FinBotClub Facebook Posts for this Week - 05-21-11

This week's mini-posts on the FinBotClub Facebook page:
 
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(Note: This one wasn't on facebook, but thought I'd share it here.)
 
Ferdinand Meyer's wonderful site, Peachridge Glass, wrote some really nice things about the FinbotClub's website/blog. Thanks so much, Ferdinand! Right back atcha!
 
Ferdinand also shared some beautiful bottle still life photos from Martha Stewart Living magazine. Those photographers are good!
 
Here's one, but see the others on Peachridge Glass. And a lot of other awesome bottle photos.
 
 
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Findlay Bottle Club and Antique Bottle Collecting ~ R-B-R.com shared a link.
Welcome | Antique Bottle Mysteries
www.bottlemysteries.com
Information about rare and collectible glass bottles from a member of the glass bottle mold manufacturing industry. 
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Coca Cola collectors will get chance to bid on these items, including this rare Trolley sign.
 
 
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‎1914 "Two Girls" Trolley Sign. 11" X 21". Streetcars and Trolleys were popular ...modes of public transportation and Trolley Signs provided a good way to advertise to thirsty riders. As you can see, customers apparently have already begin using the name "Coke" when ordering a "Coca-Cola".See More
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Check out new look for collectorsweekly.com website, and their great antique bottles section.
 
Best of Antiques, Vintage, Collecting | Collectors Weekly
www.collectorsweekly.com
Browse, research, and explore the world of antiques, vintage, memorabilia, and collecting....
 
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The upcoming Mega Glass Convention may also interest antique bottle collectors:
 
Antique Glass Salt and Sugar Shaker Club set during Mega Glass Convention
www.antiquetrader.com
"One of the more specialized glass-collecting clubs in the nation is The Antique Glass Salt and Sugar Shaker Club. Though highly specialized, the AGSSSC will be taking part in the Mega Glass Convention, which will be held July 7-9, 2011. - Antique Trader, a top resource in antiques and collectibles i..."
 
Note: Fruit jar collectors will all be in Muncie at this time... right?!!!
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Butter crocks w/advertising: auction results --
Bidders go batty for butter crocks at auction; 500+ sold in one day
www.antiquetrader.com
"Did you know the modern, water-submerged butter crock is thought to have first appeared in France in the Middle Ages? Collectors turned out in force April 30, 2011 to buy a collection of more than 500 butter crocks. Learn more facts and see pictures and price of a dozen different crocks!..."
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Via Rick's Bottle Room, one of his suggestions for finding bottle dumps:
 
 
Metal Detecting Hobby Resource
gometaldetecting.com
Metal detecting and treasure hunting stories, tips, reviews, tutorials and popular forum. A great outdoor hobby, see pictures of our finds.
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Fruit jar collectors: read the Peachridge Glass article on Flaccus jars.
 
The fabulous pix make you think you can reach into the screen and grab 'em!
 
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Flaccus Bros Steers Head Fruit Jars | Peachridge Glass
www.peachridgeglass.com
" I received a notice from Greg Spurgeon regarding the latest North American Glass on-line auction of quality bottles & jars that will open on Monday, May 23rd. You can now preview all 231 items at his North American Glass website. ..."
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Lisa Hix' fun article on snake oil quackery:
 
How Snake Oil Got a Bad Rap (Hint: It Wasn't The Snakes' Fault)
www.collectorsweekly.com
" These days, "snake oil" is synonymous with quackery, the phoniest of phony medicines. A "snake oil salesman" promises you the world, takes y..."
 
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I post these info-tidbits on our facebook page, then gather them together for the blog and newsletter.

