If you are collecting akro agate there are several good books on the subject that you may want to add to your library. It measures 3 inches tall and is marked vogue mercantile co. The earliest manufactured marbles were made by hand. Popular american marbles discusses the origin of and history of popular american marbles. Akro agate crow flying through an a markmost pieces are also marked made in usa in raised letters and include a mold number. I have studied the books, articles, all available material, talked to a lot of dealers and collectors, corresponded with many people, received a lot, of for sale lists, and spent a lot of money. Featuring the complete line marbles, general line and childrens dishes by roger hardy and claudia hardy 1997, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. The references include the collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware by gene florence and the complete line of the akro.
There were many photos and styles represented in the book also. Today, akro agate glassware is considered highly collectible, and there have been several books written on the subject. Vintage akro agate stacked disc childrens teapot and lid. Akro agate from marbles to housewares whiskey jacks. He calls this knife the grid style, although grid is a name that was actually attributed to a another knife with a grid style handle by glass knife collectors. Marbles are tiny balls of glass that children played and. The references include the collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware by gene florence and the complete line of the akro agate company by roger and claudia hardy. The golden age of machine made marbles is dominated by marbles from such companies as m. Akro agate collection of akro agate and akro agate and akro agate. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Sale on the complete illustrated childrens that is matched to your satisfaction.
The complete line of akro agate roger and claudia hardy. Akro agate rare two tone powder jar with scottie dogs shop for squishy on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods. Online marble identification guide marble collecting. The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware by gene florence the complete line of the akro agate co. Dec 15, 2008 today, akro agate glassware is considered highly collectible, and there have been several books written on the subject. In order to achieve full value, juvenile tea sets have to be complete and accompanied by their period box. Stores selling marbles are already showing these new akro agates. Your bid may be rejected even if it shows you as the winning bidder after the bidding is complete. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. That consisted of various size flower pots of many different. The tops sets are much more rare with only 40400 made from each of the runs, a few runs even. Manufacturers of akro agate marbles, juvenile glass, tea sets, glass novelties. Blue vintage akro agate interior panel teapot childrens play toy dish. Akro agate never used the terms cobalt for royal blue or pumpkin for orange in its literature.
Akro agate is an odd name for a type of american glass that has been coveted by collectors since the 1970s. Featuring the complete line, marbles, general line, childs dishes. Free shipping on certain the complete illustrated childrens. Please specify the item code and title of the book. They produced like i mentioned childs tea sets and similar pieces and what they called their general line.
Marbles, general line, and childrens dishes, with prices unknown binding 1992 by roger hardy author. Akro agate glass collecting, identify, buy, sell, trade has 733 members. Ask also for the new ringer rules sheet, giving the new na tional tournament rules, if your dealer doesnt have them, write us. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is a copy of a series of ads akro agate ran in boys life magazine from january april 1931. Visit this section for a brief history of handmade marble manufacture and. We learned about akro agate from our close friends chuck and chere who had been collecting for about a year. The ashtrays were priced in roger and claudia hardys 1998 book, the complete line of the akro agate co.
Featuring the complete line, marbles, general line, childs dishes hardy, roger, hardy, claudia on. Its features a beautiful, creamy swirled look and began with marbles. We have over 30,000 vintage marbles for sale that are not shown here so if you are looking for something you dont see here we probably have it but havent posted it yet. By bidding via internet, you agree that showtime auctions may award the lot to another bidder as.
Dont forget, this site will also display on mobile devices smartphones, ipads, etc. The complete line of the akro agate co with prices by hardy. All marbles in this collection are in mint to near mint none are common and many are extremely rare. The references include the collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware by gene florence the complete line of the akro agate co. Akro agate was a glass company the produced novelty type glass as well as childrens pieces during the 30s50s in clarksburg wv. See more ideas about agate, childrens tea sets and vintage toys. The finest quality custom the complete illustrated childrens at the best possible price from ebay. We guarantee all of our marbles are original antiques and offer a 100% satisfaction guaranteed no questions asked refund policy. The complete line of the akro agate company by roger and claudia hardy the akro agate price guide by. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19.
The complete line of akro agate with prices hardy, roger, hardy, claudia on. The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware florence, gene on. If you are collecting akro agate t are several good books on the subject that you may want to add to your library. Jun 30, 2017 marbles 19201940 akro agate corkscrew marble collection. They showed us their purchases and their akro book. According to the complete line of the akro agate co. They made a special type of glass that consists of combining colors together to produce a marbelized product called marbles. Updated continuously by the museum of american glass in west virginia latest additions.
Names, there is a new akro line of tricolor agatesthe slickest youve ever seen. Towards the end of the 1930s akro agate tried the childrens dishes, but at that time with little success. Swirled glass with odd name remains fun for collectors news. Akro agate acquired all the molds, which included flower pots, planters, vases, etc. The complete line of the akro agate company by roger and claudia hardy the akro agate price guide by roger and claudia hardy. Plus, seeing complete sets of childrens transoptic in the varied colors was a real treat. Roger and claudia hardy 1992 the encyclopedia of collectibles lalique to marbles 11 pages timelife 1979.
Glass akro agate miniature vase blue and white this is a miniature akro agate blue and white slag glass vase. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware. These are listed in the complete line of the akro agate co.
The mechanized production of glass marbles was developed in the united states in the first quarter of the 20th century. Vintage original box marbles for saleantique original box marbles for salecollectible original box marbles for sale old original box marbles for sale. We have a wide variety of marbles for sale that were manufactured by the akro agate company. Bruce and bonnies unofficial akro agate collectors page our akro collection began in december 1995.
This is a really pretty piece and would be a really nice addition for any collection. The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware gene florence 1975 the collectors encyclopedia of antique marbles clara ingram collector books 1972 the complete line of the akro agate co. Marbles 19201940 akro agate corkscrew marble collection. The complete line of the akro agate co with prices by. Aug 23, 2017 the collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware gene florence 1975 the collectors encyclopedia of antique marbles clara ingram collector books 1972 the complete line of the akro agate co. Akro agate collection of akro agate and akro agate and. This knife style is shown and attributed to akro agate in roger and claudia hardys book the complete line of the akro agate company. The akro agate history and information is priceless, i feel much more confident looking for pieces and identifying them now. Kovels adds thousands of new prices and photos to online price guide. Weve added more than 20,000 new prices and 2,500 color photos of antiques and collectibles to our already comprehensive guide. The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware gene florence 1975 the collectors encyclopedia of antique marbles clara ingram collector books 1972 the complete line of the akro agateco. Complete of line the childrens toy the marbles, co. Akro agate price guide by roger hardy, 9780966174717, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Swirled glass with odd name remains fun for collectors.
Largest measures 2 12 inches square x 3 inches tall. This illustrated guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible glass and includes dating information if known. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. This is a copy of a series of ads akro agate ran in boys. This collection consists of peltier marbles for sale, christensen marbles for sale, akro marbles for sale, mf christensen marbles for sale, vitro marbles for sale, alley marbles for sale, marble king marbles for sale. A wonderful akro agate teapot from the line of childrens toy dishes, in blue, softly marbleized with wisps of white showing here and there.
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