friends will enjoy reading parts or all of the book, or simply looking at the colorful pictures! I recom mend you read the four-page Preface to truly understand what this book is all about. If you do take a look, I would love it if you would drop me a note; the honor of your response would add greatly to my personal celebration that I finally did it—I became an author! As always, thanks for your interest, support, and friendship over the years. I hope you’ll get a chance to take a look and enjoy what you read! Very best wishes.

Andy Rapoza, Conroe, Texas

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Northeast Region [Charlie Martin Jr., Director]

Our area is a busy “bottle club” region with many great bottle clubs. I trust that as the new NE Region Director, club presidents and show chairmen will connect with me to ensure that the change in reporting “club happenings” will not skip a beat.

Tony Townsend from the Richmond Area Bottle Collectors Assoc. reported that the club’s annual Cookout/Picnic/Bottle Auction was quite popular with all in attendance. The successful day generated additional funds from a raffle and an auction that will benefit the RABCA. Congratulations to all club volunteers that helped make the event so much fun for those in attendance.

Mike Stephano of the Hudson Valley Bottle Club reports that their 35th Annual Mid Hudson Show and Sale was successful. The weather could not have been any better for the August 21st date in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dealers, browsers, and shoppers alike were pleased with the event’s results and came from as far away as South Carolina to attend the show.

Bill Rose, president of the Little Rhody Bottle Club, reported on the club’s Summer Swap Meet held Saturday, September 3, at Leonard’s Antiques, in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The following is a summarized version of his comments. “Buy, sell, trade, that’s what it was all about for the Club’s second outdoor Swap Meet. Club members from RI, MA, CT, NH and VT participated.” One dealer even traveled from as far away as NY to set up at the meet. This Swap Meet is somewhat unique in that at these Spring/Sum mer outdoor events, dealers bring their own tables, there is no cost to set up, there is free admission for bottle enthusiasts, and you keep what you make and participate in some good old Yankee bartering for bottles. Twenty dealers set up thirty tables. The site was bustling with activity from 8 am to 1 pm.”

September 18 was a busy day for two area bottle clubs. The Mer rimack Valley Antique Bottle Club held its 47th Annual Show and Sale at the Westford Regency Conference Center. Early buyers were plentiful again this year, with 25 bottle collectors paying a premium of $20 for early admittance one hour before opening to the general public. One hundred fifty individual bottle collectors paid for admission. Show chairman Kevin Cantrell reported that 41 dealers set up 60 tables. Dealers were pleased with the foot traffic, and business at the tables was brisk. Next year’s show may be held in a new venue, as the Westford Regency has become quite expensive as a host site. The MVABC anticipates that the new lo cation will offer as great a venue with the possibility of extra space for outdoor dealer tables.

Also, that same weekend, Sunday, September 18th, the Greater Buffalo Bottle Collectors Association held its Annual Show and Sale in Depew, NY. Show chairman, Joe Guerra, reports that the 23rd Annual Show hosted 36 dealers who set up 57 tables. Joe re ports that a line of customers formed while set up was in process.

At the 9 am opening, a steady stream of attendees kept the dealers busy throughout the day. In all, 145 paid for admission. Club mem bers attended free of charge. The nice weather of the mid-Septem ber day added to the show’s great atmosphere.

By the time you read this article, the Coventry Antique Bottle Club will have held its 50th Annual Bottle and Glass Show. Congratu lations on reaching such a significant milestone! Not many bottle clubs have been as fortunate. Kudos to all in the club who have worked tirelessly to achieve this historic moment. Hopefully, the show chair will provide a follow-up report on the event’s success.

Toby Dean of the Finger Lakes Bottle Collectors Association re ports that their club has joined forces with the Central New York Living History Center to host a Bottle Show/Flea Market. Their first effort back in July was a big success. A second show/sale is scheduled for October 2022. “The club feels that the flea market format is the best choice going forward, and (they) do not antici pate having another bottle show again. Such are the times, but the main thing is that (they) continue to meet and socialize and make new friends and learn all sorts of interesting data about history through the objects (they) collect.”

If you are traveling this Fall in the Northeast to be a “leaf peeper,” be sure to allow a little bit of extra time to visit the National Bot tle Museum in Ballston Spa, New York. Over the past 40+ years, the museum has grown and expanded its collection and showroom space. The museum is our hobby’s showcase to the world of an tique bottle collecting. Most volunteer staff are currently working on a new permanent exhibit featuring Mt. Pleasant Glass Works. The exhibit should be ready soon.

The Saratoga Bottle Show hosted by the National Bottle Museum sponsored a successful 42nd Annual Bottle Show this past June. My wife, Jane, and I were at that bottle show and had a terrific day browsing, buying, and chatting with dealers and friends from all over the Northeast region. Show organizers report that the at tendance was down from previous years, but with the price of gas and the ever-present threat of Covid 19, the numbers of dealers and attendees was quite respectable. A great day was had by all in attendance.

No less than 10 Northeast region bottle club show and sale events are scheduled for the Northeast region throughout the Fall. See the show listings in the back part of the magazine and online at FOHBC.org. It is my hope that show chairpersons will forward a summary of the show results to me. Thus, I anticipate show reports will be recapped in future columns.

When sending photos for inclusion in post-show write-ups, iden tify the individuals in the images. Also, it would be best if you made the individuals aware that you have sent the photos in for publication for either American Bottle & Glass Collector or for

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posting on the FOHBC’s website. Publicity is a critical component for getting the word out to the bottle-collecting community and the general public.

Midwest Region [Henry Hecker, Director]

I am familiarizing myself with the duties of a regional director and will be reaching out to the various clubs in my region for more comprehensive reports in the future. The Ohio Bottle Club has al ready reached out to me, and I have attended one of their Zoom meetings. I have been a charter member of the Milwaukee Antique Bottle and Advertising Club since 1972 and have frequented many Midwest shows over the years. I have attended several Federation national shows over the years, including the 1976 Bi-Centenni al show—what a blowout that was—my indoctrination to the big leagues!

In May, the Milwaukee club received an honor from the Milwau kee County Historical Society at a banquet at the five-star Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. The award was for the club’s fifty years of service to the community, promoting the history of the brewers, bottlers, merchants, druggists, etc., that have left us these wonder ful artifacts. We have educated the public at large with our annual shows and informative website: milwaukeebottleclub.org.

We lost one of the great enthusiasts in our hobby and a Milwau kee Bottle Club charter member. In August, Lee Bernard passed away in his sleep at home with his wife Roxanne nearby. Lee and Roxanne made their home in Jackson, Wisconsin, with acres of beautiful gardens. Lee collected fruit jars and bottles for over fifty years and started many of our local collectors in the hobby with his passion for digging, flea marketing, and mucking in lakes and riv ers. Lee and Roxanne have been great antique pickers and dealers over the years, and many of us have pieces on our shelves courtesy of their diligent searches. For many years, Lee has faithfully sup ported the club shows, coordinating the displays. He handled the display awards for some shows as well. Unfortunately, in the last few years, he could not make the meetings because he did not want to drive at night. These last couple of years have been tough on him as his cancer finally wore him down. He maintained a positive attitude these last few months but was realistic of his chances as the chemo became more than he could bear. I am sure he is catch ing up with collectors who have left us. In Heaven, it is rumored, all the digs are sandy loam, everything is colored and pontiled, and there are no broken “criers.” He may be pulling out an amber Millville jar right now!

Southern Region [Jake Smith, Director]

It is unfortunate that the Southern region has not reported any news to me since the last issue. The good news is that we have some shows that will occur from October to December. I hope to get an update or report from show chairs and collectors by next issue. Please email or Facebook message me any updates and re

ports. I am happy to hear from y’all. Also, if you need anything, please feel free to contact me. Hope to see y’all soon at upcoming shows. Thanks!

Western Region [Eric McGuire, Director]

September 17 was a busy day for bottle shows in the West. Both the Los Angeles club and Northwest club in Santa Rosa had shows that weekend, as well as the show in Aurora, Oregon. Show atten dance for all reflected the dispersal of collectors, but I didn’t hear anyone complain. Even though the distance between Aurora and Los Angeles is nearly a thousand miles, with Santa Rosa about in the middle, many collectors picked their choice and went. Our president has declared the Covid epidemic is over, but it is still having an effect on attendance.

For those interested in trademark records, I recently posted a list ing of 19th century registrations for the State of Oregon. It can be found on the Western Bottle Blog, westernbitters.com, and lists the trademarks associated with bottle products.

VIRTUAL MUSEUM NEWS

The Virtual Museum was a big hit at the Reno Convention. Alan DeMaison shipped his equipment to me (Richard Siri) and took the Amtrak train to Reno, as he doesn’t fly. If the Lord wanted people to fly, he would have given us wings; at least, that’s Alan’s take on it. But riding a train is a nice way to travel if you have the time as it gives you a better look at our country. We had Alan set up right at the entrance to the show. There was lots of interest in what he was doing, and many members wanted their bottle imaged. The general public also took an interest in what he was doing. It’s great to have Alan set up at shows; it lets people see the effort that starts a bottle’s journey into the museum.

Alan had asked me if I knew someone he could share a room with at the convention, and I set him up with John Burton from Santa Rosa. John has authored several books on local bottles and does his own imaging. John told Alan he uses a background removal program which works very well. Alan tried it and said it was a real game changer for him. How’s that for timing?

The FOHBC Virtual Museum (VM) had its annual virtual meeting on September 9 and 16 in two, one-hour webinar sessions. This was an “all hands on deck meeting” with our full Virtual Museum team. On hand were the FOHBC president Michael Seeliger, Vir tual Museum founders, Alan DeMaison, Ferdinand Meyer V, and Richard T. Siri, our imagers, researchers and technicians; Brian Bingham, Bob Jochums, Richard Kramerich, Gina Pellegrini-Ott, Miguel Ruiz, Bruce Shephard, and Doug Simms. Absent were im aging assistants Terry Crislip, Chip Cable, and Ron Hands as well as West coast imager Eric McGuire.

We will use this space to report the topics covered and directions

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VIRTUAL MUSEUM NEWS

By Richard T. Siri, Santa Rosa, California

we are headed. The formal notes can be found at FOHBC News on the FOHBC.org home page.

1. Ferdinand Meyer V (FM5) gave a high-level overview of VM progress since we soft opened on 01 January 2020.

2. Alan DeMaison (VM treasurer) gave an overview of cash on hand, fund raising, expenses etc. Alan also provided the annu al financial report that was given to the FOHBC treasurer (Jim Berry) and board as he did at the recent Reno 22 board meet ing. Alan also sends bank statements monthly to Jim Berry.

3. Alan DeMaison reviewed fundraising to date which is $85,510. Available funds are $29,147. See VM figural barrel advertisement on page 69 this issue. All donors are thanked with a letter and posted on the VM Donor Wall by Miguel.

4. FM5 reviewed the museum and gallery architecture and floor plans. The new Cures Gallery location, and planned Soda Pop, Beers & Ales, and Perfume, Scent & Cologne Galleries were reviewed and are ready to populate. Discussion ensued to plan a Druggist Bottle Gallery. Brian Bingham to head up.

5. FM5 reviewed the master VM Google-Docs spreadsheet that lists all Galleries and the status (planned, imaged, in progress or done) of each bottle or glass specimen (1,235 lines). Mi guel suggested tertiary back-up.

6. FM5 gave a VM marketing and public relations overview. We will resurrect VM newsletter email blasts. Examples from earlier this year were reviewed. VIP and social media posts were discussed. We want to add relevant glass museums and historical societies to the list.

7. Grant examples were reviewed. The VM team needs to learn how best to apply for grants. High priority.

8. Sponsorship from corporate entities discussed like Coca-Cola for Soda Pop Gallery, Walgreen’s for Medicine Gallery, Mill er for Beer & Ales Gallery, Jack Daniels for Spirits Gallery, etc. Make contact in 2023.

9. Alan DeMaison gave an overview of Reno 2022 VM imaging. 90 new VM specimens were imaged that were either walk-up or pre-planned. The layout page in the Nov–Dec AB&GC was reviewed.

10. Miguel Ruiz gave an overview of VM mechanics such as maintenance, new gallery coding, spin technology, security, etc. Overview of split URLs (Uniform Resource Locator) was discussed as problematic. Miguel and Doug Simms will set up separate one-on-one webinar and report back on these topics and more.

11. Planned VM 3D experience was discussed. The J. Paul Getty Museum was reviewed as an example. We would have to build the museum in 3D using architectural software. Two to three year development window was noted and a broad $100,000

The FOHBC Virtual Museum has been established to display, inform, educate, and enhance the enjoyment of historical bottle and glass collecting by providing an online virtual museum experience for significant historical bottles and other items related to early glass.

budget was noted. This is where grant money would come into play.

12. Alan DeMaison gave a Midwest imaging studio report for the balance of 2022 and 2023. Alan will finish Midwest Soda Gallery work with Doug Shutler and Dennis Huey. A Houston trip is planned for more Bitters from the Meyer collection. The Meyer Lightning Rod Balls to be imaged. Hope to visit HMNS to image Fuss collection. Southeast trip to image balance of Jochums and Shephard Cures. Work with Tom Pettit to image his Soda Pop bottles. Alan is also planning another New England trip, possibly to im age the Noordsy, Correia, National Bottle Museum and a prominent EAG collector. Alan also discussed new soft ware he is using to remove the background of bottles that has considerably increased his proficiency.

13. Gina Pellegrini-Ott gave a Western region imaging studio report for the balance of 2022 and 2023. Gina will com plete her father’s Food Bottle collection which won Best in Show at Reno 2022. She is good to travel with an assistant. The VM will get her a list of some collections to consider imaging.

14. Eric McGuire, our newest imager, is nearing readiness to start imaging. He will start with his collection of Western medicines, etc.

15. Michael Seeliger gave an overview of the VM Research Library. A better, more cost-effective and profession al method of scanning is required. Doug Simes studying search capabilities using Relevance. See VM Google Docs research link.

16. Bob Jochums and Bruce Shephard gave a Cures Gallery update. All good. Lots of movement to date including re search (Jochums), processing (Alan), processing (Miguel), and website gallery visual set up (Meyer).

17. FM5 discussed the proposed Houston 24 exhibit. Alan will image in preparation of simultaneous 2024 VM exhibition of Fuss, Wilber and Gugliotti collections.

18. Retail–Gift Shop. No action at this time.

19. Museum Security. Doug and Miguel to connect and report back to the VM Team.

20. Historical Documentation (books, magazines, etc. scan ning, indexing and OCR (Optical Character Recognition (Simms) See #15 above.

21. 2023 Schedule (Meyer) Develop 2023 VM schedule.

22. Specific spontaneous gallery pull-up desired such as creat ing a gallery of figural barrels, Indian bottles, or Warner’s bottles for example. More research required.

23. End of Meeting

ACL CORNER #1

[Mike Dickman]

It won’t come as a surprise to learn that a number of ACL soda bottles depict portraits of Americans such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. But it may be surprising to find a bottle adorned with the likeness of Spurgeon Douglas “Jinks” Hinkle (1941-2012).

Jinks Hinkle attend ing the Nicholas County Fall Festival in 2010, two years before he passed away.

Well, putting a likeness of oneself on a bottle is a perk of owning a bottling company.

Jinks Hinkle, as he apparently was known to everybody, was born, raised, and spent his life in Nicho las County, West Virginia, a rural, sparsely populated county in the central part of the state. When he was nineteen years old, he was electro cuted in some sort of a work accident but survived after the amputation of both of his arms. According to his obituary, Jinks was “born with determination and a strong will power” and was “admired for never considering himself disabled, and for continuing to provide for his family.”

ville, the county seat, instead of Poe. Jinks became agitated and angry at the outsider inquiring about his busted company, ordering the collec tor off his property with a shotgun. Scuttlebutt in Poe was that Jinks, in a fit of anger after his soda bottling company went under, had crushed the remaining glass bottles with a bulldozer and buried the remnants on his farm.

Jinks Hinkle died on July 6, 2012 at the age of seventy-one, survived by his wife of 51 years, his son, and two granddaughters. The bottle is consid ered rare today, with perhaps 12-15 examples known.

Terry McGovern Carpenter (19001978) was another politician and businessman who put his portrait on ACL soda bottles.

Terry Carpenter, who once said, “Sure, I want to help out poor people. Because come the revolution, they’ll go right for the biggest house in town and I happen to live there!”

