Old Antique Toys

This blog discusses old toys from the early 1920's to the end of the 1950's. All kinds of topics are discussed. The time span was the greatest period for "hands-on" toys, where a young child could actually go outside and play for hours at a time. You can see the elegance but simple design of these toys. It was a time when huge machines, and people made and finished toys by hand. The era has long passed, but many of the toys are still around, and that is what I would like to share.

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

The Walbert Toy Manufacturing Company

Sunday, July 6, 2014
Overcast and some rain

The Walbert Manufacturing Company

I came across a nice old tin ferryboat on ebay today, but decided to check Liveauctioneers to see if I could use any of my sources that allow me to use their photos. Bertoia Auctions appeared and fortunately had sold another Walbert toy.

Brief History

The Walbert Manufacturing Company was founded by Mr. Walther Huth. I found the 2 toys below that were made under the Walbert name. Wolverine, another toy company, purchased the design and manufacturing rights of all the Walbert toys in 1927.

Please click here to visit the fine website of Bertoia Auctions

I always like old packaging and graphics on boxes that accompany old toys.

The interesting aspect of the Walbert toy is the fact that when the centre circular plate is hit,

the ship "splits" into 2, as if to simulate its sinking.

Certainly, this has been one of my shorter posts,

but at least I now have a record of the Walbert Toy Manufacturing Company.

Thans for visiting,

and as always,

have a great part of the day or night,

wherever you may be,

Stacey.

toysearcher@gmail.com

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