We are excited to be presenting part 1 of the Mel Hammer collection of antique bottles starting today, December 10th and ending on December 19th. We’ve sent out the catalogs and you should have one by now, the auction can be accessed by clicking on the link below. You might refresh your page to make sure you have the most up to date version. As we like to say, we have something for every collector and it’s never been truer in presenting this spectacular collection. Mel was a consummate collector of early Gold Rush type bottles which included schnapps, sarsaparilla, and gin. The diversity of his collection is more than we had ever thought possible, a myriad of colors and variants exceeds even the most ardent early “squares,” collection. But it doesn’t stop with squares, in addition Mel put together a first-class collection of western bitters, some western whiskeys and a generous selection of inkwells in both umbrella and teakettle styles with even more to go.
Club news
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 …
Dick Horn passing
It is with a great amount of sadness that the Ohio Bottle Club announces the passing of Dick Horn. Dick was a familiar face at our OBC meetings and a volunteer at the OBC Mansfield Bottle Show dinner. Always a gentleman and pleasure to visit with. Link to his obituary.
Glass Works Auction
American Glass Gallery
Auction #30 open for bidding!
Welcome to American Glass Gallery’s Auction #30. This sale includes 280 Lots of quality items including Historical Flasks, Spirits and Whiskeys, a select grouping of Giant Case Bottles, Rare and Exceptional Bitters, Choice colored and aqua Pontiled Medicines, Sodas, Mineral Waters, Inkwells, and Much More!
In addition, this sale will also include the Doug Allinger collection of Midwest Blown and Pattern Molded Bottles; a wonderful grouping of scarce and rare Pickle Jars, a diverse selection of early Blown Glass including ancient Roman glass, and numerous other items of interest. Link to the Auction
Fruit Jar Auction
The North American Glass auction is now open for bidding. 302 fruit jar related items and many other flasks, sauces are available. Link to the auction.
Also check out an Ohio Insulator Show flyer in the right side bar. 125 sales tables and 25 displays. Great opportunity!
GLASS WORKS AUCTION
Glass Works Auctions Presents Premiere Catalog Auction #153, opens for bidding October 18th! Link to the auction
Coming to auction after Doug Alliger’s passing
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.