With threats of icy roads and monster snow falls, the Columbus Antique Bottle Show and Sale held their annual show. Fortunately for those traveling to the show, Columbus and much further to the north Cleveland, remained on the warmer side of the front and experienced only rain on Sunday after 9 AM as temperatures hoovered in the 40’s. Columbus had a sell out sales floor with some great high quality bottles for the buyers. See “Read More” for all the great pictures.
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Cleveland 2018 & Cedar Point
Come for the bottles and bring the family to one of the great amusement parks in the world, Cedar Point. New for 2018 is the Steel Vengeance Roller Coaster. At a height of 205 feet, a speed of 74 mph, and over a mile in length, your family will enjoy the thrill of a lifetime. Cedar point is less than an hour from Cleveland and should be on everyone’s vacation schedule. Take in the show and all the great attractions Cleveland has to offer. Your front seat is waiting! Something for the whole family, ride of the year.
Cleveland, one of the best destinations
Cleveland named one of the top spots in the world to travel in 2018 by National Geographic. Great article! Don’t forget the FOHBC National in Cleveland this summer, great vacation destination. Come for the bottles, stay to vacation. Get those contracts in. See the article
Volunteers
OBC, with 6 months to the National Show in Cleveland, it is time to step up and volunteer your talents to make this a great show. We need;
- Advertising committee chair and helpers
- Dock Marshalls for loading/unloading at the docks
- Committee for Youth Corner events
- A photographer for the event
Click on the “Read More” to see the description of each job.
Columbus Bottle Show
Get ready for the Columbus Bottle Show, Sunday February 11th. Columbus will kick off a very active 2018 with shows in Columbus, Wilmington, Mansfield, Cleveland, Richfield, Findlay, and others. Great to be a buckeye with all the opportunities to buy and sell.
Mansfield Contract
The Mansfield Contract is now available with a very welcome return to the 4 hours of dealer set up on Friday. Download the Mansfield Contract and return them early. Check out the hotel specials, don’t delay the rooms go quickly. Make plans now!
Online Auctions
Heckler Auction #158 started today. Link to the Auction. 268 lots with a wide variety of items being offered. This auction ends January 10 at 10 PM. Visit the Auction for all the details.
Also, Glass Works Auctions proudly presents The ‘First of the Year’ Potpourri Auction which closes January 8th, 2018 @ 10PM. Link to this auction. visit the auction for all the details.
Christmas Comes Early Auction
Glass Works Auction has announced their Christmas Comes Early Auction # 117. The auction opens on December 4th and closes on December 11th. 240 lots will greet you with a nice selection of sodas, mineral waters, bitters, flasks, pattern molded and much more. Link to the auction.
Perfume Bottles
I received a link to “The History and Evolution of Perfume Bottles” that you may find interesting. The International Perfume Bottle Association is a member of the FOHBC and has a very informative website. Spencer Darby thought it would make a good addition to our resources and could help others. Spencer is a Boy Scout and one of our young members. Thanks Spencer.
American Glass Gallery Auction
American Glass Gallery’s auction #19 is now open for bidding. 552 lots are available for your bids. Auction closes on November 28th. Go to the online auction.
Heckler Select Auction 157
Heckler Select Auction 157 November 6th through the 15th. 256 items with some rare items. Check out Lot #2. Link to Auction. then click on “View the Auction”.
Insulator Show
47th MID-OHIO INSULATOR SHOW, November 3-5, 2017 at the Champions Center, Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio. See Flyer for more information.