Novelty Toy Works toys and games appear to have been numerous. A variety of Copyright Notices appear with some frequency during the life of the business. Most, or all, appear to be in the name of Carl Brache (occasionally mis-spelt as Brach). The names associated with the toy or game rules are noted in the application in some cases and give us some clues as to what to look for … [Read more...] about Novelty Toy Works Toys and Games
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Novelty Toy Works Marvelscope
The Novelty Toy Works Marvelscope is referred to in an advertisement from 3rd August 1922 in the Farmers Advocate newspaper. The text of which reads: THE MARVELSCOPE.Length, 7 1/2" inches.Diameter, 2 1/4" inches.Splendidly made. Beautifully FinishedSpecial Offer to End of Month,3/- Each.The popularity of the MARVELSCOPE is that it is provided with a screw top so that the … [Read more...] about Novelty Toy Works Marvelscope
The Novelty Toy Works Pty Ltd
The Novelty Toy Works Pty Ltd was an Australian Toy Maker based in North Fitzroy, Victoria. The business existed from 1916 until it was liquidated in 1924 or 1925. Commencement The business was incorporated in July 1916 and was announced with a listing in the Melbourne Herald newspaper of Saturday 8th July 1916: Novelty Toy Works Propty. Ltd. Authorised capital, £2000, … [Read more...] about The Novelty Toy Works Pty Ltd
Novelty Toy Works 317 Rae Street North Fitzroy
There are many references to this business and within the various articles, including the original registration, there is inconsistency in the street address. Variably showing either number 217, or 317, and a spelling variation of Rae, or Ray, Street North Fitzroy. Ray street does not exist and the number 317 features frequently in later advertising for staff and other matters. … [Read more...] about Novelty Toy Works 317 Rae Street North Fitzroy
Fiddle Sticks or Pickup Sticks or Mikado
Fiddle Sticks or Pickup Sticks or Mikado is a table top game that has been around in many forms for many years. Its a simple game to understand, but requires a steady hand and thoughtful strategy to get a good score. Why my interest? It is due to another afternoon spent sorting out all our stock of toys for Antique Toy World and coming across 3 different sets of the … [Read more...] about Fiddle Sticks or Pickup Sticks or Mikado
Ezy-Bilt Master Toy Construction Sets
Similar to the ever-popular Meccano construction sets, Ezy-Bilt Master Toy Construction Sets were Australia Made. It is or was a creative construction or building set and a copy of Meccano. Identified on the lid of one of my sets as Manufactured by Colton Palmer Preston Ltd. Adelaide South Australia. Colton were a tool manufacturer in Currie Street Adelaide c1920. At … [Read more...] about Ezy-Bilt Master Toy Construction Sets
318 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Talk about going "down the rabbit hole". On the back of looking for more information on "Movie Merchandise Productions" (relating to the Robin Hood Fiddle Sticks game) the Argus Melbourne newspaper on 5th March 1937 has a small advertisement for the formation of a new company to be called Ezy-Bilt Pty. Ltd. with its registered office at 318 Flinders Lane Melbourne. I'll discuss … [Read more...] about 318 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Winna Products 110-112 Redfern Street Redfern NSW Australia
110-112 Redfern St, Redfern. Use premises for stationery manufacturing. Surefile Mfg. P/L. https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/799372 View showing Hayes Office Furniture (110-112 Redfern St) https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/581145 110/112 Redfern St Redfern. Use premises for the repair & storage of office furniture & storage of … [Read more...] about Winna Products 110-112 Redfern Street Redfern NSW Australia
Winna Alphabet Game
Over at Antique Toy World I was getting through some of the older stock and came across a Winna Alphabet Game. A game or jigsaw concept of the English Alphabet with a picture representing each letter as a pictorial teaching aid for younger children. The printed sheet is of 3 or 4mm cardboard with raw card back-face and the front face partially cut through or scored to allow … [Read more...] about Winna Alphabet Game
Site Update #2
Things are progressing in the background and I managed to get in a few hours today sorting the information and the layout for the new site format. Hopefully I will be able to convert the site over in the next day or two. If you are in Adelaide for the Mega Swap Meet next weekend (Adelaide Showgrounds) be sure to stop by the RecoverToy stand and say G'day. … [Read more...] about Site Update #2