Antique Bottle \u0026 Glass Collector Magazine, October 2012 issue, digital edition by John Pastor

Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Magazine is the premier publication for the antique bottle and glass enthusiast. It is the largest subscription monthly publication in the industry. Each issue contains great articles on antique bottles, jars, glass and related items. Show reports and an up to date show calendar are also included. Each issue is part color and part b&w. The digital edition contains the articles from the noted edition, and does not contain the advertisements and classified ads which are in the print edition, by regulation. These are available on our web site www.americanglassgallery.comAnnual subscription information and related links can also be found at www.americanglassgallery.comArticles contained in the October 2012 Outrageous Shards! - The historical documentation and motivational force that a shard can bring to a bottle digger/collector is brought forth in this article. Includes a number of personal examples of shard stories. The ‘Lost’ Josee Johnson Jar (rediscovered) – Josee Johnson patented the self-named jar in 1865, but the first reported sighting of one was 135 years later in 2000. As this jar has come on the market for a November, 2012 auction, the history of the unique jar has been brought out in this article. The Downer Glass Works – The last of the 20th century South Jersey glassblowers to start his own factory was Tom Zinsky. This article discusses the history and operation of the Downer Glass Works, in operation until 1995. A Little Taste of One of the World’s Most Popular Drinks;Collecting My Bottles Was Fun, Jan Says Gingerly; and Ginger Beer vs. Ginger Ale - a trio of articles discussing Ginger Beer bottles and their closures; how Jan Prehm amassed an impressive collection of varied Ginger Beer bottles, and a discussion of ginger beer vs. ginger ale. Tashmoo – A dive in the St. Clair river reveals a literal note in a corked bottle. See what the collector learned about the people who wrote that note, 97 years ago. Thrilling Thrift Shop Find – Is that blue bottle on the thrift store shelf with a $1.00 price tag really a two-of-a-kind W. Wofl bottle? Fruit Jar Rambles – Tom Caniff discusses the Jules Jar and Reed’s PattiesIn The Medicine Chest – Dr. Cannon brings three Witch Hazel jars to life in his column. Summernational 2012 – A trip report from those attending the 22nd Summer national bottle show held in South Yorkshire, England. Heard it through the Grapevine. LettersShow Schedule