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Michael Polak, Renowned Bottle Collecting Expert and Author, Dies at 78

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Posted: Dec 04, 2024

Polak wrote more than a dozen books on bottle collecting, including "Antique Trader Bottles: Identification and Price Guide", which has long been considered the “Bottle Bible” by collectors.

Bottle Collectors Have a Hot Time at Phoenix Show

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Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Bottle expert and author Michael Polak walks us through The 41st annual Phoenix Antiques Bottles & Collectibles Club’s Show, introducing us to old friends and great finds along the way.

An Expert Solves the Mystery of the Iridescent Bottle

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Posted: Mar 11, 2024

A reader finds a stash of old bottles that are colorful when dry but turn brown when wet. What's going on? And are these old bottles valuable? We supply the answers.

An Expert Solves the Mystery of the Iridescent Bottle

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Posted: Feb 10, 2024

A reader finds a stash of old bottles that are colorful when dry but turn brown when wet. What's going on? And are these old bottles valuable? We supply the answers.