About Us

As a youngster and often with brothers David and Len alongside, Ron would tour the countryside, up crook, down dale and across the breadth of Australia in search of that elusive historical treasure - hey some things never change, they just slow down.

As the years past the hunger for more involvement deepened, so with a natural development towards all things old and interesting he sought the involvement of Collector Club activities and the comradeship that is shared with people of a common interest. Ron's interests developed further and he has spent many hours sharing his knowledge with new commers and established collectors alike. He says everyone has a special interest.

The facination of collecting antique bottles, for Ron started over 30 years ago. He now shows interest in any item that can be classed as an antique collectable. 

As with most single entities in life there comes a soul mate - Brenda. Much loved by Ron, Brenda shares a passion for the appreciation of most things historical. Even to the extent where there can be found a shelf of blue and white willow china or the scattering of Australian Studio Pottery throughout home. Maybe she inherits these qualities from her Ma and Pa whom are also avid collectors of antiques. Will there be any hope of repreive for her two boys Andrew and Scott !

Over the last decade Ron has 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 in 2005 we have this new look site. Which we hope you all enjoy and visit regularly.

Now seeing his reclining years soon ahead, Ron spends much of his time in front of the computer pounding the keyboard sharing his interest with others. But, he can still find the odd moment to escape back into a place long forgotten by modern times, a time when the laughter of several nationalities where 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 the servants and all would soon be raising glasses in cheers to the welcoming of new friends.  A place where treasures can still be found.

Ron has dedicated this site to the sale of a good selection of Antique Collectables including Bottles. Whilst filling many other pages with a wealth of information related to those and other type collectables. The internet is a big place and can be an endless supply of information. It cannot all be hosted in one place or by one site. Have a look at the links pages to help broaden your knowledge. If you find any intestering sites that are worthy of a link from this site please email Ron.

Ron seen here at the Warrnamboll Antiques and Collectables Fair with a couple of Royal Doulton Whisky items.

If you see Ron at a Show, Fair or wandering around tap him on the shoulder and say Hi.