It is with great sadness that Gene Jenkins has passed. Gene was a long time OBC and stoneware collector. Gene was always free with a smile and knowledge. He will be missed. See “Read More” for a link to his obituary.
Club news
Swirl running late!
The OBC “Swirl” was mailed on the morning of December 7th. Things are running very slow, Roger Hardesty got his Wednesday December 16th. He lives 10 miles from me. Please use the attached envelope to mail your 2021 dues.
Since my original Post, I email a few members to see when the Swirl was post marked, Dec. 11th and 12th. How is it that a first class Swirl can be dropped off on Dec. 7th and post marked 4 days later? Going to visit the Post Office tomorrow to find out.
P.S. the OBC is looking for a new President and Swirl editor.
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. …
Swirl Articles
In addition to the Jack Sullivan articles, other talented writers have contributed to our success. Those articles are also being scanned and will be available by clicking on the “quill pen …
Victorian Christmas Lights
Victorian Christmas Lights by Rick Baldwin was just added to the Other Swirl Articles page. The article was originally published in the December 2019 Swirl. Great article and very timely for Christmas. See “Read More” for some pictures.
OBC News
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce the passing of Clark Wideman this past Wednesday. Clark was an OBC member and very generously donated to the OBC cider and donuts October meeting. For me, Clark was best remembered for the Columbus Bottle Show. He used his motorized wheel chair to impact the show. Our prayers to Clarke’s family and friends.
December Swirl to be mailed on Monday.
Got an email from Rojer Moody that the February Columbus Show will be canceled.
Saw on the FOHBC website and Facebook that the Baltimore Bottle Show is re-scheduled to September 25-26, 2021.
Click on the “Read More” for more news.
Fruit Jar Auction
North American Glass is pleased to announce that our auction of historical glassware is now open for bidding. The auction features 351 Fruit Jars, 23 Food & Sauces, 16 medicines and a few Flasks, Bitters, Inks, Poisons, Mineral Waters & Misc.
December 2020 Auction is Open. Click on the “Read More” for the link to the auction.
American Glass Gallery Auction
Auction #27 open for bidding!
Welcome to American Glass Gallery’s Auction #27. Auction #27 includes a fantastic grouping of 280 Lots of quality Bottles, Flasks, and Blown Glass. We are pleased to include the final grouping of premier Midwest Pattern Molded Bottles from the Mary Ballentine collection; an outstanding grouping of Ink Bottles, as well as the unique, gallon-size, wide mouth, cobalt blue Harrison’s Columbian Ink. Click on the “Read More” for a link to the auction.
“Zoom” Ohio Bottle Club Meeting
OBC members, the I am working on a “Zoom” meeting for Thursday October 29th at 8 PM. Please email Alan for a link to the meeting.
David Lehman Estate Auction
Saturday, October 10th, 9 AM
This auction will consist of a lot of Smith Dairy items and local Dairies as follows. Cream cans, home delivery cases, all types of bottle crates, fluid containers, advertising porcelain signs, clocks, bottle caps, pens & pencils, hats, milk carriers, trucks, all types of Smith’s milk bottles, Smith’s baby bottles new in the original boxes, Smith’s pop bottles. Click on the “Read More” for a link to the auction.
Larry Johnson estate Auction
The Larry Johnson Estate Auction will be held on Tuesday October 6th. Larry (commonly known as Larry …the Bottle Guy) was a long time member of the Ohio Bottle Club. Click on “Read More” for the link to the auction. Thanks to Nick Dudek for the information.
OBC Meeting, September 24
Join us Thursday September 24 at 7 pm for our monthly meeting. Doors open at 6 pm. Plenty of room for social distancing. Click on “Read More” for all the details
Mansfield 2020 Cancelled
Due to circumstances outside of our control, we regret to inform you that the 2020 Mansfield Bottle Show is cancelled. Despite our best efforts to attempt reschedule and relocation, we have …
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