The Wilkins Toy Company was established by James S Wilkins in Keene, New Hampshire, in 1890, the earliest toys produced being a clothes wringer and road vehicles. Harry T Kingsbury purchased the company in 1894, expanding the range of toys manufactured, and publishing the first catalog in 1895. The range continued to expand, with toys for both boys and girls, including railroad toys, circus toys, stoves, steamboats and trucks. Toy manufacture ceased during the Second World War, and did not return afterwards although the company continued, manufacturing machine tools until a takeover in 2012.
Further details and many illustrations at the TCA Western Manufactures Index site.
The Wilkins Toy Company 2-4-0 cast iron floor locomotive |
The Wilkins Toy Company 2-4-0 cast iron floor locomotive |
The Wilkins Toy Company 2-4-0 cast iron floor locomotive |
The Wilkins Toy Company 2-4-0 cast iron floor locomotive |
The Wilkins Toy Co 2-4-0 cast iron floor locomotive, length 13 inches |
The Wilkins Toy Co cast paddle steamer, length 5.5 inches |
The Wilkins Toy Co cast horse drawn fire pump, length 17 inches |
The Wilkins Toy Co catalog 1911 (1964 facsimilie) |
The Wilkins Toy Co catalog 1911 (1964 facsimilie) |
The Wilkins Toy Co catalog 1911 (1964 facsimilie) |
The Wilkins Toy Co catalog 1911 (1964 facsimilie) |
The Wilkins Toy Co catalog 1911 (1964 facsimilie) |
The Wilkins Toy Co catalog 1911 (1964 facsimilie) |
The Wilkins Toy Co catalog 1916 |
The Wilkins Toy Co Playthings magazine, 1938 |
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