Jinks Beverages ACL soda bottle from 1965.

Jinks Hinkle spent thirty years as the elected County Clerk and an elected County Commissioner of Nicholas County and also started and owned several businesses over the years, in cluding Hinkle’s Bottling Company of Summersville, West Virginia. The company manufactured and bottled a flavored soda pop called Jinks Beverages, put up in an ACL bottle with the full-body por trait of its owner on the front, including one of the metal hooks he had in place of his arms. The bottle is dated 1965, and the brand apparently did not thrive in the geographically sprawling county with a population of just 22,550 souls in 1970. Nicholas Coun ty, West Virginia is more than half the size of the entire State of Rhode Island.

There’s more to the story. A veteran soda bottle collector visited Jinks Hinkle in the mid-1980s, long after the brand had become defunct, looking to buy some of his bottles. He was directed from Summersville to the tiny town of Poe, West Virginia, where Jinks lived (population of about 25 people). Apparently, Jinks had made and bottled the soda in a converted chicken coop on his farm in Poe but, suspecting that folks might balk at buying soda bottled in such a facility, had the bottles labeled with Summers

Born in Iowa, Terry Carpenter lost his father at a young age and started working at seven years old to help his mom make ends meet. Terry hawked newspapers and candy on the streets and slept in the hallway of the house when his mom was able to rent his bedroom to a boarder. The family moved to Scottsbluff, Nebraska when Terry was 16. He had an intense work ethic and an equally intense desire to become wealthy, which he did.

Terry’s ACL soda bottle, made with an unusual and attractive textured and striped glass surface. Purchase required a refundable bottle deposit of three cents, in addition to the five cents charged for the product itself. Terry Carpenter told a reporter, “Politics is a dirty, double-crossing business, which is why I like it.”

[Next Page] A campaign button from one of Terry Carpenter’s many runs for federal, state and local political office. He ran unsuccessfully for Gover nor of Nebraska in 1934, 1940, 1950 and 1960 and for Lt. Governor in 1938 and 1974, but also served for twenty-two years as the Scottsbluff area’s representative in the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.Undated photo of Terry’s Freshette store in Terrytown, Nebraska, selling Terry Carpenter’s brands of soda pop and ice cream for a nickel apiece.

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[Left] Undated photo of one of Terry Carpenter’s “Terrible Terry’s” gas stations.

[Below] A road map of Colorado issued by Terrible Terry’s gasoline chain, which operated its own refinery and thereby allowed the chain to sell gas more cheaply than the national brands.

One of Terry’s businesses that interests us collectors today is the manufacture and bottling of carbonated, flavored soda water put up in ACL bottles. Dated 1949 and named Terry’s, the bottles de picted the bespectacled likeness of (who else?) Terry Carpenter. The back of the bottle perhaps reflects Terry’s business acumen. It proclaims, “Try our delicious creamery products, including Terry’s Senator Ice Cream, Butter, and Homogenized Milk. In spect our creamery, [which is] modern, clean and new. Compare creameries and their products, and your judgment will be ours.”

He started an incredible array of businesses in Scottsbluff, including a grocery store, creamery, restaurant, gasoline refinery (Nebraska’s first), coal store, liquor store (the first to sell drinks by the glass), brick factory, gravel mine, and a regional chain of gasoline stations called “Terrible Terry’s” which undercut the major gasoline brands and had a loyal following.

During World War II, Terry Carpenter enlisted in the Army Air Corps, served honorably, and left the service with the rank of Major, immediately resuming building his capitalist empire. Terry developed a reputation as a tough character with a soft spot for the underdog. As his wife put it, “Terry came from the wrong side of the tracks and didn’t want to go back, and he tried to help people so that they didn’t have to go back, either.”

Terry Carpenter became a politician, switching political parties back and forth from Democrat to Republican five times! He lost several elections but was elected to the U.S. House of Repre sentatives in 1932, serving one term before running for mayor of Scottsbluff. He won that election, too, but was forced to resign after a year when allegations arose of a conflict of interest between his mayoral duties and his many business interests. Undeterred, Terry simply incorporated a new city near Scottsbluff, which he named “Terrytown,” which still exists today, with a population of about 1,200 people. In 1952, Terry was elected to the Nebraska Legislature (the only unicam eral legislature in the country) and represented the Scottsbluff area for the next twenty-two years.

Interestingly, the ACL states that the product was made in “Ter rytown, Scottsbluff, Nebraska,” thus neatly avoiding any rivalry between the two adjoining municipalities and their respective soda-buying consumers. Although never elected to the United States Senate, having lost elections to that body in 1936, 1942, 1948, 1954, and 1972, Terry nonetheless called his dairy products “Terry’s Senator Ice Cream,” etc. He once said, “Even when I lose in politics, it helps me in business.”

Terry Carpenter died in 1978 at the age of 78, leaving behind his third wife, Hazeldeane, and three adult children, a small fortune, and a thriving little city bearing his name but with no hard feel ings in Scottsbluff, which named a park in his honor. The bottles are rare today, with perhaps 20-30 known in the regular 12-ounce size and only two or three quart-sized bottles.

I want to add a final word about rarity, desirability, and prices. At the end of the day, the price of a particular ACL soda bottle, like any collectible, simply reflects supply and demand. Although objectively hard to find (with a very limited supply), both the Jinks and Terry’s bottles do not command huge prices since the demand for these bottles is not great. A nice example of either may be acquired for $200 to $400. Other ACL soda bottles with a far greater supply also have a far greater demand and thus bring greater prices than these two. ACLs depicting bikini-clad beauties will always have an obvious attraction and bring good prices even though they are relatively available. However, few bottles have more interesting stories than the Jinks and Terry’s.

Carpenter’s

$575 August 2017 Heckler Auction #154

84: “General Washington” And Bust – “E Pluribus Unum / T.W.D.” And Eagle Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1820-1830. “Firecracker” Blue aquamarine with a strong olive tone, sheared mouth – pontil scar, pint; GI-14 (light exterior high point wear). Bill and Betty Wilson collection.

$15,690 September 2020 Glass Works Auctions #121

251: “General Washington” And Bust – “E Pluribus Unum / T.W.D.” And Eagle Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1820-1830. “Firecracker” Medium amber with a strong olive tone, sheared mouth – pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-14. Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson collection.

$8,960 May 2012 American Glass Gallery #8

26: “General Washington” And Bust – “E Pluribus Unum T.W.D.” And Eagle Portrait Flask Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1820-1830. Medium red amber with a strong olive tone, sheared mouth –pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-14 Dr. Timoth Shuttle collection.

ashington” And Bust – “E Pluribus Unum / T.W.D.” , Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Medium amber with a strong olive tone, sheared mouth – pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-14 Tremont Labeth collection.

$65,520 February 2019 Heckler #180

215: “General Washington” And Bust - “E. Pluribus Unum / T.W.D” And Eagle Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1826-1840. Medium cobalt blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-14 Known as the “Firecracker Flask”, this iconic piece is both beautiful and historically important. Fine condition with bold embossing. Ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection, Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection.

Firecracker GI-14

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[Fig 1] Grimble’s Vinegar Bottles Color Run. Circa 1860–1880. Hefty bottles. Heights 9 inches, Base diameters 3 ¾ inches. Each bottle has seven Gothic arches and five shoulder–neck rings. The bottles were blown in a two-piece mold with a domeshaped “post bottom” (there is no seam across the base) and a separate base plate.2 [See Fig 6 Right] The author is unaware of examples with a color match between the stopper and bottle. Note the two styles of collars. Collection of Dan Tibert. Formerly collection of the author.

Cathedral Color Run

By Curtis S. Morse, Ph.D.

Acknowledgments: I thank my long-time friend, Dan Tibert, for allowing me to borrow and photograph his four cathedral bottles for this article. I also extend my gratitude to another long-time friend, Sam Fuller, for his assistance with the photog raphy.

Introduction: In a couple of recent online bottle auctions, a bottle like the one on the left in Figure 2 was described as a whiskey bottle, possibly American. In truth, the bottle is of English origin and contained vinegar brewed by Grimble’s Cider & Vinegar Ltd., the company’s current name. These four stunning bottles, identical except for color, are called Cathedral or Gothic vinegar bottles and are described in the captions for Figures 1–5. All measure ments are in inches to the nearest 1/8 of an inch.

[Fig 2 Left] Cobalt blue Grimble’s bottle. The light sapphire blue stopper is not original. The tapered collar with ring lip finish2 is applied.

[Fig 3 Right] Medium amber Grimble’s bottle. The ground clear stopper fits perfectly and appears to be original. The tapered collar with ring lip finish2 is applied.

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[Fig 4 Right] Sapphire blue Grim ble’s bottle. The aqua stopper sits in a cork cylinder and appears to be original. The tapered collar with ring lip finish2 is applied.

[Fig 5 Right] Honey amber Grimble’s bottle. The cork covered aqua stopper is not original. The collared ring lip finish2 or a variation of the stove pipe lip finish2 is applied.

[Fig 6] Two-piece “post bottom” mold with separate base plate. The type of mold used for the Cathedral vinegar bottles.

History of Grimble & Co

Initially located on Albany Street in London, the company was founded by William Grimble (Unfortunately, the author does not have any basic information about him to positively identify his vital records or his image by querying gov.uk/bmdcertificates, myheritage.com, ancestry.com or by a Google search), a gin distiller by trade, who in 1840 attempted a novel and unorthodox method of brewing vinegar by using leftovers from his gin pro duction. He formed a partnership with Sir Felix Booth, another distiller, and set up a business at Cumberland Market in London. [See Figs 7 and 8] The venture was unsuccessful so they turned to a more conventional method of brewing vinegar.

burgh and, in April 1983, they closed all facets of their business in Leith, Scotland in order to fully concentrate on their operations in England. The company is still in business today.

In 1861, Rothwell Pouncett, a nephew of William Grimble, as sumed control of the business. However, in 1864, a fire destroyed the fledgling company. Undaunted, the venture capitalists rebuilt a larger facility in said year. Captain John G. Malcolmson, Wil liam Grimble’s son-in-law, joined the business. From 1869 and throughout World War I, the now-successful company supplied both the military and the general public.

In 1878—as is often the case with family businesses—Captain James G. Malcolmson, the son of John G., and also Ivor Forbes Malcolmson, the younger brother of James G., assumed roles in the thriving company. By 1903, the company opened a branch in Leith, Scotland. Furthermore, it is said that Grimble & Co. were suppliers to Captain John Scott on his ill-fated journey to the North Pole.

Grimble & Co. acquired the Scottish firm, Edinburgh Malt Vinegar Co. Ltd. on Ballantyne Road, but in 1917 they moved to a larger facility on James Street. [Fig 9] In 1928, Grimble & Co. merged with Beaufoy & Co. London, England—founded by Mark Beaufoy (1718-1782)3 [Fig 10]—and incorporated as Beaufoy, Grimble & Co. Ltd. Subsequently, in 1931, the compa ny became a subsidiary of British Vinegars Ltd. of Cannon Place, London. In 1981, the company closed its bottling plant in Edin

Grimble & Co.’s Products

Apples, of course, are the main ingredient for making Grimble’s cider vinegar. The cider is allowed to mature in traditional bar rels7. The company likes to experiment with different flavors and infusions7 in vinegars and wines. Some of the flavors are Walnut Cider, Perry Pear, Honey Wine, Black Currant, Smoked Garlic and Shallots, and Black Truffle. [See Figs 11, 12 and 13 next page]

However, Grimble’s is most famous for its real Scottish malt vinegar. Malt vinegar is made as follows:4

1. The process begins by soaking grains of barley in water caus ing them to germinate;

2. The grains are dried by toasting and then grinding them into a starchy powder which is fermented and brewed into an ale (the dried grains are called malt barley);

3. A second fermentation process turns the ale into vinegar now called malt vinegar;

4. Finally, the malt vinegar is briefly aged which contributes to its tartness.

Because of malt vinegar’s tart flavor, Grimble’s claims that it is the best vinegar for splashing onto your fish and chips7. Yum!

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[Fig 7] Advertisement, Grimble & Co. Vinegar Works.

[Fig 8] Cumberland Market. The location of Grimble’s first factory that was rebuilt after a fire in 1864.

[Fig 9] The Grimble & Co. Factory in Edinburgh, Scotland. This 1952 photo is of the plant located on James Street.

[Fig 10] An engraving of Mark Beaufoy, by Valentine Green. In 1928, Grimble & Co. merged with Beaufoy & Co.

Additional Grimble Bottles

As well as plain glass bottles, the English and the Australians are well-known for making very fancy and strikingly beautiful bot tles for salad oils and vinegars. The bottles in Figures 14 through 17 are known Grimble’s bottles and the beautiful bottle in Figure 18 may be his also.

[Fig 14 Right] Cobalt blue Grimble’s bottle. The bottle has the diamond pattern with a stopper that appears to be original and is identical to the stopper in Figure 3 The bottle has a laidon ring lip finish2 and dates circa 1880s.

[Fig 16 Right] Grimble’s bottle partial label. The embossing on the bottle is not legible but there is enough of the label present to see that it is quite similar to the label in Figure 15. Since the last line on the label reads CUMBERLAND MARKET LONDON and the lip finish is an applied tapered collar with ring1, the bottle dates from 1860 to 1864 or later noting that the first plant at this location burned in 1864 but was rebuilt.

[Fig 15 Bottom Right]

Grimble’s bottle full label6 Since the bottle has an integral tapered collar there are no mold seams and the city on the label is LEITH, the bottle dates from 1903 to circa 1920. The four gold medals are from New Zealand in 1882, Calcutta in 1884, New Orleans in 1884-1885 and Paris in 1895. The bottle is about 13 inches tall. Unfortunate

underneath

head trademark

[Fig 11] Group of Grimble’s flavored cider vinegar and wine bottles.

[Fig 12] Group of Grimble’s Black Truffle Vinegar bottles.

[Fig 13] Group of Grimble’s plain cider vinegar bottles.

[Fig 15 Left] Green Grimble’s bottle1. The bottle has a diamond pattern and a laid-on ring lip finish2. The bottle dates circa 1880s.

[Fig 16 Right] Blue-green aquamarine Grimble’s bottle. The thistles suggest that the bottle is very possibly one Grimble used. The bottle has an applied straight collar or packer lip finish2 and dates 1860 to 1880.

Conclusion

It is the author’s hope that this article will spark interest in the often-overlooked and under-appreciated category of food bottles. If you like beautiful colors, a variety of shapes, interesting and pictorial embossing, fancy labels, early pontiled bottles or jars and are not averse to seeking out some examples from other countries, you will find it all in this area of collecting at prices which do not break the bank. After all, we love food so take a closer look at their containers which were designed to catch your eye and invite you to make a purchase. Happy collecting!

References

1. ABCR Auctions, Auction No. 27, online.

2 Bottle Finishes, Bottle Bases, Food Bottles—Society for His torical Archaeology, online.

3. London Metropolitan Ar chives, City of London.

4. Microsoft Edge query, How is malt vinegar made?

5. McMaster, Charles, Edin burgh’s Forgotten Brewery, Scottish Archives Newsletter No 8, Winter 1986/1987.

6. WorthPoint, online.

7. YouTube video, Malt Vinegar it’s real and it’s Scottish— Grimble’s Vinegar.

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[Fig 17] Trademark of Grimble & Co. Ltd.

[Fig 18] Grimble’s Malt Vinegar advertising.

The Second Time Around

FERDINAND MEYER V & GINA PELLEGRINI-OTT

We were in Nevada before in 2006 when we held the FOHBC Reno-Sparks National Antique Bottle Show and again in 2012 at the Reno Expo at the Grand Sierra Resort. We were planning for the Reno 2020 National until the unthinkable happened.

On March 7, 2020, at our FOHBC bi-annual board of directors meeting in Baltimore, then FOHBC president, Matt Lacy, commented on the Coronovirus health scare making the news. He said several upcoming business confer ences had been canceled; however, it was hoped that the situation would not contin ue through August. I remember thinking a Reno 2020 cancellation was unlikely. I was foolishly optimistic.

Four days later, the big news headline in Texas was, “Houston Rodeo called off as fears about new Coronavirus continue to spread in Tex as. It’s another devastating cultural and economic blow to a state that has confirmed more than 30 cases of the virus. Last year, the event drew more than 2.5 million attendees.”

