Hello Dealers and Friends! As you are aware, there have been many changes to the bottle show circuit this spring because of COVID-19 precautions and government restrictions to groups and events. The Ohio Bottle Club and Mansfield Bottle Show chairpersons have been in discussions about the upcoming 2020 Mansfield Bottle Show scheduled to be held […]
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January Swirl
The January Swirl has been mailed. I have a few extras for anyone interested in receiving a free sample copy. Email Alan at a.demaison@sbcglobal.net for information.
Jack Sullivan Articles
Jack Sullivan has for many years written an article for each Swirl about some form of Ohio bottle or stoneware history. I have been concerned about preserving this legacy for some time. My calls for help in scanning this awesome resource have gone unanswered. Sad! But it is going to happen. In the right sidebar […]
OBC Strongsville Bottle Show
The OBC Strongsville Bottle Show has a success. With a great hospitality room on Saturday night to the Show on Sunday. Louis and dad John provided attendees a well organized venue in a great location. Thanks to all the dealers and OBC members that provided food for the hospitality room. See all the pictures by […]
Strongsville Contract
Make your plans for September 29th, the OBC Strongsville Antique Bottle show. Download the Contract. The show features a Saturday evening hospitality which you all know the OBC is noted for. The hotel show rate of $79 includes 2 hot breakfasts.
Annual Oktoberfest Insulator Show
9th annual Oktoberfest Insulator Show, Saturday September 21st starting at 10 am, Masonic Hall, 3750 Grant Street, Richfield, OH. Free Admission!
Happy 4th
The Ohio Bottle Club would like to wish all a happy and safe 4th. Enjoy the beautiful Washington Eagle flask on America’s birthday.
Ohio Milk Bottles
New to the webpage are links to Parker Higby’s Ohio Milk Bottle Facebook page. With 200 followers, it is a great resource. Click on the Milk Bottles to the right, the link in the upper right or go to Ohio Milk Bottles directly.
Mansfield is history!
185 inside tables greeted the Mansfield attendees. Elizabeth Lacy was able to reconfigure the show into one building. The new format was actually good for both dealers and the general public. No traveling between buildings. Outside setup was very solid with at least another 15 tables. Lindsey Fifer with new born treated the Friday dealers […]
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from the Ohio Bottle Club. The picture is an Easter card from the 1890’s and of course is from my favorite, “Meadville Pure Rye”. Don’t forget, Mansfield in three short weeks. Still have time to get a contract.
Insulator Show
Just in, an insulator show for all you top of the pole collectors. The 19th annual Allegheny Valley Show & Sale on Saturday April 6th. Click on the link for the flyer.
Bottle Auction
American Glass Gallery has announced their spring auction with 716 lots and ending March 19th. Click on the link to view the auction.
Mansfield Contract
Download your Mansfield contract. Spring is right around the corner, which means it is almost Mansfield Bottle Show season! The Mansfield Bottle Show is May 10th and 11th this year, and will be here before we know it. As always, we appreciate the help from the Ohio Bottle volunteers in different aspects of the show! […]