The fascination of collecting antiques, bottles and collectables, for Ron started over 40 years ago and the interest now incorporates all items antique or collectable, with a priority on Australian content. This is well displayed at the shop at 144 High Street, Avoca, Victoria or in the market stall 704 at The Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar.
Ron has long been involved with many fairs, shows and events and held several stalls at the various antique centres in southern parts of Australia. The first Antique Bottles website was set up in 1996 and now we have again revamped for your appraisal. Please visit regularly and enjoy.
The life of an historian or picker is spent in another time, a time when the laughter of several nationalities were the birth of one, a time when a single shot in the dark was the law of the night, or a place when the solo crack of a stock whip in the crisp fresh air would sound the awakening of all, and all would soon be raising glasses in cheers to the welcoming of new friends. A place where that elusive historical treasure can still be found.
We live at a fortunate time with the world at our fingertips, the ability to purchase almost anything online. Also growing is the ability to research our past with sites like Trove, NLA and many others continually posting long buried information, pictures and past local newspapers. It cannot all be hosted on one site – so look around, go on a cyber tour.
The growing world of collecting, researching, preserving or promoting our past heritage and the items that were once of everyday usage is vast, too vast to be custodian to just a few. So I invite you to join the fraternity and venture down the road of discovery.
Many memories from your past and grandma’s. Something of interest for all visitors. Come on in for a browse. Avoca is located on the Sunraisia Highway just 65km from Ballarat, 75km from Bendigo and about 1 1/2 hours easy drive from Melbourne.
All items can be picked up from there or by arrangement with Ron.