The rodeo news was my signal that the party was over. Everything went to hell in a hand basket in the following weeks and months. We crossed our fingers and held our breath but ended up canceling Reno 2020 on August 1, 2020. We could not reschedule for 2021 as the FOHBC planned on having the national in Syracuse, N.Y. Of course, that was canceled too. Our 2020 show chairman, Richard Siri, proposed we reschedule for 2022. The board approved. We ended up returning all the mon ies received to date and hit the pause button.

[Photography]

Somehow, Richard was able to secure the Grand Sierra Resort again and at the same price from 2020. We pretty much kept the same team in place with a few exceptions. Richard and Bev Siri would stay on to chair, DeAnna Jordt replaced Warren Friedrich as treasurer, and John Burton joined our team and headed up displays. Eric McGuire coordinated the seminars, Bella Meyer headed up youth activities, Gina Pellegrini-Ott stayed on as event photographer, and I would do the design, marketing, public relations, and record keeping. This was not my first rodeo.

As time progressed, we knew Reno 2022 was going to be different. The world had changed around us. People crawled into shells, stayed and worked at home, cooked meals, and rediscovered conversation. All the antique bottle shows were canceled, and we learned to satisfy our lives and collecting passions online. Restaurants and brick-and-mortar retail died while online shopping, video conference calls, and auctions flourished.

It wasn’t until early January 2022 that we saw some daylight. Sports fans started attending games (instead of cutout fans); the airports were getting more crowded, the restaurants had patrons, roads had more traffic, and downtown office tower parking lots and ga rages had some cars sprinkled here and there.

During all this time, the FOHBC team never stopped. Richard traveled back and forth to the Grand Sierra Resort and met with the city of Reno, and every other team member did their thing.

[Below] Richard Siri put together the Chil dren’s Grab Bags and reported that he put some nice bottles within. Waylon Ott looks in wonder with his new green bottle which looks like a miniature Caroni Bitters.

Convention chair, Richard Siri, cuts the ribbon signaling the start of the Reno 2022 National Antique Bottle Show.

Behind Richard, left to right are John O’Neill, Eric McGuire, Bella Meyer, John Burton, Bev Siri and Elizabeth Meyer.

[Below] A healthy Early Admission crowd.

RIBBON CUTTING

EARLY ADMISSION

SHOOTOUT

I started selling ads in the souvenir program but lowered my sales projection to $12k from $16k.

This was when we started to realize that our Reno 2022 show was going to be different. Though the enthusiasm and buzz were off the chart, sales were sluggish. Richard reminded me that many of our 2012 dealers had passed. Gas prices were breaking an alltime record, airlines were reporting big delays and price spikes, our national supply chain was broken, and new strains of Covid were making the news. Some days we would get three new tables or early admission attendees, and one or two would cancel. The good news was never fluid.

Well, we stayed optimistic, worked hard, and we pulled it off. The following pages recount Reno 2022, both visually and in words. We thank everyone who stuck it out, came to Reno, and participated in the convention and this article.

The Meyer mini clan left Houston on Tuesday morning, the 26th of July, so we would have some quiet time getting ready for Thursday morning, which was the start of the convention for us. Our flight was on time and we arrived at the resort after the after noon check-in hysteria that we’re familiar with and, fortunately, avoided all that stress. A quiet dinner and we were off to bed. Our room was nice, and the two beds were soft and welcoming. As you may know, Elizabeth is the FOHBC Business Manager and a Sr. vice president with FMG Design, my company, so we have been running full throttle for many months. Bella, our grand daughter, is the Reno 22 Youth Coordinator, among other things. This is her fifth convention. Wednesday was our chill day. We found Richard Siri and his son, Rick Jr., and helped set up and cover the first FOHBC tables in the Summit Pavilion.

Richard is a pro and somewhat the western Godfather of antique bottle collectors. I think of him as “King Richard.” He has the stamina of ten men, and he keeps moving like a shark that never sleeps. This is not his first rodeo, either. We last worked together

on the FOHBC 2016 Sacramento National, so we both knew what had to be done and pretty much worked in tandem with Team Reno and all the other consultants and vendors. During set-up day on Wednesday, I caught Richard sitting down and resting, which I had never seen. Before I could snap a picture to prove my sighting, he was up again with a gaggle of helpers and ques tion-askers swept up in his wake. A quick dinner and we were off to our rooms for some email catch-up, then we were off to bed. The bi-annual FOHBC Board Meeting was first on the agenda the following morning.

Oh, I forgot to tell you about the big scare; as you see, the FOHBC souvenir programs were lost in shipment. We eventually sold $17,400 in advertising within the 140 page, with covers, program, so we were alarmed. The printing occurred in Houston, as it usually does, and was shipped to Richard Siri’s paving and gravel company for arrival on Monday, August 25, four days before the start of the convention. To make a long story short, the books finally arrived Wednesday night, and Rick Siri had to stay back in Santa Rosa to receive the heavy boxes and drive them to Reno. Can you imagine the significant financial loss and the ma jor headache of losing the programs or having them arrive after our event? Then having to refund all that money after many hours of work? The excuses were the same we have heard all summer: lack of staff, supply-chain issues, Covid-19 and a general...to hell with the customer. Anyway, I see I’m still mad. A big thank you, Rick Siri!

WINNER

As we do after each FOHBC national convention, we send out a mass email to all dealers and attendees and ask for their con structive comments. They are presented in color, in the order received.

[Rocky Becker, Seattle, Washington] What can I say? If you missed it, you missed an exceedingly great show put on by a well-organized staff. The efforts of each collector who displayed are some of the most passionate the hobby has—well done! Of course, the S.S. Central America display was over the top. My wife, who may lack some of my enthusiasm, found the S.S. Cen tral America exhibit fascinating. The glass for sale was quality and rare; however, there was something for all levels of collec tors. Security was good, and the Grand Sierra Resort is a perfect venue. The timing was great, too, as we went up to Virginia City to see the start of Hot August Nights. Thanks to all the FOHBC staff for doing such a great job!

[Dale & Barbara Santos, Forest Hill, California] Barbara and I had a fantastic time at the FOHBC Reno Convention. Everyone involved with putting on the event did a first-rate job! The dis plays were mind-blowing! We may never see the Top 25 Western Whiskey bottles together again—what a lineup! The show was well attended, and we saw some fabulous glass for sale. We added an incredible light yellow demijohn with a huge pontil base and an extremely rare Oakland Glass Works square from this short-lived glassworks (circa 1884–1885). I might add that getting together with old friends and making new ones was our weekend highlight as a bond exists between glass collectors.

[Andrew Koutsoukos, San Anselmo, California] The show was a blast, and I’ve only heard positive feedback from everyone I’ve spoken to. I do worry about the future of Western shows, though. Here on the West Coast, there are about five collectors under age 50 (and only three under age 40) that are serious and spend over $5-10k for quality bottles. What will happen when you, Eric, and Richard are no longer in charge? I will be too busy with work and children for at least the next 20 years to truly dedicate any serious time. Is the situation as dire on the East Coast? Only time will tell.

[Dar Furda, Oak Park, California] You two knock yourselves out for every show, but this show is appreciated even more since Covid knocked everyone’s socks off for a while. Bev Siri did a great job, even though she had to endure her ill health. Your granddaughter is a “knock-out” type young lady. She’s got the “Meyer” way with her. She will always do well. The displays were outstanding! People I talked to sold well, including the man I assisted from our Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club, Don Wippert. He said he sold more than he has ever sold at a show before!!! Many of our LAHBC members, who sold, did very well. I enjoyed the entire event and now have time to unpack, wash clothes, and admire my purchases. I purchased a yellow bitters pig from the seller across from Don Wippert’s tables. The seller is from Washington. I just couldn’t help myself. I went to spend lots of money. I am sitting here smiling as I type this email. You’ll always have complaints from someone, but not from me!

A stunning lineup of Bay City Soda Water Co. entrants in the Reno 2022 Shootout.

[Rocky Becker]

Of course, the S.S. Central America display was over the top. My wife, who may lack some of my enthusiasm, found the S.S. Central America exhibit fascinating.

A stunning group

J.F. Cutter Extra Old Bourbon

Larry Westfall proudly displays his

Cutter Extra Old Bourbon.

SHOOTOUT

Antique Bottle & Glass Collector

FOHBC Board Meeting, Thursday, 28 July 2022, 8:00 am to Noon, Carson Room, Grand Sierra Resort

Typically, the FOHBC board meets annually in March at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show and again at the FOHBC nation al event during the late July–early August date window. These meetings usually take four hours and are pre-planned with a concise agenda and support material that we visually display on a big screen anchoring one end of the room. Unfortunately, with the pandemic, we missed two years of in-person meetings, so we held them online to keep the machinery running.

[Warren Friedrich, Grass Valley, California] I always look forward to the FOHBC National shows, especially the west ern regional events, because they are the largest with the most dealers, and the quality of glass brought for sale or trade is unequaled. This year was exceptional because of the Pandemic; six long years have passed since our last one, and although the show was not as large as previous events, the number of rare and desirable bottles available was more than I have ever seen in the past shows. I could have easily spent several hundred thousand dollars at this show; as it was, I was fortunate to be able to add another Lacour’s Sarsapariphere Bitters to my collection.

I could have easily spent several hundred thousand dollars at this show; as it was, I was fortunate to be able to add another Lacour’s Sarsapariphere Bitters to my collection. [Warren Friedrich]

Spending time watching Alan DeMaison photograph collectors’ bottles for the Virtual Museum and talking with him for a while was most enjoyable. Also, perusing several dealer-collector dis plays was very entertaining and informative, especially the San Francisco Gaslight company ammonia bottles and the colorful assortment of U.S.A. Hospital Dept. bottles. This show, I believe, was the last four-day event that the FOHBC is doing. I, for one, will miss these events. The time spent with collectors you do not see very often went way too fast for me.

This year’s meeting was excellent as we had outgoing FOHBC president John O’Neill chair the meeting with the incoming presi dent and secretary Michael and Alice Seeliger, at his side. What a powerful statement! Also in attendance from the board were Eric McGuire (Western Region Director), Elizabeth Meyer (FOHBC Business Manager), Henry Hecker (new FOHBC Midwest Di rector via Zoom), myself, and Richard Siri (Director-at-Large). We knew Richard was expecting the Summit Pavilion showroom floor table and chair delivery, so he stuck his head in, said hello, and ran off. Something about the delivery person not speaking English. Unfortunately, our first vice president, Jeff Wichmann, was absent due to health reasons, and our treasurer, Jim Berry, was on vacation. Jake Smith, our southern region director, also had a conflict.

Also in attendance were DeAnna Jordt (Reno 2022 Treasurer), Bella Meyer (Youth Coordinator), and Richard Kramerich, who was being groomed for a board position. Our event photographer, Gina Pellegrini-Ott, also stopped by to document the meeting. Both incoming and outgoing presidents profusely thanked Rich ard and Team Reno.

John was optimistic and thought we might finish in about an hour or two. I knew better. We concluded the meeting at noon and probably could have gone longer if we had the time.

[Jeff Hooper, Carlsborg, Washington] The FOHBC Reno 2022 show was a huge success for us. Sales were super good, with a lot of our better stuff selling right away. We sold some nice demi-johns, sodas, bitters, medicines, advertising items, and fruit jars. We found some pretty good deals, too. The glass quality at the show was outstanding, and western and eastern pieces were added to our collection. With all of that said, the best part was visiting and catching up with our friends in the hobby from across the country and making new friends. The displays were top-notch, and the FOHBC staff did a super job. Kudos to Richard Siri and the team for conducting a great show. We made some new friends at the banquet, and the food was awesome. We can’t wait for the next one!

[John O’Neill, Belmont, California] The Reno Show was a great opportunity to finally gather on a national level, which we have not had the ability to do in the past two years due to the Pandemic. The attendance was really good on Friday, and we had many early admissions. My hat’s off to the displayers for all the beautiful displays, but my two favorites were the Ammo nia Bottle display and the Colored Food Bottles, which were a rainbow of color and possibly the two most extensive collections I had ever seen in this collecting category. The Top 25 Whiskeys gathered in one display, the Miniatures, the California Mini-Jug collection, and the incredibly Labeled Western Whiskeys were a sight to see. I also thought the Drugstore display with its personal

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Outgoing FOHBC president, John O’Neill leading his last board meeting of his 2-year term.

For our board meeting, we had 19 items (A through S) listed on our pre-developed and approved agenda. This included A: Call to Order (O’Neill) Welcome, Roll Call, Guest Recogni tion, Secretary Note Keeping. B: FOHBC Reno 2022 National Antique Bottle Convention (Siri, Meyer) Reno Show, Team Reno Recognition, and Event Update. C: State of the Hobby and State of the FOHBC (O’Neill & M. Seeliger) High-level overview and opening comments. D: Financial Report (O’Neill) Review of treasurer provided documents. E: FOHBC Reposition Overview & Status (F. Meyer) Update and board comments.

F: Board Positions and Elections (A. Seeliger) G: FOHBC Bylaws (O’Neill & M. Seeliger) Overview, Committee Forma tion, review, working document approval, membership approval. H: Incoming President Thoughts (M. Seeliger) I: 2023 Nation al show break, no show. (E. Meyer) J: FOHBC 2024 Houston National Antique Bottle Expo (F. Meyer) Review, components, discussion. K: Virtual Museum Update (F. Meyer & A. De Maison) Overview, future, financial. L: Antique Bottle & Glass Collector magazine (F. Meyer & A. Seeliger) Merger status, ar ticles, advertising, etc. M: Web Site & Social Media (F. Meyer) FOHBC.org, newsletters, Instagram. N: Historical Documenta tion (M. Seeliger) Magazines, articles, photographs, books, etc. O: Auction Price Report (Wichmann, F. Meyer) Status, future, financial. P: Regional Directors (O’Neill) Interim direction, purpose, responsibility, future. Q: Hall of Fame and Honor Roll (E. Meyer) Status, past & future. R: Work & Task Distribution (All) Club assistance, members portal, show postings, archiving, ad sales, etc. S: General Discussion, Conclusion, Path For ward (O’Neill & M. Seeliger, board)

All FOHBC meeting notes, including our Reno 2022 meeting, are posted on our FOHBC.org website under menu bar FOHBC–Notes of Record.

VIP Reception, Thur sday, 28 July 2022, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Grand Salon, Grand Sierra Resort

Registration, Thursday, 28 July 2022, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Grand Salon, Grand Sierra Resort

We downplayed our VIP Reception this year as we stayed on campus, so to speak, at the Grand Sierra Resort, which caters to a captive audience. With a casino, shopping, entertainment in the form of concerts, shows, events, a cinema, many types of dining and drinking establishments, nightlife, bowling, skating, a pool, and a spa, there is plenty to do without leaving the resort.

Our reception was simply a cocktail party where you could socialize with your bottle friends, pick up your packet early and register for the convention. VIP, in this case, means dealers, early admission, displayers, speakers, and helpers.

In the four past FOHBC conventions, our VIP gathering was at the Generals House Quarters, where we had our bar-b-que in 2016, Springfield Armory in 2017, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in 2018, and the Augusta Museum of History in 2019. Again the 2020 and 2021 conventions were canceled. It was nice to relax, catch up with the news, and plan for an exciting convention and bottle show. Of course, as in every FOHBC con vention, this event is the lead-in for the Bottle Competition.

story was amazing. The U.S.A. Hospital Dept. display rounded out the group, and again, color was king.

I was trying to assist in whatever way I could in support of the show chairman on Friday morning, so I only could take in the first seminar. Still, if the others were as good as John Shroyer’s talk on the bottles found at the Morgan Oyster Company’s loca tion on Bair Island, it was a grand slam of seminars. There were lots of good bottles to be found, and I heard afterward that some of the winners of the bottle shootout received such strong offers on their entry bottles that deals were offered and accepted. I did not find anything to add to my collection until about five minutes before I had to leave for my trip back to the Bay Area when Jim Church offered me an interesting piece of Sacramento pottery in the form of a small pottery bank that had the individual’s name, and was inscribed with the date 1887. I was thrilled not to have to go home empty-handed. My hat’s off to Richard and Bev Siri for all their efforts in making a successful show and to all his team, which did an amazing job.

