The Ohio Bottle Club turns 50 in 2019 and going strong for another 50. We should mark the occasion with some sort of celebration. Seems to me that Mansfield or the summer picnic or both would be proper venues for at least a celebratory cake with 50 candles. I envision our 200+ dinner guests on Friday evening sharing our celebration and Bill Koster cutting the cake. Could we put together an OBC display on the stage? Please share your comments at the November meeting or send me your comments by filling out the Contact Us by clicking on “Read More”.

Just got a call about a local (in Ohio) bottles auction with lots of fruit jars. Anglin Auctions will be handling the auction located in Hamilton, OH. on September 15th. Link to Auctionzip with pictures.

Congratulations to Team Cleveland, (Matt & Elizabeth Lacy, Louis & Lindsey Fifer, Adam & Phyllis Koch, John Fifer, Alan DeMaison, Ferdinand Meyer), all the great OBC volunteers (Ken Arthur, Robert Kreiling, Linda Crislip, Bruce Drollinger, Joe & Marlene Franchino, David Keding), OBC Displayers (Ted Krist, Brian Gray, Tim Kearns, Roger Hardesy, Duane Rader, Berny Baldwin, Dennis & Nathan Huey) for an outstanding event. The Convention started with a Reception ant the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and concluded on Sunday at 1 PM with the Display Awards. Thanks to the FOHBC , all the dealers, and attendees.

Matt Lacy sent out a note FYI about Cleveland 2018. Just a few days away.

Hello Dealers, Displayers, and Early Admissions,

First of all, thank you for supporting the event! It is going to be an amazing time for all! Please print this sheet as it is a great guide to make your visit easy.

Here is what you need to know: “Read more” or click on  Cleveland Parking.

The FOHBC Electric Auction is now online with bidding starting today. You will need to register to bid. This auction is part of the FOHBC Cleveland 2018 with live bidding occurring on Saturday August 4th at 9 am at the Convention Center, Global Center Ballroom A. Link to the Auction.

Terry Kovel will be guest speaker at the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) 2018 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo in Cleveland the weekend of August 2 through 5. The annual convention is the largest (and most exciting!) antique bottle and glass event of the year. The convention will take place at Cleveland’s downtown Huntington Convention Center and the nearby Marriott Key Center Hotel.

Terry is speaking at the Friday evening banquet at the Marriott Key Center Hotel. She will talk about her work in antiques and collectibles and will share stories about how antiques hobbies and markets have changed. Autographed copies of the 50th anniversary Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2018 will be available.