Advertising Box Akro

[romanoak]

Has anyone seen this box before. I have seen a pic before but never in hand. This box is missing bowtie and pencil.

Thanx Bill

[Steph]

I have only seen a pic.

.... and some ads which looked like they could be for it. Or for similar gift packaging. I don't know that I ever saw an illustration in the ads. Can't remember the year for sure. 1926 is what comes to mind. Maybe I can find those, just for curiosity sake.

Marquee Marbles pic:

Edit: Yes, I found gift boxes with several combinations of items along with ties and marbles, from 1926 to at least the early 30's. I found Akro Agate mentioned once specifically in 1926. Not with that exact combo of items. Don't recall a notebook mentioned in any ad. Some of the items mentioned were pens, razors and harmonicas. Not sure what else. Again, may update.

Edited September 29, 2014 by Steph

[Poplarhead]

Looks like one Hardys had in collection.. Don

[Steph]

Found this while I was tooling around looking for Berry Pink stuff. Not the same one but still fun.

[BobBlock]

I'm pretty sure the Hardys have or had one. I seem to recall Hansel having one as well, you might want to check with him.

I sold one in one of my auctions about 15 or so years ago, I'd have to go back and look to see if I still have the records from that sale.