Marianne Dow - Website Editor
Findlay Antique Bottle Club
Website - Facebook - Twitter


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Mini Posts from Our Facebook Page - May 17, 2011 Wrap-up

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A round up of some interesting "Bottles in the News"...
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Bottle diggers will be jealous - see video of #antiques #bottles in Pensacola yard - 2000 bots so far. http://www.pnj.com/article/20110515/LIFE/105150303/Treasures-by-yard-found-Pensacolians-backyard?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cp
Treasures by the yard found in Pensacolians' backyard | Pensacola News Journal | pnj.com
www.pnj.com
Amateur archaeologists unearth Pensacola's history in backyard.
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Susan Borchardt's perfume bottle collection has fragrance all its own
www.palmbeachdailynews.com
Growing up in New York City, Susan Borchardt always had an interest in art and design because her parents collected and traveled.
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Read: The art of Coca Cola ads via @AntiqueTrader #antiques #bottles http://www.antiquetrader.com/article/coca_cola_vintage_advertising_art/
Antiques event calendar, Antique auction prices, appraisal values, antiques & collectibles news | An
www.antiquetrader.com
The Coca-Cola Company and the vintage advertising agencies that created these works were innovators, geniuses in presenting material that drew attention to the product. Window displays and life-size cutouts of movie stars were so far ahead of their time that they are studied today and copied as if t
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Dublin TX name changed to DR PEPPER for soda pop annivers. #antiques #bottles #drpepper http://www.dallasnews.com/travel/getaways/20110512-dr-pepper-plant-planning-its-120th-birthday-party.ece
Dr Pepper plant planning its 120th birthday party | Dallas-Fort Worth Travel News and Destinations -
www.dallasnews.com
Dallasnews.com is the official website for The Dallas Morning News newspaper. This page contains expert travel tips and information about trips to and from Dallas-Fort Worth, with a focus on Texas and the Southwestern states.
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Coca Cola NEW boxed set of retro bottles: hutch, straight, prototype & contour #antiques #bottles http://www.creativeboom.co.uk/news/coca-cola-celebrates-a-design-classic-with-limited-edition-125th-anniversary-collection/
Coca-Cola® celebrates a design classic with limited-edition 125th Anniversary collection | Creative.
www.creativeboom.co.uk
Coca-Cola is marking its milestone 125th anniversary by re-launching its first ever glass bottle, The Hutchinson
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Nice! Tucson Arizona Territory back bar whiskey bottle #antiques #bottles
May Bottle of the Month (2011)
www.youtube.com
JULE'S BOURBON JULIUS GOLDBAUM, INC. TUCSON, A.T. BACK BAR Applied top with enamel writing and gold decoration. During the 1940's, a gentleman in Tucson, Ari...
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New Bottle Show in Punxsatawney PA May 21 & 22 2011
New Bottle Show in Punxsatawney PA May 21 & 22 2011 Who knew Punxatawney Phil, that famous ground hog, is an antique bottle lover! He's going to be hosting a new BOTTLE and Antiques SHOW at Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania. Here's the details: What - Gobbler's Knob Antiques and Bottles Tailgate Show -- This will be the first time for what will be an annual event. Where - Gobblers Knob - 1548 Woodland Ave....
Source: Findlay Bottle Show - Findlay Bottle Club - Ohio
Published: 2011-05-11 23:41:00 GMT
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Martha Stewart website has section on collecting #antiques #bottles ''It's a good thing.'' http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/collecting-vintage-bottles?lpgview=thumb&showComments=true
Collecting Bottles and Jars - Martha Stewart Home and Garden
www.marthastewart.com
Want to learn more about collecting bottles and jars? Get a complete glossary of terms and types you may find at the flea market, plus learn how to date your antique finds.
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Heinz Ketchup 1st intro'd 1876. Iconic glass bottle back for ltd. time. #antiques #bottles #collectors http://www.4-traders.com/HEINZ-HJ-12959/news/HEINZ-HJ-Heinz%AE-Ketchup-Brings-Back-Iconic-Glass-Bottles-to-Stores-for-a-Limited-Time-13622407/
HEINZ(HJ) : Heinz® Ketchup Brings Back Iconic Glass Bottles to Stores for a Limited Time
www.4-traders.com
Today Heinz brings back an American icon with the launch of a new collector's edition of Heinz Tomato Ketchup, available in classic glass bottles. While the glass bottles...
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Ferdinand Meyer's blog post about FOHBC board resignations. #antiques #bottles http://www.peachridgeglass.com/?p=1930
FOHBC Shores up Board with Vacating Posts | Peachridge Glass
www.peachridgeglass.com
An important Conference Call was scheduled by Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors Board President, Gene Bradberry on 28 April 2011 to replace the vacating Board Positions for Secretary (Randy Driskill resigned), Business Manager (June Lowry resigned), Membership Director (Ed Herrold resigned)
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Junne Barnett came to Mansfield Bottle Show w/Bruce and Joe. Read more: http://balljarcollectorscommunitycenter.yuku.com/reply/13849/2011-Mansfield-Show-May-7#reply-13849 - Bruce Schank's enthusiastic show report.
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Check this website for lots of pix: Rick's Bottle Room #antiques #bottles http://www.ricksbottleroom.com/
~HOME~
www.ricksbottleroom.com
ANTIQUE BOTTLES~BLOBS INKS & LOCAL NEW YORK MEDICINES, STONEWARE & RESEARCH
 
