Daily Archives: 1 June 2011

A Brief History of the Birth of the Modern American Toy Industry in Akron, Ohio

Posted on 1 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

A Brief History of the Birth of the Modern American Toy Industry in Akron, Ohio 01 June 2011 Akronite Samuel C. Dyke ignited the modern toy industry when he automated his factory in 1884. Toy marbles have been around for … Continue reading →

Posted in Auction News, History, Marbles, Museums | Tagged American Toy Marble Museum, Bill O'Connor, blizzard, commies, Indian Mag, Jeff Wichmann, Marble King, Marbles, mica, Morphy Auctions, Onion Skin, Samuel C. Dyke, toy marbles | Leave a comment

Medium Pink Lilac “The Father of His Country” / Bust of Washington – “Gen. Taylor Never Surrenders” / Bust of Taylor Historical Flask

Posted on 1 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

American Glass Gallery’s Auction 6 Opens today. I am in-between meetings here in Nashville today and sneaked a peak only to be stopped and stunned on the first auction page with this beautiful pink lilac G140c, Washington | Taylor pint … Continue reading →