The Ohio Bottle Club would like to wish all a Happy Thanksgiving. Don’t forget the meeting on Thursday November 30th. The program is the annual auction and the refreshment break will feature cookies. See the Swirl for all the details. See you there.
Club news
Glass Works Auction
Glass Works has announced their fall “Octoberfest” Potpourri Auction with 508 items. The auction closes on October 30th and 31st.
Daugherty Decanter Auction
Lavon Daugherty, long time OBC member has announced a decanter auction with Kaufman Reality & Auctions for November 2nd. 250+ lots of decanters from Mr. Daugherty vast collection. Inc. lots of ski country, Jim Beam, McCormick, Syracuse Noble, EZRA Brooks, Wild Turkey, Hoffman, Lion stone, etc. Note: Most are new in the box, a wide selection. Doors open at noon for preview. Live and online bidding available. See Kaufman Reality for more information. Pictures of the decanters are available. A list of all the decanters is also available.
Recent Treasurers
The Ohio Bottle Club meeting was highlighted by a very entertaining program where members shared their recent acquisitions. Brad Booth showed off his Booth Oyster items, Roger Hardesty added a very nice early picture, Alan DeMaison featured 4 war slogan milks, and Chris Gudzinas impressed with a variety of dug and acquired bottles and insulators. Matt Lacy and Louis Fifer added an impressive grouping of Historical flasks. Jim Salzwimmer share a completed, very rare green Akron run, Brian found a collection of toothpick holders and purchased the production mold. Ken Arthur entertained with his collection of hammers. Great program. Click on Read More for pictures from the program.
North American Glass Auction
The North American Glass auction is open for bidding with 368 fruit jar items, 17 flasks, some bitters, medicines, inks, mineral waters, food & sauces. The auction is due to close October 5th. Go to the auction.
September Program
The September 28th OBC program will be a club participation, “Share Your Treasurers”. Please bring items you have purchased/acquired in the last 6 months to share with the members. This program is always popular with lots of club participation. See you there. P.S. bottle shows in West Virginia on the 7th and Findlay, OH on the 15th.
Glass Works Auction
The Glass Works Auction has announced The “Dog Days of August” Potpourri Auction. Open now and closing on August 21st and August 22nd.
FOHBC National in Cleveland
It is our turn to step up and make the FOHBC National in Cleveland for 2018 a success. We need OBC members to work the event and spread the word. A FOHBC National is so exciting with events for every age level. There will be activities for families. Cleveland is a great family vacation destination with Cedar Point and the Cleveland Zoo outstanding attractions. Contract
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Milk Bottle Auctions
Two OBC members have announced auctions. Ross Oehling is having an auction on August 17th with 300-400 milk bottles (mostly Ohio) and other collectibles. Click on the link for more information. Ross Oehling Auction. A second auction will be held in September. Sue McFadden wrote me about the auction….it will be held on September 23, 2017. We’ll be having it at the Kaufman Reality & Auctions in Sugarcreek. The address there is 1047 West Main Street, Sugarcreek, OH. The web site is www.kaufmanrealty.com. We’ve spent a couple of days taking pictures of the milk bottles and the “go withs” that will be auctioned. The bottles being offered are from the counties of Stark, Ashland, Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Knox, and Coshocton. Stay turned for more on Sue’s auction.
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Hartville Dates
Hartville June 24th
The OBC filled 8 spaces at the Hartville Flea Market this last Saturday as members invaded this popular venue. We answered questions, sold bottles, and bottle books as we expand our presence in Ohio. The Ohio Bottle Club banners greeted the customers. Extra Swirls were handed out to those interested in the club. Great OBC outing! Jerry Tebbano, Adam Koch, John Fifer, Lindsey and Louis Fifer, Bo & Twinkle Sullivan and Al DeMaison enjoyed almost perfect weather this last Saturday. See the “Read More” for pictures.