akroorka Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I collect miniatures too—I love these little Swarovski critters that look life like. This frog is wondering just how hungry he may be, I know what I would do. The marble is 1” and very nice to hold and look at. Marble—On!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Here a soap dish with no stamp. The back is really rough from the casting. Any ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, Fire1981 said: This glows but isn’t Akro. Is anyone family with this stamp ? Westite, just got your pic upside-down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Fire1981 said: Here a soap dish with no stamp. The back is really rough from the casting. Any ideas ? My best "guess" would be Imperial ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks you guys. Does anyone know what my Akro is ? Is it a patch ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, Fire1981 said: This glows but isn’t Akro. Is anyone family with this stamp ? The dart pattern is Akro but the actual manufacture of this piece is Westite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Fire1981 said: Thanks you guys. Does anyone know what my Akro is ? Is it a patch ? Yes Fire, a nice big Akro patch. These were seen in some of the later gift boxes, the ones with the kids on the cover. I have seen the spot that you mention on others of all colors. I really do not know the cause of it but I always thought that it may be an annealing/cooling thing. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks Art. I like the Spot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Akronaut🚀 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 I love the Prize Names. So many color combos. Here are a few combos that I think are kind of odd and that would never have thought to combine in my wardrobe. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryb Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Jumpin' the gun on Akro Friday, but I thought I'd show some Ox corks. I know some are pretty beat, and most of you have seen the Limey in the first pic, but I never miss a chance to show it off. Thanks Bruce 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 "Happy Akro Friday" Trying a bit of the "Group Mentality" approach out today !! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 13 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Happy Akro Friday Nice mibs Bruce very colourful group shot Chad 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akro75 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Nice old beat up Akro box that I just backfilled with some corks.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 What type of Akro is this ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 That is an Akro Oxblood patch my friend. Nice coverage on this one! Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Here are what I consider to be two “Lifesaver” corkscrews. I try not to play favorites, they are both very nice.(the one on the right-lol) Marble—On!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akro75 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Fire1981 said: What type of Akro is this ? Egg yolk ox patch??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Akro75 said: Nice old beat up Akro box that I just backfilled with some corks.. This is the best way to display corkscrews imho. Preserve and protect--love it!! Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, akroorka said: Here are what I consider to be two “Lifesaver” corkscrews. I try not to play favorites, they are both very nice.(the one on the right-lol) Marble—On!! I know it's called a lifesaver now but didn't this type > used < to be called a "Poll Parrot" Art ?? I like Poll Parrot much better but nowadays people don't know what you're talking about : CIRCA 1920's - 1060's sometime ?? You know adapting the name from the old shoe add ?? Mascots like Poll Parrot starred in Vintage Children’s Shoe Ads 1920-1960’s Poll Parrot Shoes Sign 1930 An Entertaining Mascot I’ve always been fascinated with the mascot characters used in many vintage children’s shoe advertisements such as the Poll Parrot brand. In 1925, the parrot icon was the brainchild of Paul Parrot, the original owner of the Paul Parrot Shoes based in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Parrot had an obvious reason to use the parrot for his shoe logo that tied into his name and was a version of Polly Parrot. The company used several parrot models over the years and created the slogan “They speak for themselves”. Their children’s shoes marketing campaigns included many giveaways such as rings, buttons, whistles, bookmarks and banks with the parrot illustration. Poll Parrot Shoes Slogan “They Speak for Themselves” In the 1930’s, a syndicated radio program was launched called the “Cruise of the Poll Parrot”. The radio series featured adventures of a whaling ship also named for the witty Poll Parrot mascot. In 1947, The Company also sponsored the popular Howdy Doody children’s show. The International Shoe Company bought out the Paul Parrot Company early on and used the Paul Parrot trademark for it’s ongoing success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Poll Parrot is a new term to me regarding corkscrews, I can roll with it though. All I know is when I have one of these in a group of 100 corks, my eye goes to it. They are a very nice thing to hold and see. I wish that I had ten of them to put into a box. I have not seen very many in this color combo. I love these things. One of the top ten corkscrews imho. Thanks and Marble--on!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, akroorka said: Poll Parrot is a new term to me regarding corkscrews, I can roll with it though. All I know is when I have one of these in a group of 100 corks, my eye goes to it. They are a very nice thing to hold and see. I wish that I had ten of them to put into a box. I have not seen very many in this color combo. I love these things. One of the top ten corkscrews imho. Thanks and Marble--on!! I believe Danny Turner coined the phrase, naming the marble, at least that's what I was lead to believe year's Ago ?? Named for the very similar coloration of the R,G,Y parrot in the old Poll Parrot add. Ah well days gone by, guess I have to be willing to adapt, bend or break ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I like the old ways and a name for a corkscrew, the "older" collectable "machine made" is always welcome to me. There will never be as many names for corks as there are for Pelts and I am OK with that. Corkscrew On and Pelt-names on as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 A few neat ones 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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