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
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Amateur archaeologists unearth Pensacola's history in backyard.
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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 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....
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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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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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
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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
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
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2 comments:

  1. As usual, Marianne - more Eye Candy than I can consume in one sitting!

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  2. Dave - I know it's a lot of goodies. I'll try to do the wrap-up more often. Thanks for reading! -Marianne

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