Welcome to ABCR Auctions !
ABCR Auctions is brought to you by two long time collectors: Travis Dunn, editor of the Australian Bottle and Collectables Review (ABCR) and David Bruce, co-organiser of the successful 2006 National Bottle Show at Frankston. For more information about us, please see the About Us tab.
The simple aim of ABCR Auctions is to give buyers and sellers an experience that will leave them completely satisfied. Vendors can be assured that we will provide a straightforward, confidential service guaranteeing your items receive the utmost care and attention throughout the sale process. Buyers will discover an unprecedented experience with multiple high quality photographs of each and every lot in the auction that will, eventually, be combined with a high resolution video as well. Each item will be independently checked by Travis and David and given a numerical grade providing a clear measure of condition. A detailed written description for each lot will also be provided. This double checking will minimise mistakes, so buyers can be assured that they are getting exactly what they expect. While the majority of bidding will take place online, postal and phone bids will also be acceptable for every auction. Results will be available on this website as soon as possible after the conclusion of each sale. Most importantly we are an auction house run by collectors, for collectors, and as such we will ensure that your dealings with us as a buyer or seller are both professional and enjoyable. Stay tuned for some of the best antique bottles in Australia as they appear in upcoming ABCR Auctions!
Travis & David.
About us
The fantastic hobby of collecting antique bottles in Australia has been going ahead in leaps and bounds for many years now. However, there is an area that has been identified
by a few lifelong collectors as a bit.....lacking, and that is, an internet auction website dedicated solely to antique bottles in Australia.
We have decided to rectify the deficiency, by setting up a new internet auction site: ABCR Auctions. We got to talking one day and found that we all had a similar passion,
and a similar idea - to share that passion with collectors throughout the world. We saw the need for a fully interactive bidding experience in Australia, an experience where you can sit
down in the comfort of your own home, view great pictures and videos of some fantastic items up for auction and then bid, if so desired. This method of absentee auctioning has been
available in the United States for some years, but has never been attempted in Australia - until now !
A bit of history behind the people involved with this venture:
David Bruce, son of Paul Bruce, has been in the hobby for pretty much all of his life, due to his father being a long time collector. David himself has amassed a fine collection
of Australian wine bottles, and shares his father's passion for Australian patent bottles. David has in the past served several years as Secretary of the Victorian Bottle and Collectables Association. He remains fascinated by bottles and spends countless hours researching the companies that produced and used the objects of his obsession. The work that goes into this great website shows a true passion for the hobby, which will be maintained and
built on for ABCR Auctions.
Travis Dunn, son of Russell Dunn, was afflicted with the bottle bug from the moment he could walk. His late father, Russell, and mother, June, were both keen collectors who were actively involved in the hobby from their early days in Melbourne, Victoria.
This included many years as editor of the Antique Bottle Club of Melbourne newsletter. Later, Travis would become
editor of this newsletter of his own accord. In 1999, Russell, June and Travis took over publication of the Australian Bottle and Collectables Review from Ken Arnold, with Travis
and June continuing the publication after the passing of Russell. Travis' combined passion for producing a great publication with great photographs will assist here in providing the viewing
pleasure that you all deserve.