disco005 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hello everyone, I usually collect only Akro marbles, but I found something I couldn't pass up in an antique shop up in Maine. It is an Akro Lily Planter with the Akro stamp and the "MADE IN U.S.A." "657" on the bottom. In the MADE IN THE U.S.A. stamp, the N and the S are backwards. It caught my eye, so I bought it. My question is, is this a normal thing for the Akro ware, or might I have something kind of unusual here? Either way, it's pretty cool to find an error stamp for me, I like finding unusual things in antique shops. Any input would be awesome, and thanks! Happy hunting -Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm not an expert, but I do have a planter and can tell you that the N and S are correct. Sounds like you might have something pretty neat! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I think I have some with the letters backwards also but they are in a rear load cabinet . will looks some day but there still on the common side , and I do love moss agate ade so have one that is about 1 5/16 it is so big it is a little egg shaped . 1.310 X 1 250 . Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hey Jessica, I don't know why, but something tells me this guy's at least halfway serious about Akro. Nice stuff, Mike! ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Haha! Okay, thanks guys, appreciate the responses and wow! great collection of Akroware Mike! -Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 So how about that avatar marble? It looks pretty awesome, and is there any chance you have a full size picture? And what's it called? Do you like lots of questions? And the same for Mike! What's up with that burgundy red cornucopia with the white trim? Never seen one, and it definitely stands out! Also wondering about planter #2 in the bottom row of your cabinet. Think that's the same one I have. So far, this particular type has the best colors I've seen. Mine has a breath-taking bottom of the inside, which sort of bums me out since it makes it kind of unusable planter-wise. But I'll live. Have a picture somewhere, and will post it when I find it. Here's my personal favorite of the few non-marble Akros I have. The technical term is "Concentric Ring Thingy". (Not good with names.) I think it looks pretty good here paired with a very nice Jabo marble. But I have a better picture somewhere which includes the lid, so that'll be another one for later when I find it. ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 The red and white is not Akro it is a ? who ever bought out the akro molds I know but not right now , all the cornucopias that are wild are most likely not Akro . Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sissydear Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I have a red and white slag glass cornucopia (Akro mold) but it is made by Imperial Glass. They must have bought that mold. It's stamped with a "G" imposed over a larger "I" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I think I will have to open the cabinet ! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hi Kbobam My avatar is one of my favorite Akros, it has a deep blue clear base glass with an orange cork. I have some more pics, just can't figure out how to add them, guess it's been awhile lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco005 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Here they are . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Thanks for the larger shots! The orange color and transparency of the base are more evident. It's a beauty. ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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