Group B

(look through these makers if you haven't found your toy among the listed makers)

by Richard Mueller

B-T Company
277 East Erie Street
Milwaukee 2, Wis.

1944 Advertisement
Toy Values: $15 - $20

Balantyne Manufacturing 1947 Howard St - Toy Division Al Auger & Ken Roberts 718 Mission St San Francisco 3, Cal.
Pluto 1944 12"L x 8.25"H x 2.75"W $120 - $160	1944 Advertisement Pluto: $120 - $160 Crawling Turtles: $45 - $60

Beaverbilt Utilities Buffalo, N.Y.
Bulldog c. 1917 13"L x 10"H x 6.5"W $120 - $160	1917 Advertisement	1917 Advertisement

Bouquet Toy Corporation 79 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. See Go-Toys chapter for similar toys
Tip-Toe Dancer c. 1926 7.75"L x 9.5"H x 4"W $180 - $240	1927 Advertisement

Brice Toy and Novelty Incorporated East Aurora, New York 1947 – 1952 East Aurora Toy Corporation East Aurora, New York 1952 - estimated 1958 In 1930, Jesse Brice moved from All-Fair Toy and Games to Fisher-Price Toys. In the late 1940’s, Mr. Brice decided to leave Fisher-Price Toys and open his own company and Brice Toy and Novelty Company was born. The company continued to produce toys under the name Brice Toy and Novelty Incorporated until Mr. Brice left in 1952. At that time, Albert Wallenwien, Brice’s treasurer, continued producing toys changing the company name to East Aurora Toy Incorporation (E.A.T). Many of the toys produced under the East Aurora Toy, Inc. (E.A.T) label are very similar, if not the same, as Brice Toy and Novelty Company toys. Because of their association with Fisher-Price, their association with Warner Brothers, their vivid colors, and rarity, these toys will hold high values. Once E.A.T. Company folded, it has been said that Fisher Price bought the existing tools to keep a new group of owners from starting up again making toys.
Example of Labeling estimated 1956	Rabbit with Egg #499 estimated 1956 5”L x 7”H x 2”W $90 - $120	Rabbit with Cart #499 estimated 1956 8”L x 7.75”H x 3.5”W $120 - $150 Still in bag: $180 - $230	East Aurora Express #999 estimated 1956 9”L x 7.5”H x 2”W $120 - $160
Double Clowns estimated 1956 6.75”L x 4.75”H x 2”W $90 - $120	Sprinkles estimated 1956 6”L x 9.5”H x 3.5”W $90 - $120	Double Tweetie estimated 1956 6.25”L x 5.25”H x 2”W $150 - $200	Daffy Duck estimated 1956 6”L x 5.5”H x 2”W $150 - $200 Still in original bag: $250 - $325
Buster the Bear estimated 1956 4.75”L x 7.5”H x 1.75”W $120 - $160	Claude de Pussy estimated 1956 5”L x 7”H x 2”W $90 - $120

Brunell & Farmer Co., Inc.
Worcester, Mass.

1925 Advertisement
Value: $150 - $200

Buffalo Toy and Tool Works Buffalo, New York 200 Fifth Avenue Building, RM 419 Owner & Founder, Frank La Bin who patented the "Spiral Rod" and used it in many of his toys that ranged from cars to arcade games to the Spiral Top. Info provided by Great-Grandson Bill McBroom.
Hy-Lo 15.5"H x 5"W Photo Courtesy of Jerrica Ann White	1938 Advertisement Pg 51 Playthings Magazine

E. T. Burrowes Co.
Portland, Maine

1919 Advertisement
Clown: $150 - $200
Jockey: $180 - $240

C. L. Sparr Co.
Ferris Wheel #3 $60 - $80; Add $30 - $40 with box	1945 Advertisement Windmill: $120 - $160 Ferris Wheel: $60 - $80 Spinner: $30 - $40

Miscellaneous "C" Company Advertisements

Click below to see PDF files of miscellaneous "C" Companies.

Miscellaneous C Ads - File 1

Miscellaneous C Ads - File 2

Cappel MacDonald & Company Teach-A-Tot Toy or Mak-A-Toy Cappel Building Dayton, Ohio
Logo	Mak-A-Toy Instructions	Mak-A-Toy Truck Estimated 1948 9.5"L x 5"H x 5"W $21 - $28

Carruthers Toy Company Marquoit Road Brunswich, Maine This company made a series of simple wooden toys which were probably made in the early 1960's. These toys are fairly common, simple in design and are from the 60's - so therefore will not have as high a value as toys made in previous years.
Ship Estimated 1960 11"L x 4"H x 2"W $15 - $20	Treasure Train #505 Estimated 1960 11"L x 3.25"H x 2"W $15 - $20	Treasure Transport Estimated 1960 11"L x 3.5"H x 2"W $15 - $20
Treasure Tanker Estimated 1960 10.75"L x 3.25"H x 2"W $15 - $20	Treasure Racer #5 Estimated 1965 11.5"L x 3.5"H x 2"W $15 - $20	Treasure Diesel #501 Estimated 1960 11"L x 3.5"H x 2"W $15 - $20
Treasure Tractor Estimated 1960 8"L x 4"H x 2"W $15 - $20	Treasure Tractor in Bag $15 - $20	Other Treasures by Carruthers

