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Oxford Club Show Kidlington Nov 2014

A reasonably trouble free drive up to this show via the A34. This one is the last Show on the calender and saw many faces from all around the country as it’s a central location. I got a space in the … Continue reading

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BBR Winter wonders Nov sale results

You can download the sale results for This BBR Sale direct from their website. The assemblage looked quite well balanced with offerings from most bottle and advertizing categories. From the Dorset perspective there were two items which caught my eye … Continue reading

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Oxford Show Sat 29th November 2014

A quick reminder of this really good Oxford Club show. Well worth attending. Sat 29th Nov ************this coming weekend*************** Location Exeter Hall, Kidlington Early entry 9.30am £2.50 public entry 10.30 50p Contact Reg 01993 898388 or Ian 01993 891194 A … Continue reading

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BBR Winter Wonders Sale Nov 2014

A reminder that BBR is holding a sale next weekend at Elsecar the catalog is viewable online at the saleroom or downloadable from their BBR website.

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Alton Show Nov 2014

Wow seriously good show very busy from gathering in the car park at 7.30am to close of play 2pm. Where did all that time go. I think the Alton take on the event was best worth a look at the … Continue reading

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Dr Roberts Poor Mans Friend ointment Bridport

Poor mans friend ointment was one of Dorset’s most famous household names. From humble beginnings in the 1790’s Dr Roberts ointment was destined to become a household brand name under the Beach and Barnicott partnership. The commoner pots are often … Continue reading

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Club meeting Nov 2014

There was a good attendance for Novembers club night with lots of talking about the up and coming shows in November There is Alton on the 16th , Kidlington the 29th and BBR have slotted in another Auction on the … Continue reading

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South Western Mineral Water Company GB’s

The South Western Mineral water company was one of Dorset’s super giant Companys. Starting out in Wimborne and trading as far as Swanage to Southampton. Their bottles chart their rise in growth by the Town names recorded on them. The … Continue reading

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Somerset and Devon Club site link added

Hi just added the link to the Somerset and Devon club site. They organize the yearly Exeter show. Look at their site for local bottle information. Well worth visiting.

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Dorset Mineral Water bottles do well on Ebay

I think many Club members looked on last week as a significant Dorset Hamilton from Dorchester made just over 1K on Ebay. The C 1840/50 Hamilton used by Frouds Dorchester was keenly chased and secured by a club member . … Continue reading

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