[Dwayne Anthony, Highland, Calif.] FOHBC Reno 2022 was the show that was initially not to be for me. The 2022 National Insulator Association’s National Show in Gettysburg, Pa., was scheduled for the same dates and, having attended 32 of the NIA nationals in a row, I was destined for Pennsylvania. A family ob ligation held me closer to home, so a last-minute opportunity to attend the Reno show with all of my Southern California buddies was quickly accepted. The show was noticeably smaller than the last Reno National in 2012, but the excitement level was propor tionately as high. The quality and diversification of items offered were excellent. Prices were all over the place, some incredibly high, others at bargain deals. I noted that many reductions were appearing on these higher-priced items as the show progressed through the three days, indicating some dealers were fishing for record prices and, in some cases, not achieving them. It was evident that some of these dealers were serious about selling and eventually offered more realistic price discounts. This gave all buyers on Saturday and Sunday an equal opportunity to search out and purchase some reasonably priced items. My top two favorite purchases occurred one each on Saturday and Sunday.

The accommodations at the Grand Sierra Resort were better than average, minus the seemingly endless added resort fees and taxes. None of the group of four collectors that I traveled with are fans of casinos, so we could have done without that aspect of the show location, but I’m very aware of how difficult it is to find an affordable venue. The exceptional exhibits were well presented and an absolute added highlight of the show for me. The banquet food was surprisingly tasty, and Eric’s presentation topped it off nicely. Overall, it was a very enjoyable show. It was apparent the show hosts and their many assistants were well prepared to make

The show was noticeably smaller than the last Reno National in 2012, but the excitement level was proportionately as high...

[Dwayne Anthony]

Michael Craig, Campbell, California

Preserve jars galore.

A nice group of bottle shipping crates.

Comparison shopping. Allan Henderson and David Sisson.

Lou Pellegrini and his grandson, Waylon Ott.

SUMMIT PAVILION

Foods & Sauce Bottles display - Lou Pellegrini (Best in Show Award)

Outstanding Ammonia

Bottle displayDavid Hall

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Did you know that the term “Shootout” is only used in our west ern region? Our “Gunslinger” from the Sacramento National was resurrected and used as our mascot. He is grabbing a J.F. Cutter fifth, the 2nd category in the competition.

Group 1: Bay City Soda Water Co. S. F.

The typical bottle is embossed on the front “Bay City Soda Water Co S.F.” with an embossed five-pointed star on the reverse. The company was formed under the laws of the State of California in December 1870, with stock amounting to $100,000. It was the first incorporated soda water company in California. On April 27, 1872, the company trademarked its unique-style bottles to deter imitators. Several mold and color variants are known so it was very interesting to see the lineup during the competition. With that in mind, this competition was based solely on the aesthetic qualities embodied in each example. Color, condition and other characteristics of the glass were the merits guiding the judges to their decision of a first, second and third place winner.

1st Place: Eric McGuire, Petaluma, California

2nd Place: Larry Westfall, Poway, California

3rd Place: Tom Jacobs, San Francisco, California

Group 2: J. F. Cutter Extra Old Bourbon (Shield & Star)

Reno Shootout Registration, Thursday, 28 July 2022, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Grand Sierra Resort

Reno Shootout, Thursday, 28 July 2022, 8:00 to 10:00 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Grand Sierra Resort

The Western Region loves its bottle competitions and shootouts as they are affectionately called. Chairman Siri spearheaded this event as he has done for the past two or three Western conven tions. This means he picks the categories to be judged and he picks the judges. He uses his back-lit display case as the center piece on the stage as he announces each category and hands out the custom-made wood plaques to the first, second and third place winners. He also enlisted Alice Seeliger and the two of them meticulously checked in each contestant. The three categories this year, and the winners are:

This fifth cylinder is embossed “J. F. Cutter Extra Old Bourbon Trade Mark (Shield and Star).” Just as with the Bay City Soda, the second “shootout” was a decidedly Western bottle with a similar historical beginning. The J. F. Cutter Bourbon bottles were initially documented with a protective trade mark issued by the State of California on April 15, 1870, although the registrant, John F. Cutter, was actually a resident of Louisville, Kentucky when the trade mark was registered. Cutter worked closely with his San Francisco agent, Edward Martin, in attempting to corner the Cutter brand whiskey market. Much has been written about the brand and legal troubles that entangled it with the J. H. Cutter trade marks. It is safe to state that this whiskey was far more popular than soda water and many more examples and mold vari

ants of the bottle were produced over the next three decades, but they all kept with the general theme of the registered trade mark. Some beautiful examples of this bottle have been found over the years and it was exciting to see a strong representative grouping entered into this competition.

1st Place: Larry Westfall, Poway, California

2nd Place: Richard Siri, Santa Rosa, California

3rd Place: Craig Cassetta, Chico, California

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U.S.A. Hospital Department Bottles display - Henry Guillen

Prescription Bottles from Henry W. Davis Druggist Circa 1800s - Brian Bingham

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Group 3: Old Sachem Bitters and Wigwam Tonic

This figural bitters barrel is a favorite among collectors. With a great name, the bottles come in a stunning array of colors. The label states, “From an old Indian recipe in possession of the proprietor’s family for upwards of a century is now offered to the public as one of the most healthy and wholesome beverages extant and as a tonic is unsurpassed. Sold by principal grocers, druggists and hotels throughout the union. Endorsed by a profes sor at Yale College.” George Goodwin began manufacturing pat ent medicines in the 1840s at 76 Union in Boston. Around 1850, he and Dr. John O. Langley of Langley’s Bitters became partners and, in 1854, moved to 99 Union. By 1857, the firm was named Geo. C. Goodwin & Co. and had taken in William B. Hibbard as a junior partner. Goodwin retired in 1859, and his son, Charles C. Langley, and Hibbard ran the business. In 1863, they moved to 38 Hanover. Eventually, the company became one of Boston’s largest wholesale drug firms. We saw some great examples in this category, I must say.

the show an unforgettable experience for all that attended. My gratitude goes out to all involved for their hard work and dedica tion to our hobby. I’m elated that I had the opportunity to attend!

[Marty Vollmer, Lexington, South Carolina] Thanks to the Federation and all those who made the Reno show happen. After a successful but crazy five-day car-camping ride across America, David Jackson and I fell into the Reno oasis. David was able to meet, in person, many of the people who have helped him build his whiskey collection. The cornucopia of western glass was fantastic! I rescued several bottles from the Southeast and will transport them to new owners back home. Both of us bought well and sold some too. We attended the membership meeting break fast, which outlined where the hobby is headed and what the group will build on. We enjoyed great coffee, pastries, and good camaraderie. As usual, the seminar presenters were well-in formed, friendly, and organized. The displays were top-notch, with incredible color runs and super informative!

2nd Place

1st Place: Ferdinand Meyer V, Houston, Texas

2nd Place: Bella Meyer, Houston, Texas

3rd Place: Ferdinand Meyer V, Houston, Texas

OK, I realize this may look a little suspicious, so I better try explaining. Some of you may know that I am a bitters collector specializing in color runs. As noted previously, Richard selected the category unbeknown to me back in 2019. Of course, I was delighted and thought I would bring a few Old Sachems to Reno. I also knew that competition would be stiff, with Jeff Burkhardt, Jim Hagenbuch, Dave Kyle, and Bill Taylor holding serious contenders. Well, guess what! None of them could make the convention for various reasons. There were only four entrants, so I now have three plaques. I tried to enter four examples but was reminded the limit was three. So I gave the pontiled aquamarine barrel to my granddaughter on the spot, and she beat two of my other examples. Are you all buying this? I never offered cash to the judges as it seemed like a slam dunk, honest!

As we typically do, each group winner, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, was photographed with their award plaque and winning bottle. We also gave the audience a chance to get up close for inspection and photography. Look for many more great pictures at FOHBC.org.

I was able to be a part of the 2019 Augusta National team and picked up a healthy respect for how the shows are created and organized. A big shout out to Chuck Gildea, our table neighbor, who watched over our table when both of us just had to take a gander at the roomful of bottles and glass. Seeing many old friends and meeting new ones in our bottle network was great. Just a note, the elder statesmen of the hobby are bringing out the good stuff, and it happens at shows of this caliber. David Jackson flew out of Reno Monday to make an Alaska trip, and I headed to Redondo Beach, CA, to be with family. Despite the distance from the Carolinas, we made it work. Thanks to all!

[Darrell and Gail Dunlavy, San Jose, California] Hi, we just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed the show very much. It was very organized, and the early lookers part was handled well. It wasn’t the madhouse you get with ordinary bottle shows. The cocktail hour was a good opportunity to get together with old and new friends. We enjoyed the banquet and the program that went with it. That reminds me, the seminars were very entertaining and informative. There were a lot of beautiful bottles available for sale and display. Kudos for a great show.

[Michael Mackintosh, San Rafael, California] In my eyes, the 2022 Reno Show was a great success. Filling the aisles were smiles and great bottles. It has been a long time since I recall seeing so many fine bottles on top of the tables openly for sale. Behind each one of those bottles was a great big smile from a welcoming friend. The first two bottles that captured my atten tion were a cobalt Pacific Congress Saratoga alongside a Mills Saratoga. Further in the show, I saw a yellow spice, ginger jars, graphites, Lacours, historical flasks, a Chalmer’s, Hawaiian

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The cornucopia of western glass was fan tastic! I rescued several bottles from the Southeast and will transport them to new owners back home. [Marty Vollmer]

General Membership Meeting Breakfast, Friday, 29 July 2022, 7:00 to 8:30 am, Crystal Ballroom, Grand Sierra Resort

At our annual convention, the FOHBC conducts a membership meeting. A decade ago, we had the meeting on the convention’s first day, directly after the FOHBC board meeting and after a quick lunch break. The problem was that only a handful of mem bers would show up, as many had not arrived in town yet, or they weren’t inclined to start off their bottle trip with a meeting. Chill time and sightseeing were often mentioned as an alternate.

Anyway, back in 2015, we decided to have a membership meet ing breakfast at the Chattanooga National. You know the adage, provide food, and they will come. This free buffet breakfast meeting for FOHBC members has proven to be very successful though expenses have increased and may prohibit this format in future years. We are presently looking at options such as down sizing to a Continental breakfast, charging for breakfast, getting the breakfast sponsored, or taking donations at the door.

When a person’s FOHBC membership cost barely covers the magazine Antique Bottle & Glass Collector production cost, we cannot afford to pay for breakfast, too, out of our limited operational funds. Stay tuned here, as we want you to attend the meetings in the future. You need to be heard and to hear us.

This year, FOHBC outgoing president, John O’Neill, was re sponsible for holding court. His agenda included a recap of the previous day’s Reno 2022 convention events, what was coming, a discussion about the proposed Houston 2024 convention, bylaw changes, and a summary of the previous day’s Board of Directors meeting. You can read our membership meeting notes or any Federation meeting notes at FOHBC.org.

We must apologize here. Even though we ordered a buffet breakfast and presented it as such, the GSR showed up with a Continental breakfast. This was one of many “misfortunes” (or screw-ups) attributed to GSR Banquet Services. Unfortunately, only 35% or so of attendees, who poked their heads in the door, stayed for sweet rolls, coffee, and the meeting. Most headed to get a complete “American Breakfast,” reciting that they needed more protein. We had to quickly pack up as the Seminars started at precisely 9:00 am with John Shroyer leading off.

John Shroyer–Morgan Oyster Bed Bottle Finds seminar.

sodas, two F & PJ Golden Plantation, a Nixon W.T., and a beau tiful Cassins. The displays, to name a few, covered foods with the Baker & Cutting, those sometimes-overlooked unembossed bottles, and the sinking and gold of the S.S. Central America were the nonpareil. Along with the bottles were advertising, show globes, perfumes, spurs, and a hand-woven horse tail hair belt with ostrich skin ends. You can’t find that every day. What did I buy myself? An Hawaiian soda for a gift and a Marbrie (Nailsea) whimsey powder horn.

A special thank you needs to be extended for all the hard work that made this such a great event. To name a few, Richard & Beverly Siri, Ferdinand, Elizabeth, & Bella Meyer, Helmut & Deanna Jordt, John O’Neill, Gina Pellegrini, Alice Seeliger; our keynote speaker Eric McGuire; our lecturers John Burton, John Shroyer, and Michael Seeliger; volunteers; our dealers; and our patrons. Guilt sets in when I think of how many times this same group has worked to provide us with these great shows we all enjoy. Thank you.

The smiles never dimmed, the teeth have a few more caps, the belt is an extra notch, and the hair is a little grayer. Our bottles are the things that bring us together to renew our friendships and brighten our smiles.

[Richard Burgarella, Santa Rosa, California] It was my pleasure and an honor to attend and display at such a historic event. I was fortunate to attend my first FOHBC national antique bottle show in 2016 in Sacramento. Since then, I have collected some very special and important pre-prohibition western labeled whiskey bottles. These came from great people, friends, fellow collectors, and families with world-class collections. I feel truly blessed, and it is my responsibility as we must preserve and pro tect these special historic bottles of great importance and beauty for future generations and collectors in our wonderful hobby.

This was my first time displaying at an antique bottle show. I am very thankful for the opportunity to share my collection and passion, especially my possibly unique, labeled, and embossed “Shea, Bocqueraz Co No 1 Tea Cup A Whisper over the Tea Cup.” Thank you, FOHBC, and everyone involved in making it possible to have such an incredible antique bottle convention and experience.

See Richard’s display and bottle on page 38. Additional examples can be found in the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

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The smiles never dimmed, the teeth have a few more caps, the belt is an extra notch, and the hair is a little grayer. Our bottles are the things that bring us together to renew our friendships and brighten our smiles. [Michael Mackintosh]

[Left] Rick Siri and his Small Town California Whiskey display.

[Right] Richard T. Siri and his Top 25 Western Whiskey display.

California Mini Jugs display. - Ron, Gary & Jeannett Barnes

[Right] Ron Barnes posing with his California Mini Jugs display.

Small Town California Whiskey display detail.

DISPLAYS

Reno Brewing Company display by Russell & Kitty Umbraco.

[Below] Labeled Western Whiskeys display by Richard Burgarella.

Fully labeled Tea Cup #1 Whiskey bottle from the Burgarella collection.

Educational Seminars, Friday, 29 July 2022, 9:00 am to Noon, Carson Rooms, Grand Sierra Resort

We were fortunate to present fascinating educational seminars at Reno 2022. Our plans called for a distinguished group of seminar presenters organized by seminar coordinator Eric McGuire. The seminars were held after the membership breakfast meeting, from 9 am until 12 noon, and were open to FOHBC members and the public. Unfortunately, Jeff Wichmann had to cancel his “Mar bles” presentation due to ongoing operations and fallout from his many back surgeries. Maybe we can have a marbles webi nar down the road. This year, Team Reno member Bella Meyer handled the equipment set up for each speaker, allowing Eliza beth, who usually does this, three additional hours to oversee the FOHBC tables in Summit Pavilion.

John Shroyer gave the first seminar, “Morgan Oyster Bed Bottle Finds.” John’s talk was focused on those who raised oysters in these areas and what he found over the last 48 years, and why the bottles were preserved in this location beneath the oyster shells. This well-attended seminar was fascinating, with good memories, imagery, historical recollections, and found bottles. Some exam ples were quite extraordinary.

John Burton presented the second seminar on the “Grace Broth ers Brewing Company.” John discussed the company’s history, which was a major force in the brewing industry. The Grace Brothers were established in Santa Rosa, California, in the late nineteenth century and later expanded their operations throughout the West. Attendees were able to see a collection of historical photographs, bottles, cans, advertising, and memorabilia from the Grace Brothers, which is unparalleled.

Michael Seeliger presented the third seminar, “Dr. Charles Craig, Dr. John Henion, and Hulbert H. Warner: Their connections, lawsuits, competition, and eventual business demise.” This “War ner’s” seminar covered the initial development and success of Dr. Craig’s formula and the marketing and sales of his other various formulas. We understand Michael will be conducting a Warner’s webinar in the coming year, so stay tuned.

We are grateful to these three gentlemen who took the time and effort to share with our membership and convention-goers.

[Alice Seeliger, Brooklyn, Wisconsin] Another successful FOHBC Convention is in the books. I was happy to help at the Shootout, where I learned the system from Richard Siri and enjoyed listening to the enthusiastic participants’ bottle digging and discovery stories. There was pretty good participation, and the process went fairly quickly with a good-sized audience in attendance.

