John R. Pastor
John R. Pastor has been a collector, dealer, auctioneer and appraiser of antique bottles, flasks, and related glass for more than 35 years and is a widely recognized authority of antique bottles, historical flasks and related glass. This experience has brought a broad knowledge of the field and the valued trust of his colleagues and customers alike.
Bottle and Glass Auctions Conducted 1996 to present:
American Glass Gallery (Founder/Owner), 2008 to present
- Absentee auctions of antique bottles, flasks and early blown glass
- Private direct sales of quality bottles and flasks
- Direct purchases of quality single items and collections
Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors: Auctions at National & EXPO Shows,
2001 through 2005
- Coordinated, photographed and prepared printed detailed color catalogs for the annual live benefit auctions
- Catalogued hundreds of bottles, flasks and blown glass for these National events
Nursing Bottle Auctions, 1996 and 1998
- More than 500 lots photographed, catalogued and published
- Record prices realized including publication of those record prices in the Bottle Identification and Price Guide by Michael Polak.
Chairman / Events Coordinator:
Norman C. Heckler & Co., Columbus Day Weekend, Manager/Event Coordinator, Woodstock Valley, Connecticut, 2006 to present.
Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, Show Chairman, 2005 National Bottle Show, Grand Rapids, MI.
Kalamazoo Antique Bottle & Glass Show, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Show Chairman, 1984 to present.
- Michigan’s largest annual antique bottle and glass show
- Includes displays and appraisals of antique bottles, flasks and related glass.
National Offices Held:
Second Vice President, Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, 2008 to present
Director at Large, Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, 2006-2008
President, Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, 2004-2006
Trade Shows:
Since 1980, John Pastor has actively participated as a dealer at hundreds of antique bottle shows across the country. Currently participates in 20 – 24 antique bottle shows annually throughout the United States
Published Author:
John Pastor has written numerous articles for various bottle and glass publications including Antique Bottle & Glass Collector, Bottles and Extras, and the European bottle and glass journal, “De Oude Flesch”
Memberships and Associations:
- Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors
- West Michigan Antique Bottle Club
- Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club
- National Bottle Museum
- Ohio Bottle Club