Bottles & Collectables

Bottles & Collectables Club of WA

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Upcoming club events

Next event

October Club Meeting


7:30pm

RSL Belmont
22 Leake St, Belmont

Bottle special: W.A. pharmacy bottle

Collectable special: Aerated Water company advertising piece — any material

WELCOME TO BACWA

Collect, learn and connect

The Bottles and Collectables Club of WA is a bottle collecting club in Perth, Western Australia, bringing together people who enjoy antique bottles, collectables and local history.

From Codd and chemist bottles to Perth Glass Works glassware, enamel signs, hotel memorabilia and Australian ceramics, our members collect a wide range of antiques and collectables.

Share your latest find, learn about its history and meet other collectors in a friendly, relaxed setting. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.

Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at RSL Belmont, 22 Leake Street. Check the upcoming events for confirmed dates and monthly specials.

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Your first visit to BACWA

Can I come to a meeting before joining?

Yes. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Meetings are usually on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at RSL Belmont, 22 Leake Street, Belmont. Check our events and meeting dates before travelling, and contact the club if you have questions about your first visit.

How do I join the club?

Contact the club to request a membership application form and ask about current membership fees. Applications require nomination by an existing member and acceptance by the membership. You can meet members at a club meeting and ask about the next steps.

Can you help identify an old bottle or collectable?

Send an enquiry with a description of your item, any maker’s marks or lettering, and where it was found if known. Clear photos of the whole item, its base and any marks help members understand what you have. Our enquiry form accepts up to three optional photos. You can also browse the bottles and collectables our members collect.

How do I offer items for a club auction?

Contact the club secretary through our contact page with a description and photos of the items or collection. Ask about suitability, the next available auction, vendor fees and arrangements before bringing items in. Browse our auction catalogues for examples of previous auctions.

Interested in joining?

Contact the club to ask about membership and request an application form. Membership applications require nomination by an existing member and acceptance by the membership. Visitors are welcome at club meetings.

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Club Meeting & Social Events

Bottles and Collectables Club of WA

Club auctions

Explore our auction catalogues and past results. Upcoming auction dates will appear in the events queue once confirmed.

View auction catalogues

Competition Categories

Judged at every club meeting

  • Best Dug
  • Best Acquired/Dug Pyro Label Bottle
  • Best Acquired Glass or Ceramic – Primary
  • Best Acquired Glass or Ceramic – Non Primary
  • Best Acquired Collectable

Bottle Special

Refer to club magazine for list of specials

Collectable Special

Refer to club magazine for list of specials

Club Auctions and Events

Our club auctions are a popular social day for members and a great way for us to be able to buy that special item missing from our collection. This also raises much needed club funds in order for us to keep running! We hold two auctions a year usually in April and October – depending on stock availability.

We are always looking for collections or items to sell from both the public and club members. With keen collectors in our club, there is always friendly competition for that rare item. Our Auctions are professionally run and fully licenced. Our committee will appraise your items, catalogue, photograph and pack your items and provide you with a copy of all paperwork to protect all parties.

Our vendor fees are very competitive so if you have items to sell please get in touch with our club secretary for a chat. Email us at info@bacwa.com.au or contact us via this website.

Magazine archive

Collectively Speaking

October 2021 archived issue. Read it here or download a copy.

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