My Berkshire Stone Ginger Beer Collection

The Greg Huntley Collection

 

The most prolific collector of Berkshire bottles is the very well respected Greg Huntley.  He has been collecting Berkshire Bottles for over 30 years now and has the most astonishing collection of Ginger Beers, Beers, Flagons, Mineral Waters, Jugs, Pot Lids, Match Strikers and Ash Trays from Berkshire.  He also collects very ornate Inhalers, Miniatures, and god only knows what else!

 

His knowledge of Berkshire things is second to none and over time I would certainly like to document his bottles and much of the knowledge that is in his head so that it can be shared by all.  Predominantly until now my website has been dedicated to Berkshire Ginger Beers but it would be a travesty not to share all of Greg's collection with you.  From this, over time, I will hopefully be able to document more about Berkshire Breweries and their bottles and even Mineral Water Manufacturers.

 

Below are some short cuts to more detail on Greg's individual bottles.  This is by no means complete yet but will develop over time.

 

 

I would like to take this opportunity for me to thank Greg and Linda for their precious time and hospitality, and giving me the opportunity for me to share this with you all.

 

Here is Greg:

 

I have to say that I was in deep shock after I visited Greg's house.  He has a jaw-dropping collection.  Fortunately his wife Linda was there and was kind enough to make me some cups of tea to revive me!

 

It didn't seem to matter which room I went in, there were bottles everywhere!  It was more like a museum than a house!

 

Berkshire Jugs in the dining room:

Some incredible inhalers in the front room:

Along with Berkshire match strikers and ash trays:

....and flagons, lots and lots of Berkshire flagons:

Some miniatures on the landing:

....alas, I took no pictures of the bottles in the kitchen and toilets!

 

But eventually we made it to the largest part of his collection in one of the bedrooms:  His Ginger Beers, Beers, Mineral Waters, Pot Lids, Flagons and other stuff - all from Berkshire of course!  The whole room was especially decked out (on every side) in very specific shelving which had been carefully crafted to accomodate the bottles.  It was truly beautiful:

 

....and just for good measure some pot lids, further flagons and some interesting other wares!....all Berkshire of course!

 

....an unbelievable collection! Wow!

 

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