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New Breweriana Show May 13-14 Mooresville NC #antiques #bottles http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/04/2259704/love-of-collecting-started-as.html
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2010 South River Antique Bottle Show photos
www.newjerseyantiquebottleclub.com
Antique bottle collecting club web site in New Jersey
 
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Antioch Bottle Show report in Chicago Sun paper - #antiques #bottles - sounds like a small show, but we all know sometimes good things come in small packages. http://newssun.suntimes.com/5094454-417/antique-bottle-collectors-show-off-really-good-finds.html
Antique bottle collectors show off 'really good finds' - Lake County News-Sun
newssun.suntimes.com
Privy diggers. Dumpster diggers. These are some of the labels for antique bottle enthusiasts like Lisa Haag. She was among those at Sunday's Antique Bottle Show at the Antioch Senior Center.
 
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More on the rare Coca Cola auction via Antique Trader
World's largest private Coca-Cola art, memorabilia collection going up for sale
www.antiquetrader.com
It is the biggest and the best privately held collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia in the world. There are one-of-a-kind posters, rare serving trays, bottles, colorful jewelry, lighted signs, artistic clocks, antique delivery trucks, Santa icons and even the side of a barn. Altogether, there are some
 
Coca Cola collection to be auctioned - wow-stuff!
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I post these info-tidbits on our facebook page, then gather them together for the blog and newsletter.


Marianne Dow - Website Editor
Findlay Antique Bottle Club
Website - Facebook - Twitter

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Mansfield Bottle Show Wrap Up


This is the view from my dealer table in the back of the Arts and Crafts building. There were more dealers behind and to the sides, and there was another larger building full of dealers, so you can imagine what a lot of wonderful bottles and advertising goodies there were!


Here's just one colorful array of bottles. Multiply this times several 100! A sight to behold.


I didn't get any other pix. It's hard to manage a sales table, do some shopping, do a LOT of visiting/chatting/gossiping/hugging/joking, as well as try to promote our Findlay Club Show -- "Contracts! Get your red hot Findlay Bottle Show contracts here!", and still find time to take photos.

But if you could see in my mind, you'd see that the show was great. Well attended after a slow start on Friday, with more than enough excitement on Saturday to make it all fabulous. There were so many people to say HI to, and I know I missed connecting with a bunch of  friends -- will just have to catch 'em at the next show.

Bruce Schank and Joe Coulson escorted the lovely Junne Barnett to the show. While we are all still sad about her husband Norm's passing, it was great to see her sweet smiling face, and have her with us again.

Read Bruce's enthusuastic show report here.

Bruce Schank and Junne Barnett
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Mansfield Bottle Show Auction Was A Success!


Just finished the big fried chicken dinner. The Ohio Bottle Club did a great job of feeding hundreds of hungry tired bottle collectors. Now we're at the auction.







Here's Ed and Diane Kuskie previewing the bottles.
And Amy Rutkowski holding a rare Ravenna Ohio fruit jar.
After this we're heading to the hotel party.


The Ravenna pint (as-is) brought $500.


A couple of neat bottles in the auction. Deals were had!



More pix soon.



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Marianne and Jeff at the Mansfield Bottle Show

The show has started. I am all set up, and lots of dealers and early bird shoppers are running around. More pix to come. Click to enlarge. Bye!

  • From Marianne via my phone.
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