Throughout the event, I helped at the Merchandise and Silent Auction tables. People really liked the designs of the t-shirts, with a few mentioning wishing they were a different color than white and that the graphics were printed on the back. One person would have liked a breast pocket! While we certainly did not sell out our supply, sales were steady, and we can call it a success also. Attendees seemed genuinely pleased with the show and exhibits, and any dealers I talked to were really pleased with their sales (and purchases) and attendance. The display voting for the Best in Show and Most Educational was vigorous, and we had ties in both categories until the last two votes were counted! I situated myself to keep an eagle eye on the entries in the Silent Auction, and there were no mishaps. The bidding started very slow but picked up a bit before closing. Unfortunately, many items received no bids, and those that sold generally resulted in the buyer getting a real bargain. With all the effort it took, Richard Siri said he wouldn’t recommend doing one again. It’s possible it would have been better received if it was located in a more high-traffic area.

The banquet was a nice time to sit down and talk with old and new friends. Everyone appreciated that this event was short and sweet and ended at a reasonable time of 8:30. My only disap pointment was that they had run out of my meal selection of fish (salmon) and substituted the vegetarian choice...one I would not make again. The service was great, though, and our waiter made a special trip to bring me tea.

I did not particularly like the venue...gambling is not my thing, and the smell of smoke (and way too many little kids) was quite unpleasant at times. I heard that the pool was too full of noisy kids even to enjoy some time sitting by it, much less testing out the water. I never had time to try it out firsthand; however... apparently a blessing in disguise.

This was a great way for me to jump into the fray as I begin my board position so that I could connect with many FOHBC mem bers and encourage non-members to join.

[Brian & Cheryl Bingham, Oceanside, California] Bottle shows are back! After a couple of years of having no shows, it was good to put down eBay for a while and put my eyes and

John Burton, Grace Bros. Brewing Co. seminar.

Michael Seeliger, Dr. Charles Craig, Dr. John Henion, and Hulbert H. Warner seminar.

The display voting for the Best in Show and Most Educational was vigorous, and we had ties in both categories until the last two votes were counted! [Alice Seeliger]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Friday, 29 July 2022, 12:50 pm, Summit Pavilion, Grand Sierra Resort

Early Admission, Friday, 29 July 2022, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Summit Pavilion, Grand Sierra Resort

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has matured over the years into a signature event to gather the convention team and the FOHBC president as a bulwark between hundreds of advancing dealers and early admission ticket holders. A bright red Federation ribbon is used as a ceremonial barrier and focal point.

The excitement is palatable, and the ribbon is on the edge of cha os separating great bottles and glass. At precisely 12:59 pm, show chair Richard Siri cut the ribbon signaling that the showroom doors to the Summit Pavilion would open at exactly 1:00 pm. The previous hour required that the entire showroom be vacated. With security in place, dealers were let in first, followed ten minutes later by early admission. This year’s cost was $100, and we easily had over 300 paying this for the afternoon. It’s important to note in the comments paralleling this article that many items sold in short order, followed by robust sales the rest of the afternoon. We were delighted with the afternoon turnout.

Silent Auction, Friday, 1:00 pm, 29 July 2022, to Sunday, 1:00 pm, Summit Pavilion, Grand Sierra Resort

This year we tried a Silent Auction and toned things down a bit from the epic FOHBC–Holabird 49er Jamboree Auction at the 2016 Sacramento National that went into the wee hours of the morning on our final night. Who can forget the happy Escobedo family who consigned the Barkhouse Bros. Gold Dust Whiskey that sold for $31,500 without the auction house premium? I will never forget that night which was absolutely crazy. Instead, we had our Team Bowling Event this year, which we will get to later.

hands on some bottles and flasks. This year’s FOHBC Reno 2022 National Convention afforded that opportunity with dozens of dealers from all corners of the country. Being in the west, this was mostly a western whiskey bottle show. However, amongst all those whiskeys, I still found a very rare cobalt blue New York Pharmacal Association French square prescription bottle that fits nicely into my collection. Cheryl was excited to add a 1-ounce aqua pinwheel pontiled scent (reference McKearin Plate 104 #3) and opaque milk glass 2 ½ ounce beaded flute cologne (reference McKearin Plate 114 #4) to her collection. She has some regrets about some bottles she didn’t buy but hopes she’ll get another chance (the Los Angeles show is coming soon). As always, we renewed some old contacts and made some new friends. It was just a great time had by all. Congratulations and thanks to the FOHBC.

[Craig Cassetta, Chico, California] Reno 2022 was a thrill. I really enjoyed the variety of what was available each day and participating in those offerings. There was tremendous glass on display, opportunities for in-person conversations with foremost experts in the field, as well as educational presentations. Par ticipating in the Shootout was a highlight, and I volunteered to help the Reno 2022 team at the convention. I enjoyed the per son-to-person connections, especially the kids coming by for signatures on their scavenger hunt. The people contributing to this hobby are amazing; it was a pleasure getting to know some of them.

We asked that convention goers bid during the convention on 50 to 100 lots that were displayed adjacent to the Federation tables. There was a 10% consignment fee and a 10% buyers fee with a minimum value on items set at $100. Consignment fees on items sold for over $2,000 were charged at 7½%. Items over $4,000 were charged at 5%, or so we advertised. All in all, we had some really nice bottles and glass show up. Richard Siri provided many great lots, but to our dismay, the Silent Auction had little atten tion, with many items selling for a deal at their minimal cost.

We will probably not be doing this again. I bet if bidders had our new Auction Price Report, things may have been different. As of this writing, we do not know the income from the auction.

Volunteering was a great experience. I witnessed firsthand the amount of effort and support provided by many people who work behind the scenes. Without them, these events are not possible. I am grateful for their commitment which allowed all of us the great experience we shared in Reno. I left on Sunday feeling pumped and can’t wait for Houston 2024.

[Charles & Jane Martin, West Newbury, Massachusetts] First, Jane and I would like to commend the show committee for their hard work on behalf of the Federation. Much personal time and caring by the committee members went into the effort to en sure that the needs of all participants—dealers and buyers, were carefully addressed and managed in the best possible way. The national show allows buyers and sellers to meet and exchange ideas about their collecting specialty. Socializing with each other is second only to enhancing one’s collection. It is not often that buyers and sellers can share a meal and share a cocktail at a reception hosted by the Federation. Surely the preparation and planning considered the intrinsic value of such opportunities. Having several days to renew old friendships and create new ones is an invaluable experience not often found in annual bottle club shows.

All of the show volunteers and paid professionals were extraor

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Silent Auction setup.

I enjoyed the person-to-person connections, especially the kids coming by for signa tures on their scavenger hunt. [Craig Cassetta]

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A pair of jeans possibly made by Levi Strauss himself.

Pocket watches. Gold. Bottles. Vanity items.

Wood box.

Exhibit always with viewers.

exhibit display panels.

Cocktail Reception, Friday, 29 July 2022, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Grand Salon, Grand Sierra Resort

FOHBC Banquet, Friday, 29 July 2022, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Grand Sierra Resort

dinarily helpful. Although this was our first national show, I trust it will not be the last. Thank you to all the dealers who worked with buyers to make it possible to add a new bottle or two to their collections. Although Covid 19 impacted the numbers of dealers and attendees, it did not diminish the excitement of attending a national bottle show!

[Eric McGuire, Petaluma, California] One unique situation, primarily caused by the Covid epidemic that has restricted so many gatherings for the last several years, has been the increase in bottle-related social media. It was interesting to meet so many people for the first time that I only knew by their Facebook, etc. profile and presence. It was sort of like meeting old friends you have never seen if that makes any sense. And, of course, there was catching up with old friends as well. The array of bottles for sale could not be criticized, from low to high end, with lots of cash being exchanged for glass.

Ten minutes before our cocktail reception, I received a call from our GSR Food & Beverage contact saying they could not find a bartender for our event. With dozens of bars at the resort, this was like saying they couldn’t find any dice for craps. Before respond ing, he sensed my retort and asked if they could serve wine at dinner instead? With scores of our cocktail party and banquet guests waiting in the concourse and recalling the mess-up with our Membership Breakfast earlier, I said this was unacceptable and “to figure it out.” He did as he grabbed a pool-side bartender who quickly came upstairs and did a great job in his pool attire.

This year’s banquet was streamlined with less fanfare. President John O’Neill welcomed everyone with a few words and intro duced our new 2022-2024 board president, Michael Seeliger. We focused on having a great dinner with friends, followed by Eric McGuire, our banquet keynote speaker. There were no club and member contests, no Hall of Fame inductees, and no contests or games. Everyone seemed relaxed, and the conversation and smiles lit up the room. Less is more sometimes.

It was interesting to meet so many people for the first time that I only knew by their Facebook, etc. profile and presence. It was sort of like meeting old friends you have never seen if that makes any sense. [Eric McGuire]

The artifacts recovered and displayed from the S.S. Central America were a fascinating and moving display. By 1857, much of the excitement of the gold rush was winding down, and a good number of the ship’s passengers were returning to their homes on the East Coast. To see their personal effects, along with some of the gold they had worked so hard to recover, was moving to say the least. I can’t imagine what their experiences were like when they were in California. And, to witness their personal effects, realizing that their odysseys were to no avail, was very reveal ing. Many passengers worked so hard for the riches they were bringing home to their families, and others went home nearly destitute, only to lose their lives at the end of their failed attempt to enhance their economic wealth. It was a moving experience to see the exhibit.

Banquet meal option.

We had four meal choices which, surprisingly, were well-re ceived. Unfortunately, many folks did not get their fish dinner, which defaulted to some unrecognizable vegetarian meal. I typically order vegetarian, thinking it is the safest bet and hard to mess up. Not in this case, as it looked like seaweed on a mush room or something that washed up on the beach.

Our featured banquet speaker, Eric McGuire (pictured next page), is a long-time fixture in the bottle collecting world, having been bitten by the bottle bug in 1960. Richard Siri proposed Eric for the 2020 show, so we were eager to hear him talk. Initially, he

And, for those who appreciate the artistic works of contemporary glassblowers, the lobby of GSR is liberally festooned with what appears to be a huge array of colorful glass flower-like objects. I asked four employees what the decorations were all about and got different answers, none of which appeared correct. I guess it is a production of the works of Dale Chihuly, perhaps the most famous of the current studio glass artists.

[Michael & Karen Miller, Peoria, Arizona] I would like to express my appreciation for the hard work that made the national show in Reno one of the best shows my wife Karen and I have participated in. We state this from the perspective as collectors and dealers and as attendees of Federation shows as far back as the national in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997. Though we have participated in larger shows, this one had, in our opinion, the largest amount and greatest variety of high-quality western bot

John O’Neill - FOHBC Banquet

was a digger and it was the only way for him to acquire the bot tles he preferred—those of a Western origin. He would have it no other way since it was also the hunt that was part of the attraction of acquiring new finds. We were very fortunate to get the full story from Eric, considered one of, if not the most experienced researchers in our midst. He put together an excellent slide show and certainly had the audience captivated. It was entertaining that he could find many old pictures from his youth and many images from old digs.

General Admission, Saturday, 30 July 2022, and Sunday, until 2:00 pm Show Close, Summit Pavilion, Grand Sierra Resort

Exhibits and Displays

Though the numbers are not in, I’m guessing we had between 400 to 600 general admission, not including 300 plus for early admission. We usually have a strong gate at our Western events. Without a doubt, the S.S. Central America exhibition was a good draw. Like myself, many of us are familiar with the story or may have read the book Ship of Gold. Fred Holabird and his team at Holabird Americana did a great job advertising, promoting, get ting his guests to attend our event, and telling the story.

This once-in-a-lifetime exhibit titled “S.S. Central America Gold Treasure Artifacts” displayed, among many other items, recov ered bottles, gold rush jewelry, firearms, luggage tags, photo graphs, currency, gold pokes, clothing, and a treasure box and lid (see opposite page). After the show, I thought it was interesting that I fielded several emails from fashion concerns like WWD, Women’s Wear Daily inquiring about the Levi Strauss jeans. When the Central America sank into the sea off Charleston, the boxes of gold belonging to Levi Strauss and many other San Francisco businessmen went straight to the bottom. This also included a pair of jeans possibly made by Levi Strauss himself. My absolute favorite was a very small mysterious daguerreotype

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The “Mona Lisa of the Depths,” daguerreotype.

A young Eric McGuire.

Gothic pickles.

Fancy whiskeys.

IXL Bitters.

Sauces.

Inkwells.

tles and advertising, and we were very pleased to find some fine additions to our collections. In addition, we found that the buyers were equally happy with the show and heard many positive com ments from them. Most of all, seeing the hobby flourishing now that the shows were being held again and visiting with the many friends we have made over the last 25+ years was nice. Once again, thank you to all that made the show possible.

[Elizabeth Requejo Meyer, Houston, Texas] I thoroughly enjoyed the Reno 2022 show as everything is about the hobby. I enjoyed seeing everyone after years of not attending any bottle shows. The front tables were always busy, and being shorthand ed, we all worked together as a team to help each other out. We had so much fun, tiring, but fulfilling. A big thank you to our granddaughter Bella as she was a huge help. She ran the youth events and merchandise table with Alice Seeliger and did all the seminar setups, which allowed me to help at the front FOHBC ta bles. She also walked the aisles marketing the t-shirts, selling the raffle tickets, and running back and forth with requests. Kudos to all our front-table ladies: Bev Siri, DeAnna Jordt, Alice Seeliger, Bella Meyer, Helen Forbes, Kathie Craig, Cecilia Guillen, and Laurel Ritz. Great show!

[Tom Lines, Auburn, Alabama] Traveling 2,400 miles one way to a bottle show and setting up a table has its challenges. I planned things carefully and packed my bottles well, shipping them via FedEx. My package got there Thursday. Only when I started unpacking did I realize that several items got broken in transport. What the heck? I wasn’t going to let it spoil the show. I bought a number of things and could have bought more but didn’t have the space to get things back home. The Shootout was interesting, but I was a fish out of water with the western bottles. The Old Sachems, on the other hand, were killer examples! The displays ranked among the best I’ve ever seen at a national show. I especially liked the U.S.A. Hospital Dept. bottles, and I fell in love with Louie Pellegrini’s pickle and peppersauce display. Only a handful of southerners made the trip. I got to meet with some old friends plus a number of Facebook friends.

The team did a wonderful job selecting the best venue and organizing one of the best bottle shows ever in the west. After a long wait of being shut down for two years, my sons and I had such a good time. [Larry L. Westfall]

[Larry L. Westfall, Poway, California] I wanted to share my ex perience with the FOHBC board for a fine job putting on a great show this July in Reno. The team did a wonderful job selecting the best venue and organizing one of the best bottle shows ever in the west. After a long wait of being shut down for two years, my sons and I had such a good time. We had a fabulous selling show, the best lookers, and an organized staff always ready to help. I encourage the board to schedule a future show in Reno or Sacramento for the west venue again. We had a great time at

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Gaming.

Serving trays.

Paint tints.

Product tins.

Novelty.

Willington Gothic pickle.

VIRTUAL MUSEUM

Imaging a Tippecanoe figural log.

Imaging a two-tone Warner’s Safe Diabetes Remedy. Two-tone Warner’s Safe Diabetes Remedy.

Virtual Museum lead imager, Alan DeMaison, hard at work.

The three FOHBC Virtual Museum founders, left to right, Ferdinand Meyer V, Richard T. Siri, and Alan DeMaison.

Imaging a Tippecanoe figural log.

of a woman, who is referred to as “the Mona Lisa of the depths.” This image was very stirring to me and many others from what I understand.

The S.S. Central America exhibition anchored one long wall of the showroom floor that Richard Siri and display lead John Burton set up as “display lane.” This was the left-most wall as you entered the Summit Pavilion. The Western region always has excellent displays, and this year did not disappoint. There were fewer displays than we would have liked, but the ones there were outstanding. Also, display voting was more secure this year as we moved the ballot box from the showroom floor to the FOHBC tables. The Federation, per our bylaws, gives out two ribbons, “Best in Show” and “Most Edu cational.”

