Steam Toys: A Symphony In Motion

Steam Toys: A Symphony In Motion

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Book Description
Steam toys from the late 19th an early 20th centuries occupy a special niche in the world of antique toys. But steam toys are appreciated in their own right, as ingenious inventions and charming contraptions! Hooked to a steam engine or operated by hand, these pieces move-mills grind, blacksmiths hammer, Ferris wheels and carousels revolve, woodsmen chop, and mistrels dance. They can be delightfully intricate, colorful, and creative. Never before has a book focused on these marvelous toys from bygone days. Almost 600 full-color photographs document the work of 25 major manufacturers, with illustrations of the marks they used. Dimensions, years of production, and current market values are discussed for each piece. No toy collector should be without this fantastic book!

About the Author
Morton Hirschberg, a Maryland resident, has been collecting toys since 1980. He is the current president of Antique Toy Collectors of America.

Steam Toys: A Symphony In Motion,Morton A. Hirschberg,Schiffer Publishing,0764300091,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Collectors and collecting,Equipment and supplies,Mechanical toys,Steam-engines,Technical & Manufacturing Trades,Technology & Industrial Arts,Toys

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