Glass Works Auctions Presents Premiere Catalog Auction #153, opens for bidding October 18th! Link to the auction
Closing Dates:
Part 1: (Lots 1 through 100) October 25th, 2021 @ 10:00PM
Part 2: (Lots 101 through 233) Ocotober 26, 2021 @ 10:00PM
Club news
Coming to auction after Doug Alliger’s passing
Our condolences to the family & friends of Doug Alliger (link to obituary)on his passing on Feb 1, 2021. Doug was a former member of the OBC and avid collector in many areas. His wife wanted you to know that The American Glass gallery has been assigned his whole collection for action in November. Doug had a collection which include two 27 swirl Zanesville , hand blown bottles like the one in the New York Museum of Art, an apple demi john early 1900 plus earlier hand blown demi johns , three miniature 3inch high and one inch wide hand blown bottles very small and unique and one prized purchase from John was a rare amber round milk bowl maybe 5 inches high and 4 inches wide. The collection also included colorful documented witch balls. A link will follow when available.
Great Ohio Bitters
American Life Bitters
On display is one of the great figural cabin bitters that has a curved roof rather than an angular roof like most cabin bitters. The American Life Bitters is pretty tough to obtain in either the Tiffin, Ohio, or Omaha, Nebraska variants. Our Tiffin, Ohio museum example is one of a few examples. Link to the history at FOHBC Virtual Museum.
Dick Moser’s Passing
It is with great sadness that the OBC announces the passing of another member, Dick Moser. Richard was a member of the Knights Car Club in Orrville as well as many other local car clubs. Was also a member of the Ohio Bottle Club. He enjoyed working on cars, as well as, collecting classic cars especially Studebaker’s. He had a large beer can collection, and enjoyed going fishing, water skiing, and spending time with his family and friends. Dick was a familiar face at our monthly meeting. Link to the funeral notice.
Bottle and Jar Auctions
Open for bidding is the Glass Works Auction closing August 30th and the North American Jar Auction closing September 2nd. Click on “Read More” for links to these auctions.
Memorial Service for Clark Wideman
We have decided on Saturday, August 7th for my dad’s memorial. 2pm: Memorial Service at First Community Church Burkhardt Chapel 1320 Cambridge Blvd. Columbus OH 43212 Immediately Following: Celebration of Life …
Washington Spring Mineral Water Bottle
The Washington Spring bottle from Ballston Spa, N.Y., with the pictorial George Washington embossing, is an exciting and historically significant bottle cherished by collectors as Washington actually visited the region and the springs. See in the FOHBC Virtual Museum Spring & Mineral Water Gallery. The bottle is an image donation from Ohio Bottle Club member Dave Merker. Click on the “Read More” for a link to the historical notes.
Kent, Ohio Molded Bowl
This beautiful Kent 20-Rib Pattern Molded Bowl in green aquamarine reminds me of “Altoids Wintergreen Mint.” Recently added to the 3rd floor FOHBC Virtual Museum Free Blown & Pattern Molded Gallery – Tableware Room. The bowl is from the ex-Darl Fifer collection. Visit the FOHBC Virtual Museum for free. Click on “Read More’ for a link to the Virtual Museum.
We are back
The Ohio Bottle Club officially opened for business. The May 27th meeting was attended by 20 members at the Eagles in Wadsworth. The highlights included 8 members contributing in a “Show and Tell” and a very active business meeting. Next month we are planning a program, our very popular “Best of” returns, and a refreshment break (banana splits). Plan to attend. Click on “Read More” for pictures.
Zanesville’s Shepard Flask
GIV-32 Masonic Arch and Emblems – Eagle “Shepard Flask” in the FOHBC Virtual Museum Historical Flask Gallery. Read the historical notes and view some great images. The FOHBC Virtual Museum has free admission, so you can visit all the galleries. Please click on “Read More” for link to the Zanesville Shepard Flask.
Cheryl Gambol Passing
It is with great sadness that a fixture at our OBC meetings, Cheryl Gambol has passed. Our prayers go out to David, the family and friends. Berny and Hazel shared, Cheryl will be “missed – she was a friendly, pleasant person, always ready to help with refreshments, etc.” With all the guy bottle collectors, it was nice to have a female with such class. the “for a link to the obituary.
FOHBC Syracuse National Bottle Show 2021
With the anticipation that the country’s response to the pandemic will continue to be positive and that travel restrictions will continue to ease, the Ohio Bottle Club hopes that many readers of this issue of the Ohio Swirl will satisfy their desires to get back to a little normalcy by strongly considering participating in this summer’s FOHBC National Show being held in Syracuse, NY in early August. Besides the show, the Finger Lakes area is beautiful…with lots to see and do for a relaxing getaway! Also, if the show is a “go”, it will be at least another four years before a major FOHBC show will return to the Northeast area! For this to materialize, it is imperative that prospective dealers submit their table contracts to the show hosts ASAP, as they must have a minimum commitment of sales table by June! If the show cannot be held due to pandemic restrictions, full refunds will be issued, and there will also be no penalty imposed by the host hotel for cancelled room reservations. Rick
Click on “Read More” for link to the contract
Mansfield 2021
The Mansfield Bottle Show will be here before we know it!
Some updates:
- The show is being capped at 150 tables to Fairhaven Hall. This provides the space needed for state restrictions, and provides best access for dealers, attendees and volunteers.
Please click on “Read More” for more information and a link to the contract.