The book marble and toy dish collectors have been asking for. Marbles, general line, and childrens dishes, with prices. Featuring the complete line, marbles, general line, childs dishes. Akro agate company 19101951 was the single greatest producer of americanmade marbles.
Swirled glass with odd name remains fun for collectors. There are some helpful books which will make it easier to identify and value your. May 22, 2016 explore judyburkharts board akro agate, followed by 598. Online vintage and antique stores where vintage comes with neighborhood style. The ashtrays were priced in roger and claudia hardys 1998 book, the complete line of the akro agate co. Dont forget, this site will also display on mobile devices smartphones, ipads, etc. Akro agate acquired all the molds, which included flower pots, planters, vases, etc. For example, most of the slag marbles that you will find will probably have been made by akro agate co. New the art of living 9781580932509 by steinberg, claudia. Before anyone panics, it is clearly marked reproduction on the inside so no one can be duped. Featuring the complete line, marbles, general line, childs dishes roger hardy, claudia hardy o. The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware gene florence on. Phillipsdegrafft fliptop collection not akro agate. Marbles, general line, and childrens dishes, with prices unknown binding 1992 by roger hardy author.
Akro agate is an odd name for a type of american glass that has been coveted by collectors since the 1970s. Manufacturers of akro agate marbles, juvenile glass, tea sets, glass novelties. Also mentioned in the ad is a new akro agate prize contest. Complete line of the akro agate company by roger and claudia hardy.
They showed us their purchases and their akro book. The complete line of akro agate roger and claudia hardy. Online marble identification guide marble collecting. During the 1930s, with the company facing competition from other marble producers, the akro agate company began to manufacture ashtrays and small glass containers.
Agate guide price akro line of agate 2nd complete book akro companion ed to to. The tops sets are much more rare with only 40400 made from each of the runs, a few runs even. Complete of line the childrens toy the marbles, co. Akro agate collection of akro agate and akro agate and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Akro agate glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Looking for akro agate company was founded in akron, ohio, in 1911 and moved to clarksburg, west virginia, in 1914. The complete line of akro agate co 1992 plus new price guide. Advertising ashtrays are especially popular with collectors. Roger and claudia hardy, authors of the complete line of akro agate co. Popular american marbles discusses the origin of and history of popular american marbles. Marbles 19201940 akro agate corkscrew marble collection.
Mostly pix akro stephs study hall marble connection. Akro agate toy glass dishes with original box i had this set but all i have left of it is the blue pitchercoffee pot and a blue sugar bowl. These are listed in the complete line of the akro agate co. One final note, akro agate was very aggressive in marketing new items and we feel that is why there are so many rare pieces. Akro agate marbles collection and identification youtube. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Akro agate glass marble production began in 19, in clarksburg, west virginia. We learned about akro agate from our close friends chuck and chere who had been collecting for about a year. Towards the end of the 1930s akro agate tried the childrens dishes, but at that time with little success. The references include the collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware by gene florence the complete line of the akro agate co. Very nice akro agate pressed glass lidded powder jar.
There were many photos and styles represented in the book also. Seldom seen bright turquoise akro agate square mouth jardiniere 2 available garden line. Candlesticks, glass knives and lamps were usually unmarked. Including descriptions and identification on their popular styles of marbles. If you are collecting akro agate there are several good books on the subject that you may want to add to your library. A major enhancement, the socalled freese improvement, was made in 1924 which allowed for more precision in the rounding of. I hope its ok to post this here i searched for forum rules but didnt find them. These contained different items, this one has a bowtie, a fancy note pad, and a metal block pencil which has a ruler stamped on it, all of which can actually be used or in the case. Softcover book the complete line of the akro agate co. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Get the best deals on akro agate when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. 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.
Play time akro agate childs tea set dishes vintage play time glass childs tea set made by akro agate company of clarksburg, wv in the this set is model number 205 gypsy. The complete line of akro agate april 1992 by roger and claudia hardy. Bruce and bonnies unofficial akro agate collectors page our akro collection began in december 1995. Marlow peterson says these beautiful and rare top and base sets remind him of the akro agate co. Unusual akro agate decorated scotty dog powder jar vintage 169 see more.
The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware. They had about 40 different styles of ashtrays in an array of pretty bright colors. 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. Early, who made major improvements to hills machines. Also mentioned are three new akro agate assortments with marble bags. 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. A detailed look at a vintage akro agate glass marbles collection. The akro agate history and information is priceless, i feel much more confident looking for pieces and identifying them now. The tops sets are much more rare with less than 50100 made from most of the runs. By the 1920s, the akro agate company had become the largest glassmarble manufacturer in the entire world. Tells all about akro glass, colors, prices, where made. 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. Roger and claudia hardy 1992 the encyclopedia of collectibles lalique to marbles 11 pages timelife 1979. The earliest manufactured marbles were made by hand.
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. See more ideas about agate, glass and childrens tea sets. The lid has a scottie dog as a finial with dogs below it. Identification of akro agate items can usually be ascertained by the presence of the fetching company trademark crow, a kro with marbles in its beak and claws. Kevin roberts akro agate company 19101951 akro agate began marble production late in 1914.
Marbles, general line, and childrens dishes, with prices hardy, roger on. The mark was not always used, but on pieces where it is missing, the akro colors speak for themselves. All go search todays deals best sellers customer service find a. The complete line of akro agate roger and claudia hardy book 1992 softcover. Antique glassantique toysvintage childrens booksvintage toystoy. This turquoise milk glass jar has scottie dogs on leashes around it. All marbles in this collection are in mint to near mint none are. The complete line of akro agate with prices paperback april, 1992 by roger hardy author, claudia hardy author. However, when we visited with roger hardy in clarksburg, w. If you are collecting akro agate there are several good books on the subject that. Featuring the complete line, marbles, general line, childs dishes paperback nov 1997. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. If you are collecting akro agate there are several good books on the subject that you. Plus, seeing complete sets of childrens transoptic in the varied colors was a real treat.