Century Toys A.K.A Century Thoroughbred Toys Manufactured by Century Boat Company Manistee, Michigan 1952-estimated 1953 On March 1952, Century Boat Company, known for their quality line of inboard and outboard luxury boats, announced they would be producing a new line of colorful action toys. Their toys were manufactured from sturdy woods, and designed to avoid sharp angles and projections. They also advertised that their toys would be made of fast, non-fading and non-toxic paints. We were able to locate another article stating they are reducing the prices of their toys. We were unable to find any records after that. Fun Fact: In 1952 there were also a couple of other toys being introduced to children – Mr. Potato Head, Pez dispensers and Matchbox cars. Now that’s competition.
Fire Billy c. 1950 10"L x 6"H x 3.25"W $120 - $160	Circus Wagon 18”L x 12.5”H x 5.25”W $300 - $400	Circus Wagon Box 17.5”L x 7.75”H x 5.5”W $75 - $100	Kiddy Kab 11”L x 5.75”H x 4”W $45 - $60
Kiddy Kop estimated 1952 9.7”L x 6.5”H x 3.3”W $60 - $80	Tommy Rod 3 - Jalopy Junior 10.25”L x 6.25”H x 3.25”W $30 - $40	Tommy Rod 3 - Jalopy Junior $15 - $20	Horse Pulling Fire Cart with Ladder 1950 12.6”L x 5.5”H x 3.75”W $45 - $60
Milk Truck 1952 $120 - $160	1952 Advertisement	1953 Advertisement Values of toys in advertisement: Fire Billy: $120 - $160 Kiddy Kop: $60 - $80

Chicago Ferrule & Nut Co.

1921 Advertisement
Horse and Wagon: $180 - $240
Clown on Tricycle: $150 - $200
Horse on Wheels: $150 - $200

Child Guidance

Charlie Choo-Choo w/Box
1959
6.6"L x 4.9"H x 4.5"W
$15 - $20

Childhood Interests, Incorporated A.K.A. Right-Time Toys Roselle Park, New Jersey Estimated 1935 - 1950 Most of Childhood Interests toys were produced with a combination of wood and plastic. At the time, the company was known for their help in the development of plastic playthings. In 1941, the company won a major award sponsored by “Modern Plastics” magazine. They mainly focused on toys and crib gyms for children six months to six years. We were only able to find reference to the company during the years stated above.
Putt Putt Plane 9"L x 5.5"H x 10.25"W	3 Men in a Boat #118 c. 1940 7.5"L x 3"H x 6"W $35 - $50	Nuts & Bolts Pull Toy Estimated 1970 8"L x 3.2"H x 3"W $15 - $20	Truck estimated 1942 10.75”L x 3.25”H x 4.25”W $45 - $60
Baby's First Cart c. 1946 6"L x 8.4"H x 4.6"W $30 - $40	Truck c. 1942 10.75”L x 4”H x 3.75”W $30 - $40	Pony Train and Box c. 1948 16”L x 3”H x 2.5”W $45 - $60; Box $30 - $40	Dairy Delivery Truck estimated 1946 9”L x 6”H x 5”W $75 - $100
The Jolly Milkmen estimated 1960 9”L x 4.4”H x 5’W $45 - $60	Car c. 1940 9.25”L x 2”H x 1.75”W $15 - $20	Lacing Shoe estimated 1948 $45 - $60	Big Activity Train #1090 estimated 1950 23.5”L x 3”H x 2.5”W $30 - $40
Advertisement c. 1946

Toys Made in China

Ping-Pong Game w/Box
c. 1965
10"L x 4.8"H x 6"W
$75 - $100 w/box

Pull Along Zoo
c. 1960
$30 - $40; Box $5 - $10

Teddy Bell Drummer
c. 1960
$9 - $12; Box $2 - $4

Rocking Horse
1970
$9 - $12; Box $3 - $4

Mickey Mouse Look-A-Like
Estimated 1970
7.4"L x 7.7"H x 4.6"W
$15 - $20

Coggins Toys Manufactured by William B. Coggins, Inc. Chicago, IL Estimated 1945 -1955 In 1944, Wm. B. Coggins, Inc. announced they were introducing a new line of pull toys to retail for only ten and fifteen cents. The new animal characters, even through low in price, were substantially made of pressed-wood and colorfully finished. The company was also known for their inexpensive tops and spinners.
Duck c. 1944 4”L x 4.25”H x 2”W $15 - $20	Bear c. 1944 3.25”L x 3.50”H x 2”W $15 - $20	Set of Toys All measure 4.25”L x 4.25”H x 2”W $15 - $20 value each toy	Advertisement c. 1944

Concraft Toys Company
New Brit., Conn.

We don't have much information on the Concraft Toys Company. Please send us any information you have that you would like to share.

Yellow Car
8.5"L x 2.75"H x 3"W

Courtland Manufacturing Co.
Logo	Ice Cream Wind-Up Toy c. 1950 6.5"L x 4.5"H Photo and info courtesy of ebay member 'isaacmuzzy'. Logo shows Walter Reach - Courtland Toy Co. It has wood wheels and windup motor that reads "Guaranteed for life" and still works. Originally sold for 79 cents.	Rabbit Cart	Tin Rabbit Easter Cart c. 1940 12"L x 3.25"H x 2.75"W $150 - $200
Ice Cream Truck 8.75"L x 2.75"H x 2.5"W

Cragstan New York 1950s - 1960s Specialized in importing mechanical and battery-operated toys from postwar Japan. For more information, see http://www.tanktoy.it/Web/Fabbrica.htm.
Melody Xylophone c. 1960 $5 - $10	Melody Xylophone c. 1960 $15 - $20 set	Wacky Melon w/Box c. 1960 $15 - $20 set