Club news

Well, we got through the frigid January days as we head to February and maybe some warmer weather. No OBC in person January meeting this month. Ron & Kim have revised the Refreshment schedule for the meetings. Check the “Activity Calendar” page on the horizontal bullets at the top of the website. Columbus Bottle show is only 3 weeks away. Plan to attend the Mansfield show, May 10th. Mansfield Contract.

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Warning to all internet users!

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‘Discovery/Potpourri Auction’ # 179
Closing over 2 days
Lots 1-200 Close Monday January 6^th, 2025 & Lots 201-421 Close Tuesday January 7^th, 2025
Link to the auction

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all that visit the Ohio Bottle Club website. As a special Thank-you we are making the December 2024 OBC newsletter, The Swirl, available for all to read. Enjoy!

The December 2024 OBC Newsletter, The Swirl.

We are always looking for new members. If you like what you see, join today. For only $25, you will receive 12 issues of the Swirl, great bargain.

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Adam Koch, long time OBC member passed this morning. Adam will long be remembered for his chairing of bottle shows in Ohio including Mansfield, Columbus, Toledo 92 (for the FOHBC), Cincinnati 98, 99 (for the FOHBC), & OBC fall shows at the Brown Derby & Richfield. He also served as OBC President, OBC Vice President and Treasurer for OBC shows. Adam was an active member till his death. His friendship and guidance will be missed. Rest in peace dear friend! See more pictures of Adam in the “Read More”

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Joe Hardin auction Sunday, October 13th, 384 Park Ave, Urbana, OH. Starts at 10 am. Join us Sunday October 13th at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana Ohio for an outstanding early bottle, fruit jar, stoneware, advertising, ephemera and early paper & cast iron auction featuring nearly 600 lots of quality items. Includes many unique and rare items to the Urbana, Dayton & Springfield local area! View photos for complete details!!

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It is with deep sadness that the OBC announces the passing of long-time member, Manfield Bottle Show dealer/worker, and friend to many. Alan, “Dave visited my house and we were able to images his Spring and Mineral Water Collection, his bottles are proudly displayed in the FOHBC Virtual Museum.”

Ron Hands, “Very sad news.  I remember back in 1989 at my first bottle show in Richfield I met Dave.  Ever since then we have been great friends. I’m in shock.”

National Bottle Museum, “Very saddened to hear of the passing of a long-time bottle collector from Ohio, Dave Merker. Dave was also a regular attendee and vendor at our Annual Saratoga Antique Bottle Show and Sale.”

Link to Dave’s Obituary

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Glass Works Auctions Proudly Presents Choice Selections from the Dick and Elma Watson Collection!

Premier Catalog Auction #175 Closes July 22^nd, 2024 @ 10:00PM

This is the first of a series of auctions of items from the Dick and Elma Watson Collection.

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