Mansfield 2025 is this weekend, dealer set-up May 9th and the show on May 10th. Don’t miss this great OBC event.
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OBC meetings
The OBC meetings are filled with visiting, sharing and entertainment. The March meeting featured a contemporary face jug pottery program by VP Ken Arthur. Ken wrote an excellant article which will be printed in the OBC Swirl. April’s program is early dinnerware by Bob Korean. Early Ohio glass will be featured.
OBC News, March 2025
Plan to attend next weeks in-person meeting on March 27th. The OBC March meeting was great. Lots of conversation and sharing. Hope you can make the next Zoom meeting on April 17th, 8 PM. See pictures in the “Read More” Thanks Rick Balwin for all the pictures.
Columbus 2025
Great pictures from the Columbus Bottle Show. Unfortunately, the weather was a factor this February. Roads were snow covered making for hazardous traveling. See “Read more” for the pictures. Pictures from Frank McWhirter. Thanks Frank!
Mansfield Bottle Show Announcement:
Mansfield Bottle Show Announcement: We were able to secure a room block at the Hampton Inn recently for our out-of-town guests. The rate for the event is $129 +tax per night. When …
OBC January Activities
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.
Glass Works Auctions #179
‘Discovery/Potpourri Auction’ # 179
Closing over 2 days
Lots 1-200 Close Monday January 6th, 2025 & Lots 201-421 Close Tuesday January 7th, 2025
Link to the auction
Merry Christmas
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.
Adam Koch Passing (new pictures added)
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”
Happy Thanksgiving
The OBC wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving. A special prayer to all bottle collectors that have passed.
Joe Hardin Auction
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!!