Gilbert erector set book

This 212page book contains fullcolor scalable diagrams detailing how every set was organized as it left gilberts new haven factory. It came in a sturdy metal box painted bright red, and was the start of my lifetime passion to build things. Gilbert erector set, near mint, bill bean collection baseball cards, cover, books. The set that builds the steam shovel wooden box 21 12 x 8 12 x 3 4, builds 533 models473 parts no. These toys, named meccano in 1907, consisted of halfinchwide metal strips with holes at halfinch intervals. Oct 02, 2012 vintage erector sets 1914 to 1960 erector set collection includes mysto manufacturing company sets from 1914 and 1915. See more ideas about vintage toys, science toys and magic sets. It was fascinating to read about how all that came about and the work that went into developing the a c gilbert company. New railroads and bridges reached out and pulled together a nation that new mexico and arizona had just joined. Millions of erector sets have delighted and inspired generations of future engineers and architects. Gilbert company was an american toy company, once one of the largest in the world, who originated the erector set, which is a construction toy similar to meccano in the rest of the world. Gilbert introduced about 20 new parts made specifically to build the truck model. They were my step fathers and he built every one of the models in both books. I have to admit to a tremendous bias in reading this book, because of the enjoyment i had as a youngster with the erector set and the gilbert chemistry set.

Page book 1 until end of designated makeup schedule. Has small original container with hundreds of bolts, nuts and small parts. The chicago antiques guide blog gilbert erector set no 8 12 posted friday, june 09 by brian. The erector set quickly became one of the most popular toys of all time. The set is captioned to build the parachute jump silk parachutes are frayed and disintegrated. Gilbert erector sets and other metal construction toys. The erector set version was derived from a pressed steel toy truck sold by gilbert, that was a scale copy of a real truck made by the white motor company. This is the story of that event and the company behind it. The estate set is in good vintage condition with the original can minus the lid with pieces as shown in our photos. Erector sets, meccano sets and other construction toys for sale. A selection of original erector parts from various erector sets.

See more ideas about hobby toys, construction and chemistry set. Rare train set with orig book at the best online prices at ebay. I have eliminated this insruction book from my photos because it usually covers the top. Erector sets from the 1969 sears christmas wish book a. A handy reference book is greenbergs guide to gilbert erector sets shown in. A wonderful nostalgic 1938 erector set with plenty of parts and instruction book dated 1938. Frieder has amassed 15 erector sets, including one from 1915, when gilbert had been in the erector set business for only two years.

Gilbert erector set guidebook 191988 pdf, 72 pages, 8. First known as the mysto manufacturing company, the company was founded in 1909 in westville, connecticut, by alfred carlton. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The information below was gathered from a few sources. Erector sets history literature information supplies. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jul 04, 2018 millions of erector sets have delighted and inspired generations of future engineers and architects. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.

The building set, using tiny, metal girders,1 was popular for many years. Gilbert toy catalogs, and marshall mckusicks book discovering late erector 19631988. The first construction toy set was patented in england by frank hornby in 1901. Gilbert erector set from the 1969 sears christmas wish book. Ok so im not that big and it isnt exactly an emporium, but i do collect erector sets.

He wanted something more sturdy, and what he came up with was a way of making a ridged square girder. Alexander graham bell, thomas edison, and george easton watched their inventions flourish. They are well used but in pretty good condition considering the date. Gilbert heritage society, visit our join the acghs. Ac gilbert erector set manualsthe new erector how to.

This book is dedicated to my dear wife tracy whose tolerance of my erector madness. Gilbert erector sets images vintage toys, science toys. Unfortunately, gilbert erector sets are long gone from the marketplace due to. Gilbert erector sets and many other famous construction systems. It was set 3 per my memory, based on remembering the box lid picture. Red metal box and inside has picture of ferris wheel no. Also,has screwsnuts and silver cylinder wred cone top,all other metal building pcs. If you are thinking of buying these to resellfind another seller. Vintage gilbert erector set parts motor building book for. The metal case opens to reveal a beautiful decal in full color on inside of door describing the set which is no. Gilberts erector sets taught boys more than just the nuts and bolts print advertisement for erector set, circa. Very good condition some very small dark stains on cover.

Erector set from the 1969 sears christmas wish book. Provides authoritative prices and product information. Gilberts erector sets also included the pulleys, gears and wheels,but it also had wider strips, triangles and other shapes. Gilbert began selling the mysto erector structural steel builder in 19, backed by the first major american ad campaign for a toy. Erector set joel perlin, metal construction toy specialist. So, its time to share what i have learned with you. Box label artwork zip outside box label for 10083 and 10093 sets. We have for your consideration a gilbert no erector engineers set from the 1950s. Includes detailed descriptions, parts lists, and current values of all erector sets made between 1933 and 1962. He went to some length to patent the container for the erector set as well as the toy itself. Read about john petries backyard where magic trick boxes were crafted in a cramped workshop. Gilbert, the entrepreneur behind the erector set, was a toyindustry titan, who was as shrewdly selfmythologizing as he was innovative. These parts are only available in limited quantities, perfect for completing your box sets.

Marshalls book goes into great detail on the various sets available and is the only source of type iii set inventories. English language arts test book 1 7 regents examinations. Gilbert s erector sets also included the pulleys, gears and wheels,but it also had wider strips, triangles and other shapes. Completes the 2volume history of the fabulous erector set construction toys. The binding is intact but has a 1 12 separation at the top. The set with the powerful electric motor cardboard box 18 14 x 10 x 2 12, builds 500 models235 parts no. We have just added the 1954 erector how to make em book shown at right. May 6, 2020 meccano sets were manufactured by frank hornby in the early 1900s. Since there were many small parts to say nothing of the many screws.

Having been a typical kid in the 1960s and 70s, i had an erector set. This report lists the contents of several museum collections from across the country, listing either a comprehensive inventory supplied by the museums curator, itemized searches of the museums. Erector set parts joel perlin, metal construction toy. Salem native alfred carlton gilbert was best known for inventing the erector set and gilbert. Learn how it all began in merle carnegies book, the mysto erector, story of the mysto manufacturing company. Erector set trademark styled as erector was a brand of metal toy construction sets which were originally patented by alfred carlton gilbert and first sold by his company, the mysto manufacturing company of new haven, connecticut in 19. Gilbert was very concerned with the appearance of the toy when the child first saw it. Gilbert erector sets were made for decades 19 to 1967 and in many sizes, so there is on one simple answer to your question. The wright brothers triumph was still experimental. Erector set trademark styled as erector was a brand of metal toy construction sets which were originally patented by alfred carlton gilbert and first sold by his company, the mysto manufacturing company of new haven, connecticut in 19 in 1916, the company was reorganized as the a.

The brand continued its independent existence under various corporate ownerships until. Erector set parts joel perlin, metal construction toy specialist. Descriptions, parts lists, and values for erector sets made from 1933 to 1962. Back then, there were many different sizes of erector sets, from the simple no. I had a little western auto store for about 42 years, and each year, we would buy toys. I had 2 sets as a child a 1956 1 12 and a 1957 5 12. Toy erector set parts a selection of original erector parts from various erector sets. This was developed at the gilbert hall of science, not some grubby factory. See the gilbert erector set advertisement in the december 1935 issue of boys life magazine.

Gilbert erector set big channel girders, part ex 1970s. Ac gilbert erector set manualsthe new erector how to make. Vintage 1938 erector set with book and metal case by a. Vintage erector sets 1914 to 1960 erector set collection includes mysto manufacturing company sets from 1914 and 1915.