The OBC has updated the Bottle Show Calendar with the Mid-Ohio Insulator Show October 30-November 1st in Springfield, OH. Also added were the Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Columbus bottle shows. See the Bottle Show link above for more information. See “Read More” for some great pictures from the past Mid-Ohio show.
North American Glass auction
North American Glass September 2026 auction is set to open Monday September 28th. Lots of quality fruit jars and other items. Closing Thursday October 8th. First jar closes at 3 pm. See the preview at Link to the Auction
The Glass Exchange Auction
Not had any dealings with this Bottle auction, but they have over 500 bottles & others listed. The Glass exchange site. Then scroll down to view catalog link. Auction ends September 13th.
Crowded House Auctions
Online auction with lots of fruit jars and entry level bottles. Visit at Crowded House Auctions. Lots of interesting bottles. Update when I get information on how the bidding works. Ending Monday.
Just in, Insulator Show
Saturday September 12th Richfield, Ohio. See flyer in “Read More” for more information.
Jar and Bottle Show June 13th
Cambridge City, IN. Jar and bottle show June 13th in Memory of Marty Troxell. See the flyer for all the information.
What you missed!
The Ohio Bottle Club has a Zoom meeting every month. Members share stories about recent acquisitions. Read Steven Kaplan’s story.
Insulator Show and Sale
Just added to the Bottle Show page is the Allegheny Valley Insulator Show & Sale for June 20th, West Leechburg, PA.
-Mansfield Bottle Show Communication-
Greetings fellow Ohio Bottle Club members! Spring is arriving and Mansfield weekend will be upon us before we know it. Months of planning and preparing will come to fruition as we gather …
OBC January Meeting
The OBC January meeting will be held as scheduled. The program will be presented by Ken Arthur, World currency oddities past and present. With the cold weather predicted for the week of …
Mansfield Update
Attached is the 2026 Mansfield flier and contract. All contracts have gone out to my dealer mailing list as of this evening.
It is worth mentioning that I have a room block set up at the Hampton Inn as I usually do, but also at the Holiday Inn Express this year! Both room blocks expire 4/8/26, so reservations need to be made by then. Mansfield Contract. Flyer
Thanks so much!
Elizabeth
Mansfield 2026
Mark your calendars for May 9, 2026. You don’t want to miss the 47th annual Mansfield Antique Bottle Show. Dealer setup and early admission on May 8th.
Jeff Wichmann passing
FOHBC “It is with a heavy heart that we learned of the passing of Jeff Wichmann a few days ago. Jeff was a fantastic supporter of the Federation and the Virtual Museum. Jeff was also a life member as well as a member of the Hall of Fame. He also served on the Board of Directors for several years. Jeff’s American Bottle Auctions was always a welcome place to purchase quality bottles. Jeff’s book “The Best of the West-Antique Western Bitter Bottles is a valuable addition for any collector of that genre. His vast knowledge will be missed as will his friendship and continued support of the Federation and all bottle collectors in general.”
