John R. Pastor has been a collector, dealer, auctioneer and appraiser of antique bottles, flasks, and related glass for more than 40 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.
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
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
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.
Michigan’s largest annual antique bottle and glass show
Includes displays and appraisals of antique bottles, flasks and related glass.
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
The premier publication for the antique bottle and glass community
Monthly publication, 48 pages per issue
Features outstanding articles each month by some of the most respected authorities in the hobby.
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”
Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors
West Michigan Antique Bottle Club
Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club
National Bottle Museum
Ohio Bottle Club