Welcome to Dorset Antique Bottle Collectors Club website

The club was formed in 1981, prior to this there was a local branch of The Old Bottle Collectors Club of Great Britain. The club is for anyone with an interest in old bottles, pot lids, flagons, advertising;and similar items. Members interests include collecting , recovery and recording of bottles and other items as well as research into their history. The annual subscription is currently £5. The main club activity is the monthly meeting at Hamworthy , Poole held on the first Monday of every month at 7pm.(Free entry) Items from collections as well as latest finds and purchases are on display at the meetings.Buying and selling of surplus collectables also takes place at these meetings. The club produces a colour newsletter about 4- 6 times a year where members can include details of items in their collection and other research. An annual bottle show is organised each year with a new venue booked for 2008 (Sunday 11th May at Minstead Village Hall)to give collectors from a wider area the chance to buy and sell bottles and associated collectables. There are normally about 30-40 stalls at this event. The club also organizes displays at the show to give collectors and general public a chance to see a large selection of items from local collections. The photo top of page shows a small selection of the type of items of interest to our members.