I made the trek to Berkhamstead October show. A well run Show by NSCF&Co. This is very much a mixed show of collectables, bottles, advertizing etc. Had time to catch up and natter with a few friends I had not seen since the national. The hall is very spacious, people and the 90ish stalls were lost in side it. One which certainly deserves more support.
A few of the Dorset Boys went to the Elsecar show and were far from disappointed. They had an excellent time and fun weekend recommended to all! Reported as a busy show. They also brought back a few goodies In the form of a medium sized Petteys Dairy blue top and the red lip bulb codd in the BBR Auction see links to down load the results. Thanks Martin for the pics
Just a quick post. The more astute amongst you will notice that I’ve added a couple of links to our links page.
The first is the Alton Bottle club. They have been a constant organizer of shows down South At the Alton Community centre for as far as I can remember. In fact I think they are one of the first shows I decided to dispose of my surplus bottles over twenty five years ago. Their two shows November and March are always sell outs as far as stalls are concerned. Gems still surface despite difficult digging times. Their site offers much more local firm history and their bottles research, meeting updates etc well worth a visit to keep up to date.
The second Is NSCF&Co’s another well known name within the UK bottle circles. Initially founded by Mike Smith and Pam Ball and now Alan Mc Conville flys the flag. Holding two shows a year now at Berkhamstead. The next one 19th Oct. and the Winternational in Febuary see show calender.
Bottle club and site webmasters let us know if you wish to be added to our links we would like to be added to yours. This helps us all to raise the profile of bottle collecting and what it has to offer.
This month a dozen or so members came and had a good evening talking about what they had been up to during the month, their discoveries and finds. Looking forward to the shows they were going to this coming month
Competition winners
Coloured top Ginger beers, Potted beef pot lid (best bought), Stunning poisons, Pratt ware lids
BBR’s two day event at Elsecar is fast approaching (Oct 4th/5th). This event is organized around two auctions one unreserved sale on the Saturday and a Major Auction on the Sunday combined with a Bottle show. I Know a few of the Guys from Dorset will be there to see whats on offer and looking at the catalogue there are some Local Dorset Items of interest. For further information go to the main BBR Website see links.
Ronald Dales Price guide to Black and White Pot Lids has been widely recognized by many as the main reference source for B&W lids. It was printed in 1977 and many more have now been recorded and found. The reference was in need of updating a small dedicated team of people headed by Bob Houghton (ointment book fame) have been working on this mammoth task. They soon realized that most regions in the UK and abroad had dedicated collectors. On approaching them, spreading the word in magazines bottle forums and websites, most recognizing that this opportunity was not going to happen again have rallied round and given support for the project. Now in Excess of 7000 images of real lids have been captured for the new publication.
We in Dorset have supported the project and ours will be pictured for all to see.
For those who may have a a lid which they think may be of interest there is still a little time to get it included and help the project. Contact Admin and I will forward any to Bob. Here are some sample pages for you to look at. Forecast to be in print end 2014. One for the bookshelf for sure.
The show was certainly busier than last year with more stalls and people attending. A few early entries and Stallholders waiting to get in. Light airy hall got warm.
A few of us Dorset Collectors went, enjoyed and brought a few items back home. The Displays were outstanding. Well done Surrey Club Members and thanks. Can’t wait till next year.
BBR’s auction certainly added to the show See link for their auction results
Surrey Club shows on this coming Sunday at Chessington Community College (KT9 2JS). Close to M25 and A3 (opposite Chessington World of Adventure) If you have never been its a large bright venue with the capacity for 100+ stalls. The club normally has some good displays.
A few of us Dorset collectors will be there to see what we can take back home.
Early Entry 9.45am £3 Public Entry 10.30am £1
It has the added attraction of a BBR on the road Auction. Register and download cat via the link. BBR on the road auction catalogue
Contact Clive Wicks 01306 882278
The club held it’s popular Fish and chip night this month.
Rummage to acquire new items for collections some nice pipes
Anticipation before the arrival of fish and chip supper and general chit chat. A great silence descends as members tuck in.
Some of the Competition entries. Nice bears, Warners cures, three Dorset codds, best dug, best bought A very sad hybrid codd find
Welcome to new site/blog for the DABCC created 1/09/2014
A few may have noticed we lost our presence on the WWW when our providers decided to end their service. This has meant we needed to re-think and this result is this blog/site.
Hopefully all will enjoy
Happy Bottling Admin DABCC
Dorset Antique Bottle Collectors Club 