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International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association – Who Knew?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the Internet is a godsend for finding people with niche interests!  A former Montrealer – Ray Hoare - commented earlier today on something I’d posted a while back (The Bellevue Casino On A Swizzle Stick) and since many of you are in love with everything vintage I thought I’d draw your attention to what he had to say:

If I may add to all of the above…  My name is Ray Hoare (formerly from Montreal, now of Vancouver) and I am the co-founder of International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association. We have been in operation since 1985, and have 80+ members and have a biennual convention in Las Vegas every odd numbered year.  My own collection is in excess of 52,000  swizzle sticks – all of an advertising nature, and obviously I am always looking” to add..
We’d also like to chat with any other collectors as potential members of our collectors club..  Hope to hear …
Regards,
Ray P. Hoare Co-Founder
International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association.
e-mail    veray.issca at shaw.ca  

 

International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association

December 30, 2009 - Posted by | . |

5 Comments »

  1. I bet that’s a fun convention.

    Comment by Christine | December 30, 2009 | Reply

  2. Wow! What an interesting association. Who would have thought such a thing existed? Fascinating.

    Comment by Wendy Hawksley | December 30, 2009 | Reply

  3. i have about 75 sticks from the 30′s to 60′s i think.
    most are hotel and restaurant.
    e-mail if interested.

    Comment by jon hafner | April 14, 2010 | Reply

  4. I have over 100 1940/50 swizzles from Boston and New York, hotels like the Statler, Touraine and the Manger and rest. like Jimmys Harborside etc. they need a home. Never thought they were worth much until I googled swizzles. Do not want to do Ebay so if someone has interest in making an offer…….?

    Comment by Jon Scarborough | July 23, 2011 | Reply

  5. I have about 60 sticks, mostly from MA and NH Seafood Restaurants. Will send COD to anyone who wants them. E-mail directly to me.

    Note from Evelyn: That’s very kind of you. I’m sure someone will see your comment and it’s great to think that they’ll find a good home!

    Comment by Fred | December 16, 2011 | Reply


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