In 1971 "Top Bottles USA" by Art and Jewel Umberger carried the following article:
"Charles B. Gardner has selected what he considers the top ten Flasks. Mr. Gardner is, by far, the most beloved and well-known collector in the nation. Charles “Bottles” Gardner, as he laughingly refers to...
The latest Issue of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Magazine is full of interesting information, well researched articles, incredible graphics, and all you need to know if you collect or sell bottles. A must have for the bottle collector or enthusiast.
Including in this issue is an article...
GREAT NEWS FOR ALL BOTTLE COLLECTORS AND ENTHUSIASTS!
The Federation of Bottle Collectors and the National Bottle Museum are now working together for the benefit of the hobby. When you visit the National Bottle Museum at 76 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, you will find, amongst all the...
Go here for a complete list of Bottle Show dates and locations:
https://www.fohbc.org/shows/
Please support this site, your local bottle club, and our national organization the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors.
FOHBC Historian
H. H. Warner’s Patent Medicine Empire
Next Zoom Seminar Tuesday, 18 July 2023 7:00 pm CST.
RSVP to get an invitation at FOHBCseminars@gmail.com.
An overview of the H.H. Warner Empire and his connection with Dr. Craig and his medicines will be presented on July 18th at 7 pm via Zoom online...
It has been a mystery since bottle collecting began as a hobby. Where did it come from? What years was it produced? Who is behind this odd cure?
You can find the answer to those questions and more by visiting the FOHBC Virtual Museum here...
Hi all,
I just received my copy of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Magazine for July & August 2023
This is a great issue full of different types of articles from some of our best researchers and authors (see below). 72 color pages plus covers. Check it out. Regular and digital memberships...
Foreign Bottles in America by Eric McGuire
Next Zoom Seminar 13 June 2023 7:00 pm CST.
RSVP to get an invitation at FOHBCseminars@gmail.com.
Many collectors are unaware that an unknown but substantial number of our bottles were produced beyond our shores. Several examples have come to light...
FOHBC ANTIQUE BOTTLE & GLASS NEWS
21 May 2023
The above-pictured flyers are just a SMALL GROUP of upcoming antique bottle and glass shows! SEE FULL CALENDAR
The FOHBC keeps the most comprehensive list of upcoming antique bottle and glass shows and events online and in print. You do not...
The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is a non-profit organization supporting collectors of historical bottles, flasks, jars and related items.
The mission of the Federation is to encourage growth and public awareness of the bottle hobby and to enhance the enjoyment of such...