The Pole Top Discoveries & Glass Discoveries auction is going on now and due to end on June 27th. The variety of insulators is impressive. Click on the link for the Auction.
Hartville Flea Market
The Ohio Bottle Club will have a presence at the Hartville Flea Market on Saturday June 24th. Adam Koch, John Fifer, Louis Fifer and Alan DeMaison will bring a good variety of fruit jars, flasks and other bottles to sell and answer your questions about the Club and old bottles. Any other OBC members are welcome to set up, click on “Read More” for more information.
FOHBC Newsletter
Read the latest FOHBC Newsletter with all the latest bottle news. It has a complete coverage of the Springfield National show this summer along with information about the FOHBC Virtual Museum. The FOHBC Virtual Museum will be free with your FOHBC membership.
West Virginia Bottle Show
The Museum of American Glass in Weston, WV announced their 11th annual Bottle, Fruit Jar, Insulator, and Table Top Antique Show/Sale for Saturday, June 24th. First table is free and second is only $5. See flyer for all the details.
Glass Works Auction
The Glass Works Auction has announced The ‘Summer Sizzler‘ Auction that ends on June 19th. Lots of quality items. Link to the auction.
Insulator Show
The Insulator Collectors of America – 2017 EXPO will be held June 23 & 24 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Washington, Pennsylvania. Hosted by the Western Reserve Insulator Club, the show venue will include sales tables of vintage communication & power insulators, antique bottles and related collectibles, as well as educational seminars & displays. Friday early show admission (2-day pass) from 3pm-6pm is $10, and Saturday general show admission from 9am-3pm is $3. The adjacent PA Trolley Museum will be open to the public and will hold its annual Parade of Trolleys on Saturday. For additional show venue and vendor information, visit InsulatorCollectorsofAmerica.comMansfield Reflections
Once again Ohio was treated with a great Mansfield Bottle Show and Sale. Co-chairman Louis Fifer and Matt Lacy made us all proud. Sales tables were up with many offerings. Please read Jim Benders article on Mansfield on the FOHBC website with many Mansfield pictures. Jim Bender is Co-chairman of the FOHBC National in Springfield, MA. Many OBC members will be attending that show. Don’t forget the FOHBC National for 2018 is in Cleveland.
Open for Bidding
The American Glass Gallery’s Spring 2017 Auction is now open for bidding. Take the time to check out #10, “LOUIS KOSSUTH” / BUST OF KOSSUTH – STEAM FRIGATE / “U.S. STEAM FRIGATE / MISSISSIPPI / S. HUFFSEY” Historical Calabash, probably Milford Glass Works, Milford, NJ, 1852 – 1860. Dark olive green and #170, “MASON’S / PATENT / NOV. 30TH / 1858”, Clayton Bros Glass Works, Clayton, NJ, 1880 – 1995. Medium to deep cobalt blue. Both are exceptional examples. Click on the link, American Glass Gallery.
Mansfield on Friday, Saturday
It has finally arrived, the Mansfield Bottle Show and Sale. Friday opens the show with dealer set up and early admission from 3 to 6 pm. The famous Mansfield dinner follows at 6 pm with lots of friends dining together and sharing stories. Saturday is regular admission starting at 9 am. Don’t miss the opportunity.
Betty Bowman passing
Long time club member Betty Bowman has passed away at the age of 95. Betty and her husband Ralph were long time fixtures at every OBC meeting during the 80’s, 90’s and well into the 2000’s. Betty served as Secretary. Link to Betty’s obituary.
Mansfield Update
Mr. Dependable (Bill Koster) at the gatehouse had an accident and we need help for Saturday to replace all the hours that Bill volunteered. Please call or email Matt if you can help. See Matt’s contact information under the Officers Page. I’m sure a get well card for Bill would be appreciated. See “Read More” for Bill’s address
Mansfield Antique Bottle Show & Sale
The Mansfield Antique Bottle Show and Sale is just a few short weeks away. Excitement is building as contracts are pouring in. Still a few dealer spaces, contact Matt. Dealer set-up, early admission and the famous Mansfield dinner are on Friday May 12th with the actual show on Saturday May 13th. See the Flyer for more information.
North American Glass Auction
The Spring Auction opens for on-line bidding on Monday, April 17th at 6 pm EST. This sale will feature quality items from the 40-year collection of Mr Jan Hall of Red Lion, PA. Also the collection of the late Mike Jordan from Ocala, Florida. This auction includes 427 lots in 12 categories, with something of interest for everyone, with bottles, jars, flasks, stoneware, Terre Haute items and more selections from a large collection of tobacco, cigar, and snuff jars. The closing date is Thursday April 27th.