| Cast Iron Toy Cook Stoves and Ranges: From A to Z Contributor(s): Ford (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764319302 ISBN-13: 9780764319303 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2003 Annotation: Here is a long-awaited volume for collectors of cast iron toy cook stoves and ranges. A century of toys is covered from the 1840s to the 1940s produced by major manufacturers of full size stoves and ranges as well as toy manufacturers included are toys. Kenton Hardware Co., Hubley Manufacturing Co., Dent Hardware Co., Ideal Manufacturing Co., Majestic Manufacturing Co., as well as the Philadelphia Stove Works, Prizer Painter Stove Works plus many others. The A to Z alphabetical listing, with over 400 full color illustrations, gives the reader quick and easy identification of stoves and ranges by name while the index, organized by manufacturer, provides a ready and consolidated cross-reference. This invaluable reference includes complete descriptions for all items shown including current market values and is sure to delight toy collectors worldwide. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades |
| Dewey: 688.72 |
| LCCN: 2003106684 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.52" W x 10.94" (1.71 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here, at last, is a long-awaited reference for collectors of cast iron toy cook stoves and ranges. This comprehensive book covers a century of toys, from the 1840s to the 1940s from both major manufacturers of full size stoves and ranges and toy manufacturers. Included are stoves and ranges produced by Kenton Hardware Co., Hubley Manufacturing Co., Dent Hardware Co., Ideal Manufacturing Co., Majestic Manufacturing Co., J. & E. Stevens Co., as well as the Philadelphia Stove Works, Orr, Painter and Co., and many others. Over 400 examples are shown, alphabetically arranged, displaying many of the most sought-after models including the Acme, Buck's, Charter Oak, Daisy, Model, Waldorf, Zenda and everything in between The A to Z alphabetical format gives readers quick identification of toy stoves and ranges by name, while the Index, organized by manufacturer, provides a consolidated cross-reference. Collectors wishing to expand beyond the central theme of cast iron toy stoves and ranges will find useful chapters on go-withs, and complementary fields of collecting. Each caption includes description, size, manufacturer, and current market value. This invaluable reference will delight and inspire toy collectors worldwide. |