It is with great sadness that the OBC must report the passing of John Kernan. John was a frequent attendee to our meetings and contributor to programs. His information was always well researched and informative. He will be missed. Link to his obituary.
Richard & Elma Watson Auction
Selections from the Dick and Elma Watson Collection! Closes November 17th, 2025 @ 10:00 PM. Opens for bidding November 10th. Link to the auction.
RIP Jeff (Froggy) Burkhardt
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”
Columbus Bottle Show 2026
The Columbus Bottle Show has just released their flyer for the 2026 year. The show will be on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at a new location. The new location is at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Click on the link for a copy of the flyer.
Warning about Scams
Once again, there are scam emails going out with officers and other OBC members needing important bills that need to be paid. Total scam! Clubs don’t work that way.
Jack Sullivan ‘s passing
It is with great sadness that the OBC must announce the passing of FOHBC Hall of Famer and Ohio Bottle Club friend. For so many years Jack contributed to the Swirl with his interesting articles. The Ohio gang would meet Jack every year at the Baltimore Bottle Show. Originally a friend of Tim Kearns, he soon was just one of us crazy Ohioians. He traveled to FOHBC National Shows, and we did the town. What an interesting man, Memphis, Louisville & others. I had my own travel guide. Jack’s Obituary. See “Read More” for additional Websites.
Very sad news. What great man. I remember the evening before the 2008 York national show we had dinner together, just Jack and I. We talked about many topics. I felt like I was with royalty. RIP Jack.
Ron Hands
Warning, Scams
Warning Got an email about an immediate response needed from the FOHBC. It read, “IMPORTANT AND SECURE DOUCMENT FROM FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL BOTTLE COLLECTORS”. Not real and could be dangerous. Others are …
From the past – August 1999
Thought it might be fun to visit the past, so I grabbed an old Swirl from August 1999. So many memories, too many to just throw in the recycle bin. Click on the link “August 1999” and I hope you enjoy a blast from the past.
Octoberfest Insulator Show
Octoberfest Insulator Show, Saturday, September 13th, Free admission. See attached flyer.
Note to diggers
Rick Baldwin has some great words of wisdom in an article directed at all diggers. Rick’s words of wisdom.