This year’s displays included Ammonia Utility Bottles by Da vid Hall (see page 30). This out standing display missed a “Most Educational” ribbon by two votes! Ron, Gary and Jeannett Barnes had two displays, as they did in Sacramento in 2016. The first was California Mini Jugs (see page 37), to the left of their ever-popular Miniatures display (image on right). Henry Guillen displayed his fantastic collection of U.S.A. Hospital Department bottles in a rainbow of colors (see page 34). Each was metic ulously arranged to compliment adjacent bottles in this extraordinary color run. Russell & Kitty Umbraco had an attractive display called Reno Brewing Company (see page 38). Their attention to detail made this display stand out from the other colored glass displays. Richard Burgarella was a proud father setting up and guarding with pride his Labeled Western Whiskeys (see page 38). He obviously has collected and upgraded so that he could present examples without the expected rag-tag appearance of labeled bottles with a less-than-desirable proportion of labels vs. missing labels.

Richard Siri set up next to his son Rick Siri. Richard displayed the Top 25 Western Whiskey Cylinders while his son displayed Small Town California Whiskeys. These two collections, side by side and backlit, were amazing (see pages 37 & 41). The Siris are royalty out west. Richard is a FOHBC Director-at-Large board member, Hall of Fame Inductee, and one of the three founders of the FOHBC Virtual Museum, among other things.

Two more fine displays were to the right of the S.S. Central America exhibition. At the end was the Prescription Bottles from Henry W. Davis Druggist Circa 1800s display by Brian Bingham (see page 34). This theatrical display presented the office of Dr. Davis, whose character surprised us on opening day in full cos tume. You had to see this as Brian hit it out of the park. I’ve de signed many of the covers for Bottles and Extras over the years, and now Antique Bottle & Glass Collector. Typically I create the cover last each issue but not this time. In my mind’s eye, I knew

With all the bottle thefts during our GSR 2012 Reno National, we took no chances this year and secured the services of “bots” (bottle robots) who patroled the room. I made that up but it won’t be too long before we have this option. We are happy to report that we had no thefts this year.

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this display was going to make “the Cover of the Rolling Stone!” In case some don’t know, landing on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine means that you have ascended to the top of popular culture, and your image represents what is ‘now,’ ‘in,’ and ‘it.’ This certainly describes the “druggist bottle” display which took home the “Most Educational” ribbon.

The Food Bottles display by Lou Pellegrini takes the cake...and the icing too! I’d seen this display a decade or so ago and thought it would be tough to improve. I was wrong. This display was a ringer and won the “Best of Show” ribbon (see page 30). What many of us were looking for was Lou’s latest addition, the green “Baker & Cutting Glass & Pickle Mfrs San Francisco” gothic jar which was featured with Lou in Lost & Found in our March–April 2022 issue of AB&GC. The two bottles are also featured in the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

The legendary green and reassem bled amber “Baker & Cutting” gothic pickle jars.

I spent a lot of time being drawn into each display, realizing that most of us would never see such collections again. We have dedicated many pages to these displays and hope to add compre hensive posts on FOHBC.org as we have done each convention year. Our thanks go out to these individuals who displayed as education is the cornerstone of the FOHBC.

the Shootout and saw the fine displays, which were excellent and showed our hobby at its best. Thanks for making this year’s show a hit. The very best to all the board members and bottle collectors out there.

[Mike Larson, Bellingham, Washington] I had a great time at the convention as I sold very well and added some wonderful items to my collection. I’m a fan of the three-day format; that ex tra time at such a large show allowed me to visit fellow collectors and carefully look over all the sales tables and displays. It also made the show much more relaxing and enjoyable, and it was nice not feeling rushed to see everything and barely saying “Hi” to friends. As a result of the added Sunday, I found a great bottle for my collection that I missed Saturday.

I thought the entire convention went smoothly, and I had great company for the ride to and from the show. The rooms at the Grand Sierra Resort were very nice, and the displays were awesome, along with the seminars and other events. Thanks to everyone involved in putting on this convention, I had a great experience. I can hardly wait for the next convention in Houston. Thank you so much, Reno staffers.

[Mike Polak, Long Beach, California] I must say that the Reno 2022 Bottle Convention was an absolutely great experience and success. It was obvious by the upfront hard work by everyone involved that everything was in place towards making the show a fun experience for both the buyers and the dealers.

This show was reminiscent of the Sacramento show, which was another success and fun experience. I think the Federation should mod el all future shows, National or Expos, the same as the Sacramento and Reno show format.

[Mike Polak]

I think the displays were exceptional, and the banquet was a lot of fun and had great food. And the presentation by Eric was fan tastic and informative about how the growth of bottle collecting interacted with the growth of California. This show was reminis cent of the Sacramento show, which was another success and fun experience. I think the Federation should model all future shows, National or Expos, the same as the Sacramento and Reno show format. Everyone involved with planning the Reno show deserves a big “job well done” and “thanks, great show!”

[Dennis Fox, Placerville, California] Representing American Bottle Auctions. Jeff Wichmann could not attend the show due

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The new “2022 magazine merger” issues of AB&GC for sale.

A rather nice bottle in hand.

Another nice bottle in hand.

I think we can see where this is going. The Pellegrini bottle-collecting dynasty continues with Wiley and his first figural bottle.

Youth coordinator, Bella Meyer, puts the children at ease as they are photographed by Gina Pellegrini-Ott.

Lilo Paul and Fawn Festersen. That’s Lilo Paul on the poster from Sacramento in 2016.

Examples of Bottle Bingo Scavenger Hunt destinations below. Dealers had to validate and initial each Bingo square of card.

Team Bowling Event, Saturday, 30 July 2022, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, GSR Bowling Center, Grand Sierra Resort

As what became the norm, our convention hosts dropped the ball with General Admission too. Within the Summit Pavilion, we pre-arranged for trash cans, carpet cleaning, water coolers, large sets of tables and chairs for resting and a food cart for our mem bers, guests and dealers. Most items eventually showed up after repeated requests but our FOHBC table area was never cleaned and they forgot to tell us that our food cart could not happen as they were under-staffed. What about the pool-side bartender?

FOHBC Tables

As you entered the Summit Pavilion showroom floor, the FOHBC tables were first on your right, set within a long niche that you had to pass to enter. Here you could get your registration and dealer packets from Bev Siri or DeAnna and Helmut Jordt, join the FOHBC or renew your membership with our business man ager, Elizabeth Meyer, purchase merchandise as well as the latest issues of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector and four new t-shirt designs. We certainly covered our cost of printing and shipping from Houston. The balance of shirts will be sold from our online shop at FOHBC.org.

You could also buy raffle tickets for a beautiful Jim Healy stone ware jug made just for our event. Jim does this each year, and the jugs have become quite collectible. Suggest you go back in time and read, Jim Healy, A man saving history, one piece at a time, by Jim Bender in the November–December 2014 issue of Bottles and Extras. Of course, this article is archived at FOHBC.org in our members portal.

The Silent Auction area was nestled on the far end of the FOHBC tables under man agement led by Alice Seeli ger. A second Jim Healy jug was auctioned. Richard Siri continually upped the bids until he won this jug that had a different design.

The FOHBC tables were also where youth coordinator, Bella Meyer, was stationed. She corralled the children as they came in and asked them if they wanted a grab bag or if

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Graceful Bella Meyer.

Neon-lit lanes. Pretty cool.

Don’t look too close.

Jim Healy raffle jug.

New t-shirt designs.

Richard Siri in control! I think Richard used to roller skate.

Mike Lake using his arms to steer.

Tom Jacobs proudly holding up his “Bay City Soda Water Co S.F.” at the Reno Shootout. Note that he is holding his award plaque.

to another back operation. All went well, and he will be back into the bottle action very soon. The show was great...seeing old friends like James Bell from Australia, Jodie and Brian Schilz of Ogallala, Nebraska, and Bob Terry of Colorado, to name a few. The displays were all great. Eric McGuire’s banquet talk and slide show was very, very good. The staff and the volunteers were fantastic. My sales were very good. My bowling was very ??? I’ve never thrown so many “gutter-balls” in my life. The pink, yellow and purple bowling pins and neon-lighted lanes didn’t help me at all. It was a great show with great people, and I will see you all in Houston.

[Michael Seeliger, Brooklyn, Wisconsin] As the incoming FOHBC president, I was amazed at the show’s complexity... all the pieces that had to come together to make it happen. My congratulations to Richard Siri and his crew for their outstand ing accomplishments. I got to know many more people in the Federation on a more personal level as I walked around and talked to the dealers. I got some great ideas from them and some suggestions for future shows. I met some new Warner collectors and developed new friendships that will add considerably to my enjoyment of the Warner pursuit. The dealers I talked to said they were having a successful show and selling was brisk. Our attendance was strong well into the afternoon of the first day, adding to the show’s success. Also, allowing the dealers to take home the tablecloths which the Federation had decided to leave with the resort provided an opportunity to let them know that this was, indeed, their Federation and that we were thinking of them. When the show ended, it was quite satisfying to collect our newfound treasures, say our goodbyes, and get on the road. Houston 2024 indeed seems a long way off, but the time leading up to it is certainly filled with excitement because of what it proposes to bring to the Federation. Stay tuned for all the developments coming our way.

[Stephen Hubbell, Gig Harbor, Washington] I really enjoyed the 2022 Reno National Show. The amount of quality bottles that showed up was amazing in all categories. While the number of tables at this National show was smaller than the previous Reno National show, due to the passing of some dealers, it made up for it in the quantity and quality of bottles. It is not often you see two green Drakes Plantation Bitters and a green Cassin’s Bitters for sale at the same time in a show. All the seminars were very interesting and thorough. I especially liked John Shroyer’s pre sentation on bottles found in the mud near an old Bay Area oyster processing factory. All the displays were fantastic. I especially liked the Top 25 Western Whiskey Bottle display; it is not often you can see examples from all 25 whiskey brands in one place. The food bottle display was amazing, not only for all the different shapes of the food bottles but also their colors. The color run of bottles in the Western ammonia bottle display was also fantastic, and the historical information provided for the various Bay Area ammonia manufacturers was the icing on the cake. This show was pure fun, and it was great seeing all of my friends again.

[Richard Siri, Santa Rosa, California] Overall, Reno was a success; attendance was good with lots of early lookers on Friday. The best selection of top Western bottles that I’ve seen in years. No reports of theft, and for a show this size, that was great. We were light on displays, but the ones there showed some outstanding bottles. Lou Pellegrini’s food bottle display took

Amazing “Dickey’s” druggist bottles for sale.

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Jeff Wichmann with American Bottle Auctions generously donated $1,000 for ten $100 floor drawings.

Sodas and beers

they wanted to play Scavenger Hunt Bottle Bingo (see page 49).

This game was neat as some adults played and filled the whole card. They said they learned so much and had fun interacting with the dealers. $100 gift certificates were also coordinated from the FOHBC tables. Jeff Wichmann, with American Bottle

Auctions, generously donated $1,000 for ten drawings. Richard Siri was continuously calling numbers as thrilled winners made their way to the podium. The redeemed certificate had to be used within the showroom to purchase dealer items or merchandise. I already mentioned that display voting occurred at the FOHBC tables, along with the walk-in bottle and glass appraisals.

FOHBC Virtual Museum Imaging

Across the wide entry and egress vestibule along “Display Lane” was a prominent area used for Virtual Museum imaging (see page 46). We advertised all year that Alan DeMaison, our imaging chief, would be at Reno and asked if you had potential pieces for the museum to stop by the area, or better yet, make an informal appointment.

We missed imaging at our last two conventions due to Covid, (2020 and 2021), and Alan canceled an appearance at the 2019 Augusta National for health reasons. Nothing would hold Alan back this year, even though he does not fly! For the second time, he came west to a national using Amtrak. In 2012, he wrote an article, Reno Expo: By Rail or Bust, about his excursion in the September–October 2012 issue of Bottles and Extras

With a big banner, multiple white cloth-covered tables, and his lighting, camera, and other equipment, Alan imaged and inter acted with his “customers” and the crowd. It seemed that he was always busy and reported that he was able to image 90 excellent specimens for the museum. He also secured some generous gift donations.

A sample cross-section of bottles imaged included a 16 oz. twotone “Warner’s Safe Diabetes Remedy” from the Craig collection, four very different “Old Sachems Bitters and Wigwam Tonic” figural barrels from the Meyer collection, a 14 ½” tall, teal blue, “Willington gothic pickle” from the Rogers collection, a super rare, round-bottom “Flushing Mineral Springs Iron Water” from the Knapik collection, a “Louisville Glass Works Double Eagle” GII-31 historical flask from the Bingham collection, a fully labeled and embossed “Kellogg’s AA Extra Kentucky Bourbon” from the Burgarella collection and a stunning green, “Drakes Plantation Bitters Patented 1869” 5-log figural cabin, to name a few. Please keep up with your visits to the Virtual Museum to see these bottles and thousands of others when you count spinners and static support images. Alan says he will be in Houston in 2024 and possibly at other major shows around the country.

Team Bowling Event, Saturday, 30 July 2022, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, GSR Bowling Center, Grand Sierra Resort

On Saturday night of the convention, we tried something differ ent and had a “Team Bowling Event.” We asked convention-go ers to team up for the FOHBC Reno 2022 Bowling Event at the GSR Bowling Center, a stone’s throw from our entry doors to the Summit Pavilion. The recently updated 50-lane GSR Bowl ing Center highlights include an Automatic Scoring System, and

Best of Show. The Top 25 Western Whiskey display drew lots of attention, and it is going back to the dark side, never to be seen again by the masses. Of course, you can check them out in the FOHBC Virtual Museum. The silent auction had lots of bargains and was an experiment for future shows, though it probably won’t happen again. Considering Covid-19, record gas prices, and airline challenges, I believe Reno was way better than the average show.

[Joesie Elaine Antonio, Oahu, Hawaii] Aloha, we had an amazing time at the bottle show. It was a very eventful experi ence, and we were glad we could make it out there. We had our monthly bottle meeting tonight, and we raffled two souvenir books for club members to have and wondered if there were any left over. I would be willing to buy them as a few of our members want a copy because our logo is featured in it, if not, that is ok too. I just wanted to reach out and say good job on putting on the show; we really appreciate all the hard work it takes to get such a big event together. Mahalo, for your time.

[Angelina Pellegrini-Ott, Pleasanton, California] I had been looking forward to photographing the Reno show since it was rescheduled, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. It was so good to see everyone again, exchanging stories and bottles. Taking pictures of all the cool bottles, advertisements, gowiths, and knick-knacks is an honor and joy for me. I enjoyed seeing old friends and having some great conversations with new friends. Everyone was so kind and thanked me continu ously, but I just want the FOHBC and all its members to know how grateful I am to be a part of this community and to be the one to preserve some of the west coast shows through photos! Thank you all!

[Bella Meyer, Houston, Texas] For the first time, I got to experience “The Biggest Little City in the World,” and it couldn’t have been a better first impression. This is my fifth national convention, and it’s safe to say I had the most fun in Reno. Every year I learn more and more about bottles and their history. As youth coordinator for the FOHBC, I have enjoyed organizing the children’s activities, such as bottle grab bags, bottle bingo, and scavenger hunt. These activities will influence these children to become more interested in bottles and their history and encourage them to start their own collections. It was a privilege to help set up and monitor the seminars this year. It was neat to learn about Mr. Shroyer’s beach finds, Mr. Seeliger’s presentation of Dr. Craig’s formula and his various attempts to keep his business afloat, and Mr. Burton’s presentation on the Grace Brothers Brewery. Seminars are so educational, and these men have made it very interesting for young ears like me. I enjoyed helping out with the front tables. From table set up to selling merchandise and raffle sales, I got the opportunity to meet new people. This convention was truly the highlight of my summer, and I cannot wait until the next FOHBC convention.

I have enjoyed organizing the children’s activities, such as bottle grab bags, bottle bingo, and scavenger hunt. [Bella Meyer]

Blacklight Bowling, a new one for me.

Though I would have liked a live bottle and glass auction, that was not in the cards this year. Our Silent Auction was supposed to offset this situation. In some nationals, we have had Room Hopping, though our bowling event gave our convention-goers yet another option at the Grand Sierra Resort.

So back in 2019 or so, chairman Richard Siri proposed a bowl ing event. I immediately liked the idea for comical relief if no more. Boy was I right here! Those balls are heavy and the floor is slippery if you go past the line. I know because I slipped and fell in front of everyone. Look for the YouTube Video. There were strikes, gutter balls galore, and some ringers hidden in our midst, like Richard Siri, who won with the best three-game overall score. Helmut Jordt had the best one-game high score.

