Tag Archives: Dorset Antique Bottle Club

Dorset Antique Bottle Club meeting Feb 2017

Some excellent competition entries this month.  the two printed pot was well supported seem that there are some closet collectors of them out there Just two entries in the 6oz coloured lid Codd cat but the local Collis Gillingham stood … Continue reading

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Dorset Antique Bottle Club Meeting January 2017

Yes the Dorset club still meet in January and the members showed off their presents in the best bought competitions. The best bought was won by the so rare Frampton Bros Brewers Christchurch stout/GB. The amber marble Aldridge Southampton also … Continue reading

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Dorset antique bottle club meeting December 2016

Sorry A technical glitch with Novembers meeting report as no camera. So straight onto Decembers Christmas bash members tucked in to a good buffet spread and raffle. from club funds and members donations. Andy put out some of his local … Continue reading

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Dorset Antique Bottle Club Meeting October 2016

October Meeting Fish and Chips were in the air and the members tucked in to a hearty fish and chip supper provided for by the club. In the competitions were some stunning Inks, The square and rectangular potlids brought out … Continue reading

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Dorset Antique Bottle Club Meeting September 2017

In September GB’s were the flavor of the month with some superb ones on display the Blackglass ones are especially hard to find, The cure section had a stunning aqua half pint Warners London safe cure. But the star of … Continue reading

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Dorset Antique Bottle Club meeting August 2016

Still in holiday mood but good attendance. Some Nice skittle minerals coloured top ginger beers. Best bought was keenly contested with a Quines patent poison aqua Foulstans crescent. Surper John A Toone potlid depicting St Peters Church one most pot … Continue reading

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Dorset Antique Bottle Club Meeting July 2016

July is holiday time the club doesn’t shut down for this period. as evidenced by the competitions , some fresh buys in evidence from the UK National bottle show, and eager voting.  

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Dorset Antique Bottle Club Meeting June 2016

It would appear that the Dorset Club has been a bit quiet since May last year. In truth that was not the case just that blogging took a back seat last year. I thought it was time to bring you … Continue reading

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Minstead Show report May 8th 2016.

After an early shower of rain the sun shone down on us and we were graced with good weather. People unloaded from the cars in preparation for set up in the main hall. As the Stall holders and early entry … Continue reading

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Dorset Club meeting May 2016

At Mays meeting there was a pre-show buzz and concerned with dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s  to ensure that we hadn’t left anything to chance. The competitions as usual showed the depth of members collections and interests. The … Continue reading

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