Joe Coulson, “We are very sad to report the loss of another precious club member. I was informed yesterday evening while traveling about the passing of our dear friend and long-time club supporter Marty Troxell. Marty was a wise businessman and collector. Early on he knew the jar hobby needed to embrace social media to connect with more people and broaden our horizon. He was instrumental in creating and running the Ball Jar Collectors group on Facebook, and he was the pioneer behind our club’s Facebook group here as well (Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club). Marty also actively participated and supported our club’s online virtual meetings which started a few months ago.”

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Rick Baldwin shared, “I don’t know how many of our OBC members actually knew Danielle Kreeger, who actively pursued bottle digging, researching and dealing online, at Shupp’s Grove, at the Baltimore Bottle show and others.  Having a PhD, her life was so filled with career-focused pursuits, etc., one would wonder how she allocated significant time to pursue her bottle hobby.  She was even an active surfer!”

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The Ohio Bottle Club would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. Sorry for the late post.

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It is with great sadness that the OBC received news that Joe Hardin has passed. Our prayers to Shari and the family. Joe was an ambassador to the bottle hobby and a dear friend to many. He will be missed. RIP Joe!

Obituary for Joe.

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THE FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS

WISHES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Ohio Bottle Club echo those wishes.

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on Sunday March 1, 2026 at a NEW CONVENIENT LOCATION!!!!

The new location will help us keep costs reasonable and provide our dealers and attendees the best experience possible.  Our show will be at the Franklin County Fairgrounds (not to be confused with the Ohio State Fairgrounds), which is in Hilliard, Ohio a suburb connected to Columbus.  We are certain that you will find this location to be very convenient and that our show is going to be a big success like in previous years.

The night before the show, we are having our hospitality buffet dinner event (on Saturday February 28, 2026).   The hospitality event is also at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, which will allow you to have a preview of the next day’s event venue. See “Read More” for Contract and Flyer.

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Auction #42 includes more than 300 quality items including Historical Flasks, Blown and Pattern Molded wares, Spirits and Whiskey bottles including another choice grouping of Bininger & Co. bottles; a wonderful assortment of interesting and very rare Bitters, outstanding Pontiled Medicines, Mineral Waters, Sodas, Black Glass, and Much More!

Auction #42 features a variety of interesting and outstanding items including choice selections from the collections of Fred Swiechowicz; Donald Dufresne, Bennington, VT; Richard Sheaff, Bethel, VT; George Mross, Minden, NV; The Gary and Betty Beatty collection, and many others! Link to Auction.

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Selections from the Dick and Elma Watson Collection! Closes November 17th, 2025 @ 10:00 PM. Opens for bidding November 10th. Link to the auction.

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Pittsburgh show is in a new location in 2025. Check show flyer for information.

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The OBC was well represented at the 2025 Buffalo show.

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It is with great sadness that the Ohio Bottle Club announces the passing of Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt. Jeff was a premier Bitters collector and a regular dealer at the Mansfield Bottle Show. He will be missed.

From Peachridge Glass (Facebook) “I am truly saddened and my heart is broken with the loss of my friend, Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt. Known to so many in our antique bottle and glass world. Our best wishes and love to Jeanine. This picture is from a past visit. You cannot find a greater couple”

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