Showing up to bowl (and not watch like John Burton, Alan De Maison, Henry Guillen, and Bev Siri, to name a few) that night in alphabetical order was Jerry and Helen Forbes (and Cutter), Cecelia Guillen, DeAnna and Helmut Jordt, Mike Lake, the Mey er team (Elizabeth, Bella and myself), the Pellegrini team, Gina, Jordan and Waylon, Dennis Fox, and Richard Siri.

We all had fun; there was so much laughter it was contagious. The best thing was when Bev said afterward that she hadn’t seen her husband Richard smile and have so much fun in years! It’s events like this we will remember.

Convention End, Sunday, 31 July 2022, 2:00 pm, Summit Pavilion, Grand Sierra Resort

I’m going to put some fun people pictures on this final spread. It was refreshing to not hear any complaints about how long the convention was and to hear how appreciative everyone was. Our pent-up demand for commaraderie was evident and the amazing glass that showed up was over the top. Thanks to everyone and especially the two gentleman below, outgoing FOHBC president John O’Neill (right) and incoming president Michael Seeliger. See y’all in Houston in 2024!

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A smiling Pam Hadley from San Pedro, California.

Ralph Hallibaugh, John O’Neill and Eric McGuire. J.F. Cutter Shootout judges.

Tom Chapman (center) flanked by Jeff on the left and Dennis Fox on the right.

Jim Bell from Australia makes the trip each year.

Brent Henningsen, Lou Lambert & Scott Lawson.

Board Members Linda Sheppard, Val & Jim Berry

Bill Ham

Cecilia Guillen

Warren FriedrichMarty Vollmer

Mike & Dixie Bryant

Wiley Pellegrini-Ott & Vicky Chapman.

Michael Mackintosh & Ferdinand Meyer V

Dennis Rogers, Lou Pellegrini & Andrew Koutsoukos

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See Allen in “TheHolyGrailof Chero-Colas” in the Sept–Oct 2022 issue of AB&GC.

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[above] Tom Bender’s renewed enthusiasm for the hobby evolved into one of the finest collections of U.S. coins—a trove that includes the finest PCGS Registry Set of Carson City coinage, the finest com plete certified $3 Gold Proof set ever assembled, an Indian Cents

Basic Proof set that is ranked No. 2 all-time finest in the PCGS Set Registry, and a Lincoln Basic Circulation Strike set that is ranked No. 3 current finest and No. 5 all-time finest. More than 300 coins from Bender’s extraordinary collection were offered in Heritage Auctions’ Aug. 22-28, 2022 sale.

[right] During what is called “The Big Dig,” a cache of Pacific Congress Waters came from a single location in a downtown San Francisco dump. The dump was not a dump but a bottle-recycling plant from an earlier time. The bottles found were all oddballs, misfits that weren’t the regular shape of a generic bottle, a whiskey or soda, for instance. In other words, non-reusable. Instead, there were things like the Pacific Congress Springs, some without the running deer and some with, too distinct to re-use. Also found was the Bryant’s Stomach Bitters cone, Cassin’s Stomach Bitters, a new find in the name of AT&Co., the beautiful and elusive V. Squarza, the incredibly wonderful Dr. Parker’s Indian Tla-Quillaugh’s, and many, many more. All rare, with San Francisco heritage, exotic, and mostly very valuable.

[left] GXV-21 Extremely rare “Good Samaritan Brandy – “Gentry, Slote & Co. New York” plump chestnut form with large red iron pontil. The bottle was a barn find at the historic Darlington Farm (Delaware County, PA), in 2017. The farm property was purchased by William Penn in 1682 and granted to John Sharpless. In 1797 it was purchased by the Darlington family by virtue of Amy Sharpless’s marriage to Jesse Darlington. The farm had its own post office and people came from far and wide to have their mail, especially Valentines cards, stamped “Darlington, Pa”. In 1922, the farm was bought by Charles Wood the founder of Wawa Dairy. –John Pastor, American Glass Gallery

[right opposing page] August 28, 2022: 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps Card Shatters Auction Record as Most Expensive Ever Sold. Featuring one of baseball’s most beloved and celebrated legends, the 1952 card, dis playing the face and status of the iconic Hall of Fame New York Yankee, sold for a total of $12.6 million. The winning bid included the buyer’s pre mium—20 percent of a successful bid. The previous record for the most expensive collecting card sold was a 1909 Honus Wagner one, which fetched $6.6 million. Offered through Heritage Auctions, the already rare Mantle card was graded an astonishing 9.5, making it the holy grail for collectors with (extremely) deep pockets. – Heritage Auctions

[above] Golf-ball-sized pure gold nugget is ‘biggest ever found in UK waters.’ So rare is the find, the exact location and person who made the discovery has not been disclosed to prevent treasure-seekers flocking to the area. The 85.7g nugget was discovered by a man in Scotland while lying face down in a river in a process known as “sniping,” where people use snorkels to search riverbeds.

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Lost & Found

[left] I was very excited to get the Dierker & Speck California Herb Bitters from Pittsburgh. The bottle was found in a shed in Ohio. The thing that’s neat is this is the only one known and is the first listing for California Herb Bitters in the Pittsburgh directory. –Chip Cable

[above] A millennia-old Egyptian canopic jar lid was found in a shipment to the port at Memphis, Tennessee on August 17, 2022. Experts dated the lid back to the Egyptian Third Intermediate Period. This period fell between 1069 BC and 653 BC, so the lid is potentially as old as 3,000 years. Canopic jars, also known as jars of the old kingdom, were the containers used to hold the internal organs that were removed from the dead body before mummification.

[below] Rare early 12-cent U.S. postage stamp with bust of Washington brings $19,520 at Holabird’s Wild West Auction, July 21-24, 2022.

[right] “DR DEGURLEY’S HERB BITTERS MANUFACTURED BALTIMORE. MD (Pictorial image of 5-story building), possibly Baltimore Glass Works, 1865 –1870. Extremely rare. The bottle was found in the cupboard of an old one-room-farmhouse shack, in northeastern West Virginia. –American Glass Gallery Auction 14

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Thirteen Queens - Dave Kyle

My group of cowboys, Indians and Western-theme ACL soda bottles. – Mike Dickman

My Lacour’s Bitters – Warren Friedrich

“T. K. Hibbert Pittsburg” bottles Chip Cable

A beautiful “Clear” day. Bill Sigrist

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A few decent Colorado hutches from my collection - Jeff Todd

A few early ones - Michael George Syrup Sunday - Karen Fults

Loaf of bread bottle collection - Robert Smith

Balser’s Ague Cure and a 3-bladed fleam...a primitive surgical knife specifically designed for bloodletting. Bob Jochums

Mixers & Beaters - Steve Kehrer

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FOR SALE: Mint: 1) Warner’s Safe Nerv ine half pt. slugplate. Light amber, $300 2) Warners’s Safe Cure London, half pint, green, $300 3) Warner’s Safe Kidney & Liver Cure. Pint, slugplate, A & D.H.C. on bottom, $250 4) Warner’s Diabetes Cure, pint. Melbourne, $150 5) Dr. Von Hopfs Curacoa Bitters, Chamberlain & Co., Des Moines, Iowa, yellow, $175. I have a lot more Warner’s for sale. Will trade for mini whiskey jugs. Stencil or scratch with maker and town and city on them. Jack Brower, 479.434.6306 11/01/22

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WANTED: BLACK HAWK, COLORADO Th. Crook Sky Light whiskey flask. I will pay $10,000 for a half-pint coffin or a pint coffin or a pint shoofly. Flask must be in mint condi tion and delivered to Colorado. Other Black Hawk bottles might be of interest if not already owned. Contact: David D. Spellman at spellmand@centurylink.net 01/01/23

WANTED: New members to join the St Louis Antique Bottle Collectors Association. We meet at the Family Life Center at First Baptist, 2012 Missouri State Road, Basement, Arnold, Missouri, 1st Tuesdays (except July when we don’t meet) at 6:30 pm. Always a lively dis cussion. Patsy Jett, Show Chair, 314.570.6917 11/01/22

WANTED: Dandelion Bitters, Beggs Dande lion Bitters (B 51, Flask), (B 52, square, Chi cago, Ill.) and (B 53, square, Sioux City, Iowa) plus D 11, D 12, D 14, D 14.5, D 14.7 & D 15. Start calling & stop stalling! 415.518.4124 or email me at hawkeye751@outlook.com. All colors–Perfect only. 11/01/22

WANTED: Rare Dr. Kilmer examples (such as sample bottles of Cough Cure or Female

Remedy) or any examples with contents/boxes/ circulars. Also, rare cobalt “Extract of Witch Hazel, 8” (see Adams’ Bottle Collecting in New England, page 30). Also, if anyone has the prices realized list from the 1976 Charles Vuono auction, I would greatly appreciate it if they would scan it and email it to me. Mike, maleect@aol.com (preferred) or 623.440.1929. 05/01/22

WANTED: Colored Figural Bitters. Also other bitters that are unusually shaped or unusually colored, for their grouping! Mint specimens only please! Randolph Haumann, 10410 Gold Arrow Drive, Reno, Nevada 89521-5190 or cell 415.518.4124 (leave message) or email: hawkeye751@outlook.com, Call Now! So you are not sorry...Later! 11/01/24

WANTED: North Jersey Sodas, Hunterdon and Somerset County bottles, picture beers, sodas and Hutches. Contact: Ray Buch, 908.735.5014. 05/01/22

WANTED: Dr. Ball’s Vegetable Stomach Bit ters, O.P., Mint. Contact: Michael Willbanks, 179 Cottage Street, New Bedford, MA 02740; Phone: 508.542.2750 05/01/22

WANTED: Authentic bottle or jug with name Morton on it. This was my father’s name. No preference as to size of any item. Contact Dar lene Furda: Email: dfurda@roadrunner.com or landline: 818 889.5451. 05/01/22

WANTED: Pontiled Vermont bottles. Contact: David Mosher, Email: dachamo@comcast. net 05/01/22

WANTED: “Dr. Leroy’s Antidote to Malaria Morris Illinois” Russ Sineni, 815.501.6820 or bottlenut@aol.com 05/01/22

WANTED: Blob sodas from Central Illinois. Also, beer bottles from Peoria, Illinois. Contact: Jim Searle 309.346.7804 or Email: skyjames962@gmail.com 05/01/22

WANTED: Williamsport, PA – all rare bottles from Williamsport, PA including labeled, col ored hutches/squats from Muncy, Watsontown, Lock Haven, Lewisburg, Milton, Jersey Shore, Renovo, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Danville. Dr Porter bottles from Towanda, PA. Minnequa Springs bottles from Canton, PA/Bradford County. Also, blue decorated crocks from Williamsport PA such as Slpe, Moore, Nichols, Hobart, or Rexford & Gordon. Contact: Bob Kane 570.220.5982. 05/01/22

WANTED: I seek to offer in trade following Antique Early 19th Century PA Coal Region stone bottles, one from a Pottsville brewery and the other Shamokin. Large early large lip bottles. Also, seek in trade certain Weissport PA bottle. I do not have certain early bitters, Amber Wishart’s Pine Tree bottle and others. Contact: David and Joann of Limerick, PA area, Email: cestia777@gmail.com 05/01/22

WANTED: For research project: Vermont drugstore bottles: JERICHO DRUG STORE / JERICHO, VT and also, DR. W.S. NAY / UNDERHILL, VT. Also want genuine Colo rado Territory map. Thanks. Don Fritschel, donfritschel@gmail.com 05/01/22

WANTED: Hobble skirt embossed Coca-Cola bottles: 1915s, 1923s, D-Patent’s 6 oz and 6 1/2 oz. Collector will buy or trade. Jim Georges, georges77@twcny.rr.com or 315.662.7729. 07/01/24

WANTED: U.S.A. Hospital Dept. and any pre1866 embossed food bottles, mustards, early Baltimore, Wheeling, D.C., Alexandria sodas, beers, (stoneware or glass) damage free. Bruce, cwaddic@yahoo.com, 703.307.7792. 12/01/22

WANTED: Colored Illinois and Missouri Sodas. Also Colored Fruit Jars. Top $$$ Paid. Call, text or email. Steve Kehrer, email: kehrer00@gmail.com, 618.410.4142. 03/01/23

WANTED: Philadelphia Strap-sided or Seamed Whiskey Flasks. I collect and catalog these and also have an interest in Thomas H. Dillon (TD) Philadelphia mineral water bottles. Please contact me if you have any in your col lection or wish to sell. Art Miron, email: jestar484@verizon.net, 215.248.4612. 06/01/22

WANTED: CABINS such as: GV11 2 Harri son Tippecanoe Cabin, P132 Prairie Plantation Bitters, W160 Woodgates Bitters, M42 Martins Bermuda Bitters, C698 Pottery Ink, C675 Cabin Ink, L62 Lediard 1863 OK Plantation (no lettering), Wiggs Bros. Cabin, Roehlling & Schultz Cabin, George Ohr Pottery Cabin, Bennington Pottery Cabin, “The Log Cabin” Portland, OR, Bob Terry, 303.569.2502, email: llterryualusa@yahoo.com 12/01/22

WANTED: Harley bottles of West Chester, Pa. and Philadelphia, Pa. The West Chester bottles (3) display either J. Harley, James Harley or E.M. Harley. The Phila. Bottles (4) display Edwd. Harley, Schul (Schuylkill) 4th & Market St., Philada or E. Harley, 802 Market St. or E.

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WANTED: Collectors of all good, colored glass. Crude and mint. Eastern or Western. Hair, Inks, Meds, Bitters, Pickles and Pepper Sauces. Also collect Red Wing and Blue White Stoneware. Ed & Tami Barber, 425.941.5620, etwcb4@comcast.net, 05/01/22

WANTED: Native Southern Californian still needs the sample bottle embossed, FIRST WATER FROM LOS ANGELES AQUADUCT NOV 5th 1913. It celebrated the opening of the 235-mile aqueduct from Owens Valley to L.A. and spawned one of the most aggressive growth spurts ever! PS: When in Montrose, Colorado, visit Richard Fikes Museum of the Mountain West–outstanding bottle collection. It was the highlight of our trip last summer. Marty Vollmer, 803.629.8553, martyvollmer@aol.com, 05/01/22

WANTED: Bliss Bottles and go-withs also Speta Milk Bottles and go-withs from Cleve land, Ohio. Bruce Bliss, 814.765.5911, 05/01/22

WANTED: Buy-Sell-Trade fruit jars and parts, lids, metal pieces, etc. One piece or a collec tion. Dave Eifler, 269.362.1302, 4043 Wildon Ct., Buchanan, MI 49107. 05/03/21

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WANTED: Bethel, Vermont antique bottles. David Hardy, stoddardglassman@aol.com 09/01/22

WANTED: Damaged: early, whittled, colored “squares” or damaged, scarcer Pikes Peak flasks. Tom, 707.397-1815 or pontil1903@ yahoo.com 09/01/22

WANTED: 1 gallon white jug with pour lip, cobalt lettering, reads: Signet Ink, Russian

Cement Co. Le Pages Glue. Call 567.208.1676 leave message, email dcv8845@thewavz.com with pictures. Thanks David Curtis 09/01/22

WANTED: Top price paid for these two Hutch’s. Must be in very good condition.

1) J. H. Powers / Bottler / Farmington / N. H., 2) John McCaffrey / Nesquehoning, PA, Zang Wood, 1612 Camino Rio, Farmington, New Mexico, 87401, 505.327.1316, email: zapa33-51@msn.com 11/01/22

WANTED: Damaged: early, whittled, colored “squares” or damaged, scarcer Pikes Peak flasks. Tom, 707.397.1815 or pontil1903@yahoo.com 11/01/22

WANTED: NuGrape and NuMint. Please see my NuGrape articles in the Jan–Feb 2020 and 2021 issues of Bottles and Extras. My research is ongoing and historic documents are needed. All NuMint and pre-Mae West NuGrape bottles are of interest as well as advertising items of ANY kind. Send pics please. Contact me at: nugrapekid@gmail.com. Thank you kindly!

