Sunday, January 21, 2018
Partly sunny with clouds
-2 C 28.4 F
Partly sunny with clouds
-2 C 28.4 F
Bliss Lithographed Wood Toys
R. Bliss Manufacturing Company
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
1832 - 1935
" Even though Rufus Bliss founded the R.Bliss Manufacturing Company in 1832, it is not exactly known when they began producing toys. The earliest mention of toys can be found in the "New England Business Director" of 1871.
The R. Bliss Manufacturing Company was originally founded to produce wooden screws and clamps for piano and cabinet making. Rufus Bliss is known for inventing a machine for cutting wood screws rapidly and more accurately than had been done in the past. These toys cross the borders of collecting with their folk art designs. They are known for their high quality, beautiful colors, and artwork. R. Bliss Manufacturing Company was sold to Manson & Parker of Winchendonm ,Massachusetts in 1914. Toys carrying the Bliss name were produced until 1935,
but only a few toys were marketed during these later years"*
Courtesy Mr. Richard Mueller Jr.
Interestingly, many of the above toys had been repaired and/or parts replaced.
However, the toys managed to sell for from $ 130.00 - 290.00 US, plus auctioneer's commission!
There certainly is a demand for these old and most-interesting toys!
Thanks for visiting,
and hard a great day or evening.
Stacey Bindman
toysearcher@gmail.com
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