schmoozer Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 4:07 PM, William said: This "looks" Akro too me but unsure...the only markings are "NO 851"....just a gorgeous candlestick holder though 😊 Here is my pair of the 851’s. The Hardy AKRO reference book specifically id’s these as not AKRO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 You are correct I did have things backwards. Akro bought Westite molds. Good thing someone is watching me. Thanks for keeping things correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, wvrons said: You are correct I did have things backwards. Akro bought Westite molds. Good thing someone is watching me. Thanks for keeping things correct. I thought Westite bought the AKRO molds after they went under? what are the dates for each company folding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted October 19, 2021 Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 6 hours ago, akroorka said: Sorry Ron, I think that you have this mixed up a bit. Westite had a fire in 1936 and Akro purchased most of the molds from them. There are quite a few examples of Westite items, including the bathroom fixture line that were made by Akro. Someone else (???) did purchase some of the molds from Akro once they closed and a few were reproduced and marketed. Akro—On!! That answers my question on dates, thanks. Missed your post when I responded to Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 11 hours ago, schmoozer said: Here is my pair of the 851’s. The Hardy AKRO reference book specifically id’s these as not AKRO. Thanks for sharing...that is a nice set. The tall chocolate/peach set I posted, I'll have to try to identify them by other characteristics as they are not marked at all. I didn't pay much for my single 851 or the set (from a private seller), so I'm happy either way, no matter the value. Love the slag 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Thanks for all the input, references and sharing folks! Always appreciated 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 18 hours ago, William said: Thanks for all the input, references and sharing folks! Always appreciated 😊 Always learning….👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 7 hours ago, schmoozer said: Always learning….👍 I'll third that motion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted October 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 7 hours ago, schmoozer said: Always learning….👍 Agreed, something new and unknown every day 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Here is another example of the Houze—HouzeX Glass that has been discussed. These candle holders and other items made with the “MarbleX” glass may be found in a variety of color combos. This candle holder has a faint “851” mark and I highlighted it with a “Sharpie” so you could see it better. The blue in this item has a streak of oxblood running through the blue strands. I have seen one seller on e-bay that has made Houze marbles out of cullet—it was quite nice and not in my boat-house pricewise. Close, but no cigar one might say. I tried to get a better image of the sales page regarding this item---best that I could do. MarbleX ----On!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, akroorka said: Here is another example of the Houze—HouzeX Glass that has been discussed. These candle holders and other items made with the “MarbleX” glass may be found in a variety of color combos. This candle holder has a faint “851” mark and I highlighted it with a “Sharpie” so you could see it better. The blue in this item has a streak of oxblood running through the blue strands. I have seen one seller on e-bay that has made Houze marbles out of cullet—it was quite nice and not in my boat-house pricewise. Close, but no cigar one might say. I tried to get a better image of the sales page regarding this item---best that I could do. MarbleX ----On!!! Great info, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted January 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 Nice little Mosser Glass Labrador I picked up yesterday...have a lead on a few more color variations of this one plus some little Imperial lions that I just might go after 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 I love it. They are bigger than I imagined them. A great find, love the color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted January 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 38 minutes ago, akroorka said: I love it. They are bigger than I imagined them. A great find, love the color. Definitely getting another (or more) next visit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted April 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 New addition 😊 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Nice pieces of Imperial William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Got this at the antique store In Lake Havasu. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, Tommy said: Got this at the antique store In Lake Havasu. Nice, I see those New York Vogue pieces occasionally, but haven't seen that one yet...nice my man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 18, 2022 Report Share Posted December 18, 2022 Just back from a 4K mile road trip - found this toothpick holder in MO . . . Akro for Vogue Merc. Co. NYC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted December 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Ric said: Just back from a 4K mile road trip - found this toothpick holder in MO . . . Akro for Vogue Merc. Co. NYC Nice one Ric...👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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