Mike Brown 11/01/22

WANTED: I’m the Ford City, Pennsylva nia bottle guy. Help me out. I’m interested in any Ford City, PA embossed soda or beer bottles. Bill Oleksak, 724.859.0113, bil loleksak1947@gmail. com 11/01/22

WANTED: Hello Levi Strauss and Western collectors! Years ago, a wellknown California dealer discovered a major California gold rush archive from the Hardy-Kennedy store in Forest Hill, California. In it were a number of Levi Strauss billheads from the 1850s. We are looking for collectors who may have bought one or more and are soliciting copies of these billheads for an important paper I am working on. The

information contained on these may be integral to the substance of my proposed paper and may enhance the value of your billhead! I am looking forward to some discoveries. Thanks in advance. Fred Holabird, fredholabird@gmail. com, 775.851.1859 11/01/22

WANTED: ISO a stoneware script jug reading “Hickey Bros Raritan NJ.” If you are thinning your collection, please contact me. Also inter ested in glass bottles reading “Richard Hickey Raritan NJ.” cottagerows@yahoo.com 11/01/22

SHOWS, STOPS & SERVICES

NEEDING: Historical pictures for the online FOHBC Research Library. 03/01/23

REMEMBER: Please keep up with your membership to avoid interrupted service.

AUCTION PRICE REPORT: Remember, all FOHBC members get access to the Auction Price Report website. Visit the FOHBC.org Members Portal.

Sho-Biz Calendar of Shows

FOHBC Sho - Biz is published in the interest of the hobby. Federation-affiliated clubs are indicated in red. Information on upcoming collecting events is welcome, but space is limited. Please send at least three months in advance, including telephone number to: FOHBC Sho-Biz, c/o Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford Street, Studio 1A, Houston, Texas 77002; phone: 713.504.0628; email: fohbcmembers@gmail.com Show schedules are subject to change. Please call before traveling long distances. All listings published here will also be published on the FOHBC.org website.

05 November 2022 – South Boston, Virginia

3rd Annual Southern Virginia Bottle & Small Collectibles Fair, 1540 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, Virginia. 24592, Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Setup: November 4, 2022, Admission $5, South Boston-Halifax Co. Museum, Contact: Karen Taylor, Administrator, 1540 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, Va. 24592, 434.572.9200, info@sbhcmuseum.org

06 November 2022 – Elton, Maryland

The Tri-State Bottle Collectors and Diggers Club

49th Annual Show & Sale, Singerly Fire Hall, Routes 279 & 213 (I-95 exit 109A), 300 Newark Avenue, Elkton, Maryland 21922, Sunday, November 6, 2022, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, No Early Admission, Dealers only entry at 6:30 am, Set-up begins at 7:00 am, Admission: $3 per person, Children under age 12 free, Tri-State Bottle Collectors and Diggers Club, Inc, Contact: Dave Brown, Show Chair, 6 Martine Court, Newark, Delaware 19711, 302.388.9311, dbrown3942@comcast.net, FOHBC

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11 & 12 November 2022 – Jefferson, Georgia

51st Annual Southeastern Antique Bottle and Pottery Show, Sponsored by the R.M. Rose Co., Saturday, November 12th, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Dealer Setup & Early Ad mission, Friday, November 11th, 3:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 9:00 am, Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam Street, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, Free Admission! Early Admission with Dealers: $10, For table reservations and show information contact: Jack Hewitt, Box 12126, Big Canoe, Jasper, Georgia 30143, 770.856.6062 or Bill Johnson, 770.823.2626, bj3605@comcast.net, FOHBC Member Club

11 & 12 November 2022 – Houston, Texas

53 Years Strong! Houston Bottle, Advertising & Col lectibles Show, Saturday, November 12th 2022, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop W. Freeway, Houston Texas 77040, 610 North Loop–East/ West, TC Jester Exit. Early Admission Friday November 11th, 1:00 pm to 8 pm, $10 per person, free admission *Saturday* For show and table information contact Barbara J. Puckett, 907 W. Temple, Houston, Texas 77009 home (h) 713.862.1690 or cell 713.409.9940, email: Bpuckett77009@yahoo.com

11 & 12 November 2022 – Auburn, California ’49er Historical Bottle Association Best in the West Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show 2022, Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center, Auburn, California, For show info contact: Dan Bell 530.305.8794 or Max Bell 530.823.3315, FOHBC Member Club

12 November 2022 – Royal Oak, Michigan Metropolitan Detroit Antique Bottle Club’s 39th Annual Antique Bottle Show & Sale, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, Admission $2, Free Appraisals! Royal Oak Elks Lodge #1523, 2401 E. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, Contact: Mike Brodzik, Club President and Show Chairman, 586.219.9980, bottlemike@outlook.com, FOHBC Member Club

12 November 2022 – Belleville, Illinois Eastside Spectacular #15 combined Brewery Collectibles Show & Antique Bottle and Jar Show, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Belleclair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt East Belleville, Illinois (15 minutes from St. Louis) 275 Tables, 500 Walk-ins, Free parking, Large raffle, Food and drink on premises, For information contact: Kevin Kious, 618.346.2634, whoisthealeman@aol.com

13 November 2022 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Antique Bottle Club’s 52nd Annual Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, early buyers 7:00 am, $25. Admission is $3. www.PittsburghAntiqueBottleClub.org, Elizabeth VFD Event Center, 107 Market Street, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 15037, Contact Info: Bob DeCroo, 724.326.8741 or Jay Hawkins, 724.872.6013, FOHBC Member Club

20 November 2022 – Wheaton, Illinois

The Antique Bottle Club of Northern Illinois is having an Antique Bottle & Advertising Show on November 20th, 2022, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. The show opens Sunday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Early buyers: Sunday 6 am to 8 am. Dealer set up Saturday 5 to 8:00 pm and Sunday 6:00 to 8:00 am. Tables are $40 each, or three tables for $100. For a contract, contact John Puzzo, Show chairman, at 815.482.4017 or Greg Schueneman at 847.623.7572. All checks or money orders are to be made out to The Antique Bottle Club of Northern Illinois and sent to 270 Stanley Ave. Waukegan Illinois. 60085. Early Buyer’s admission on Sunday is $10. General Admission is $5. FOHBC Member Club

26 & 27 November 2022 – Traralgon, Victoria, Australia

51st National Bottles & Collectables Show & 25th Gippsland Antiques & Collectables Fair, Saturday, 26th November, 9.30 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday, 27th November, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, Catterick Cres. Traralgon, Victoria. Admission: Adults $5 Children under 16 yrs. Free. Early Bird Entry: Friday from 6:30 pm (Bottle Auction) & Saturday from 8:00 am $30. Inquiries: Wayne: 0435587535, waynhbotl@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/gippslandantiques, Hosted by Gippsland Antique Bottles & Collectables Club Inc.

27 November 2022 – Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

52nd Annual Antique Bottle and Collectibles Show, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge #1395, 1 Per rin Ave., Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442, just off I-287 Exit 57, $3 admission, $15 early admission (8:00 am), Featuring all types of antique bottles, glassware, stoneware, advertising, postcards, small antiques, etc., Sponsored by North Jersey

Antique Bottle Collectors Ass’n, Vendor info: 201.493.7172, All welcome! FOHBC Member Club

08 January 2023 – Taunton, Massachusetts

Little Rhody Bottle Club Show, Clarion Hotel, Taunton, Massachusetts, Early Admission, $15, 8:00 am, General Admission $3, 9:00 am, Contact Bill or Linda Rose, sierramadre@ comcast.net, 508.880.4929, FOHBC Member Club

19 - 21 January 2023 – Muncie, Indiana

Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club presents

The 2023 Muncie Convention! Located at Courtyard by Marriott & Horizons Convention Center (401 S. High St., Muncie, Indiana) 51st Annual Rendezvous Non-Stop 3-Day Event, Dealers & Collectors Get Together at Hotel. Swapping Jars. Swapping Stories. Culminating at the Show with over 80 Tables, Thursday, Jan 19. Room-to-Room Sales, Hospitality Suite, Seminars/Tours, Friday, Jan 20, Club Meetings, Show & Tell, Auction, Saturday, Jan 21 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Free Appraisals, $2 Admission, Details at fruitjar.org. Special Hotel Rate $94 night. Book by 12/17/2022. 765.287.8550, $40/First Table & $30 for Additional Table, montyfoust@comcast.net, 765.635.4626, FOHBC Member Club

12 February 2023 – Columbus, Ohio

The Central Ohio Antique Bottle Club’s 52nd Annual Show & Sale, Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; early buyers 7:00 to 9:00 am, $20. Admission $5, Doubletree Inn, 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio (I-270 & Rt. 23), Contact Rojer Moody, 740.703.4913, rtmoody@juno.com or Brad Funk, 614.264.7846, bradfunk@yahoo.com

11 March 2023 – Platte City, Missouri

NW Missouri Insulator and Bottle Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Dealer set up on Friday afternoon, Platte County Fairgrounds, 15730 Fairgrounds Rd., Platte City, Missouri, 85+ tables of Insulators, bottles, jars, telephones, lightning rod balls & arrows, advertising and other misc. antiques. Established show with a lot of advertising. Easy access from interstate. Great foot traffic from Kansas City, St. Joseph & surrounding rural areas. Display space is available and displays are welcome. For dealer and/or show information, contact Darryl Wagner, insulators@ dwagnerkc.com or 816.719.0801. FREE Insulator & bottle appraisal available at each show.

01 April 2023 – Wheaton, Illinois

DuPage Collectors Expo featuring insulators, lighting rod items, weather vanes, telephone & telegraph items, bottles, jars, and related items. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, Admission $2, Contact: Bob Stahr, 360 S. Kenilworth Ave., Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, 630.793.5345, bob@hemingray.com, Hemingray Historian & Collector

02 April 2023 – Hutchinson, Kansas

The 16th Annual Kansas Territory Bottle & Post Card Show & Sale, General Admission: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Kan sas State Fairgrounds, Sunflower Building, 2000 N. Poplar Street, Hutchinson, Kansas, Info: Mike McJunkin, 620.728.8304, scarleits@cox.net or Mark Law, 785.224.4836, kansasbottles@ gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club

16 April 2023 – Bloomington, Minnesota

North Star Historical Bottle Association Presents its 51st Annual Antique Bottle, Advertising, and Stoneware Show and Sale, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Event Center, 1114 American Blvd. West, Bloomington, Minnesota 55420. Info: 651.271-3423, AKonitzer1@gmail. com, FOHBC Member Club

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22 April 2023 — Columbia, South Carolina

The South Carolina Bottle Club’s 50th Annual Show & Sale, 206 Jamil Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, 172 Tables last year with room to grow! Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Donation at the door suggested, Dealer Only Set-Up 7:00 am to 9:00 am, Jamil Shrine Temple, Contact: Marty Vollmer 803.629.8553, martyvollmer@aol.com or Art Gose 803.840.1539, scbottlehunters@gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club

30 April 2023 – Morgantown, West Virginia

6th Annual Dunkard Valley Antique Bottle Stone ware Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Early buyers 7:30 am, $25. Both inside and outside vendor spaces are available! Monongalia County Extension Services & 4H Center, 270 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV 26501, Contact: Don Kelley, 724.998.2734, bonzeyekelley@gmail.com

07 May 2023 – Gray, Tennessee

State of Franklin Antique Bottles & Collectible Assoc. 25th Annual Show & Sale, Saturday, May 6th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Appalachian Fairground, 100 Lakeview Street, Gray, Tennessee 37615, Exit 13 on I-216, No Early Admission. sfabca.com, FOHBC Member Club

20 May 2023 – Gardendale, Alabama

3rd Annual Alabama Bottle & Antique Show, Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; free admission and appraisals. Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale, Alabama 35071 (10 minutes north of Birmingham). Info: Keith Quinn: 205.365.1983, klq1812@gmail.com or Steve Holland, 205.492.6864. Visit our Facebook page Alabama Bottle Collectors’ Society. FOHBC Member Club

21 May 2023 – Washington, Pennsylvania Washington County Antique Bottle Club 49th Annual Show and Sale, Alpine Star Lodge, 735 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, Admission $3, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Info: Ed Kuskie, 412.405.9061, 352 Pineview Drive, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 15037, bottlewizard@comcasat. net, FOHBC Member Club

01 August to 04 August 2024 – Houston, Texas

2024 Houston National Antique Bottle & Glass Convention & Expo hosted by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. Brought to you by Peachridge Collections, LLC. Host Hotel: Hotel Zaza Museum District. Fearuring a major, 8,000 square foot museum exhibition that will include the Sandor P. Fuss collection and selected highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti collections. Simultaneous FOHBC Virtual Museum Exhibition of same. Contact Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com for information, FOHBC Event

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Membership Benefits

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is a non-profit organization supporting antique bottles and glass collecting. The goal of the FOHBC is to promote the collection, study, preservation and display of historical bottles and related artifacts and to share this information with other collectors and individuals.

Federation membership is open to any individual or club interested in the enjoyment and study of antique bottles. The FOHBC publication, Antique Bottle & Glass Collector, is well-known throughout the hobby world as the leading publication for those inter ested in antique bottle and glass collecting and all associated ephemera. The FOHBC Virtual Museum is the most comprehensive antique bottle and glass experience on the Internet. Your FOHBC Individual Membership benefits include:

A full year subscription to the all-color, bi-monthly (6 issues a year) 72-page plus covers publication, Antique Bottle & Glass Collector. Various membership options are available including Digital Membership.

Free advertising of “For Sale” items in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector (restrictions apply—ads may be up to 100 words, items must be of $25 or greater value, and free advertisements are limited to the first received. One free ad of 60 words each year for use for items such as For Sale and Wanted, trade offers, etc.

Access to FOHBC.org, a comprehensive website dedicated to the organization and hobby. Access through the Members Portal to the Membership Directory, archived FOHBC past issues, indexed articles and a vast assortment of research material.

Access to the FOHBC Virtual Museum of Historical Bottles & Glass. FOHBC members are museum members.

Access to the online FOHBC Auction Price Report. Look for the cost and description of anything auctioned by the top antique bottle and glass auction houses in the past decade. Easy to use and navigate. Updated annually.

The opportunity to obtain discounts to be used on “Early Admission” or table rental at the annual FOHBC National Shows and Conventions

FOHBC digital newsletter and so much more. We encourage Affiliated Bottle Club memberships by offering these additional benefits to your group:

Club Display advertising in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector at discount of 50%. Insertion of your bottle club show ad on the Federation website to increase your show’s exposure. Links to your club website free of charge. Social Media (Facebook) exposure.

Free Federation ribbon for Most Educational display at your show. Participation in the Federation-sponsored insurance program for your club show and any other club-sponsored activities.

We need your support! Our continued existence is dependent upon your participation as well as expanding our membership. If you haven’t yet joined our organization, please do so and begin reaping the benefits. If you are already a member, please encourage your friends and fellow collectors to JOIN US!!

For more information, questions, or to join the FOHBC, please contact: Elizabeth Meyer, FOHBC Business Manager, FMG Design, Inc., 101 Crawford Street, Studio 1A, Houston, Texas 77002, phone: 713.504.0628 or email: fohbcmembers@gmail.com or visit our home page at FOHBC.org

Where there’s a will there’s a way to leave Donations to the FOHBC Did you know the FOHBC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization?

How does that affect you? It allows tax deductions for any and all donations to the FOHBC. You might also consider a bequest in your will to the FOHBC. This could be a certain amount of money or part or all of your bottle collection. The appraised value of your collection would be able to be deducted from your taxes. (This is not legal advice, please consult an attorney.) The same-type wording could be used for bequeathing your collection or part of it; however, before donating your collection (or part of it), you would need the collection appraised by a professional appraiser with knowledge of bottles and their market values. This is the amount that would be tax deductible. Thank you for considering the FOHBC in your donation plans.

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Affiliated Club Membership for only $75 with liability insurance for all club-sponsored events, 50% discount on advertising in Antique Bottle & Glass Collector, plus much more, Contact: FOHBC Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, FMG Design. Inc., 101 Crawford Street, Studio 1A, Houston, Texas 77002

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We welcome the submission of articles and related pictures pertaining to antique bottle and early glass collecting, our hobby, digging, diving, and finding, as well as other interesting stories.

SUBMISSION POLICY—Articles:

All Antique Bottle & Glass Collector articles or material needs to be submitted via an FTP site, email or hard copy.

Electronic text files should be in Microsoft Word. Electronic photo files should be in JPEG, TIFF or EPS format.

Resolution of 300 dpi at actual publication size is preferred but as low as 150 dpi (at double publication size) is acceptable.

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All ad copy should be typewritten, clearly & legibly printed, or sent via e-mail.

The FOHBC will not be responsible for errors in an ad due to poor quality, illegible copy.

The FOHBC reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

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