An antique bottle collector will share his passion on the history of Central Queensland bottles at the Clermont Historical Centre next month.
Steve Petterson has been a competitive bottle collector and avid collectables show organiser for many years, following a fascination that began when he was only six years old.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said the event comes off the back of the successful 100-Objects exhibition in the historic Masonic Lodge.
“The Clermont Historical Centre and events such as this allow us to capture a moment in time and preserve it for generations to come,” Mayor Baker said.
“By having someone as passionate as Steve Petterson guest talk, we get a chance to experience the interesting history and story behind a seemingly ordinary object we might take for granted every day.”
Mr Petterson, a former vice president of the Queensland Historical Bottle and Collectables Club Inc., said much of his spare time was spent digging or hunting for old bottles.
“I would drive to far-flung regional towns both in Queensland and interstate chasing them,” Mr Petterson said.
“After more than 50 years of collecting, Dad and I amassed an extremely large collection of gems, minerals, old bottles, Australian pottery and a myriad of other collectables.”
Division 6 Councillor Lyn Jones said Mr Petterson’s visit will encourage people to look through their old boxes and maybe spark an interest in antique collecting.
“Our Clermont Historical Centre is proud to host visiting guest speaker Steve Petterson,” Cr Jones said.
“We’re thrilled he will talk not just to people who are interested in learning about the history of bottles, but also to anyone who treasures unique or historic collectables.”
