Nerlich & Co.

“ About January 1st, 1901, we remove to our new Warehouse being erected directly opposite the Union Station, Front St. West. This new building will give us under one roof more than double the space we now occupy in our two warehouses, and will be equipped with every "up-to-date" convenience for the careful, prompt and economic handling of merchandise in our line. ”

“ The Flag Puzzle Picture Block is a new and opportune creation. Consists of 12 cubes, papered on four sides, and showing six dissected flag designs in full colors, to be properly put together. Inside cover is color flag designs, with name and use of each. Size of box, 61⁄2 × 5 in. Dozen, $4 00 Pyramid Blocks.
No. 12/66. Strong wood shells, covered with handsomely lithographed designs. 12/66. Five in nest, builds to height of 16 inches. One dozen in package $1 60 12/75. Eight in nest, builds to height of 26 inches. One dozen in package $3 60 12/76. Nine in nest, builds to height of 36 inches. ”

“ Full dark celluloid, automatic, raised top and drop front. Violets and gold under transparent; front embossed fancy design, cupid frame, lithographed ideal head, landscape and flowers; satin lined; fitted decorated comb, brush and mirror and six pieces manicure fittings. Size, 11 × 53⁄4 × 73⁄4 inches Each, $10 00 316. Full rosewood celluloid, automatic, raised top and drop front. Fancy celluloid front with violets and gold under transparent, top lithographed flowers and beautiful ideal head; satin lined; bevel mirror in back; fitted with comb, brush, mirror and six pieces manicure fittings. ”

“ Length of structure, 19 in.; height, 15 in. 72 00 ELECTRICAL TOYS. Every machine is accurately constructed and guaranteed to work perfectly if properly used, every one being tested and found in good working order before leaving the factory.
They are not only toys, amusing to both children and adults, but practical machines for studying magnetism and electricity. INDUCTION COIL. Each. 387/1. Mounted on mahogany polished base, 43⁄4 × 3 inches; has brass vibrator posts, set screw and binding posts, nickel magnet tube for regulating strength of current, three handle pin sockets. ”

“ As cut. 171⁄2 inches over all. Body, 9 × 41⁄2 inches and stands 61⁄2 inches high; one walking horse, 71⁄2 inches tall. Waggon is in assorted bright colors, wheels in yellow, horse in aluminum bronze. 1⁄2 dozen in box $12 00 EXTRA LARGE AND SHOWY. Dump Carts.
No. 52. Size of box, 7 × 4 inches. Dozen. 52. "Boy Blue" is made wholly of steel, finished in two bright colors. Has long handle made of heavy wire. Size of box, 7 × 4 inches $ 2 40 1. "Tom Thumb," every part is of steel and is so strongly made that it is practically indestructible. Body is of one piece and is set on wood axle ”

“ Entire length 181⁄2 inches. Dozen. 888. Locomotive with Tender. As cut. Body is made of good quality sheet steel, and finished in black and gilt. Wheels are malleable iron and painted red. The smoke stack, dome, whistle, headlight and cylinders are gilt bronze. Length 181⁄2 inches; height, 6 inches $13 00 888. Train Complete. Consists of 888 locomotive with tender, flat car and vestibuled coach. The two steel cars in this train fold one within the other, thus taking up small shipping space. Entire length of train, 4 feet 2 inches; height, 6 inches 26 00 999. ”

“ The stock is made of selected hardwood and finished in natural color or walnut. All metal parts are finely finished and nickel plated. Each rifle is tested and accurately sighted before leaving the factory. Entire length, 30 inches $16 80
Globe Repeater. Dozen. 40. "Globe" Repeater. Similar to No. 4, but is a "Repeater." The magazine holds 300 BB shot. It has a sight feed, and repeats from the muzzle, which makes it shoot strong. The Repeater can be used as a single shot when desired $26 40 VACUUM AIR PISTOL.
The Great Family Amusement Game. ”

“ AS A GAME OF SKILL IT IS SUPERIOR TO CHESS OR CHECKERS VERY EASY TO LEARN Dozen. War Game, each complete in box with board and men $4 00 [Pg 92] CHINAWARE. In the following pages we list a few leading values picked from the largest and choicest range of Fancy China we have ever shown. CUPS AND SAUCERS.
No. 152/211. Dozen. 152/211. As cut. Cup is 23⁄4 inches high and 3 inches wide; has three assorted flower decorations, rococo embossing and gold edge; 1 dozen in package $ 1 60 140/56. Similar to 152/211. Cup is 3 inches high and 3 inches wide ”

“ One Phone will last a lifetime as it is fitted with flanges from which the mouth organ can be detached or replaced at will. Each Harmoniphone is packed in wooden box complete with instruction book. Per doz. $9 60 MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. Nickel-plated Instruments. Leatherette Cases. Velvet-lined.
No. 14/709. Dozen Sets. 14/708. Similar to cut. Eight piece set, containing, divider, pen and pencil points, box of leads, tightening key, protractor, wood rule and saucer. Size of case, 6 × 21⁄2 inches $6 50 14/709. As cut. ”

“ Dozen. Automobile as cut. Tin body in bright colors. An exact imitation in miniature of the latest motor carriage. Has reliable clockwork and is adjustable to run in any size circle desired. Size, 5 × 31⁄2 inches. Each in a box $3 70 345. Motor Tricycle. Similar in size to above but is a three-wheeled vehicle. In main seat is figure waving high hat, and in back seat is colored servant figure with revolving umbrella. Size, 5 × 41⁄2 inches. Each in box 3 70 221. Trolley Car, 61⁄2 inches long. Tin body in bright colors; complete with pole and motorman. Reliable clockwork. Each in box 4 00 Dozen. ”

“ Has reversible handles to push or draw, body painted, framework varnished on the wood, well finished and nicely striped throughout. Length of body, 28 inches; width, 111⁄2 inches Dozen, $23 50 "North West Comfort." Similar to "Popular" but much larger, box being 30 inches long and 15 inches wide Dozen, 32 00 SHOO-FLY ROCKER. 1. Improved design,. Horses painted dapple grey. Hardwood rockers, finished on natural wood and striped, red painted seat Dozen, $14 40 2. A much larger Rocker than No. ”

“ Same as No. 1, but has handsome lithographed checker-board on the back, the shooting discs forming a complete set of checker men 21 60 CARROMS. Checker Board on Reverse Side. Bird's eye maple veneer board with felt side cushions and cloth pockets.
No. 1. Dozen. 1. A very handsome board, made of bird's eye maple veneer, which will not warp. This board will last a lifetime. Complete with rule book and shooting discs put up in fancy box (1⁄6 dozen in crate) $48 00 NOTE.—Shooting discs for carroms form a complete set of checker men for playing on reverse side. ”

“ Set, Gut and Silk assortment as above 50 600. Steel Set, silvered wire 20 Mandolin Strings. Dozen. 1st Silvered steel wire $ 0 30 2nd " " 30 3rd Wound on steel wire 60 4th " " 80 1209 Steel Set Dozen sets, 3 60 [Pg 208] CLOVER HARMONIPHONE. The Clover Harmoniphone is an entirely new and novel invention, combining one of the famous Clover Harmonicas with a metal Phone. The Phone adds greatly to the richness and purity of tone and increases the volume many times over. Acting like a horn on a phonograph it takes up every note whether faint or loud and sends them forth with wonderful effect. ”

“ Polished wood, three compartments. Top is made in small sections that roll out of sight around the end of the box as the bottom slide is pulled out. 1 dozen in package $1 60 HINGE COVER, LOCK and KEY. 299/6. Stained wood, hinge cover, lithographic picture on top, three compartments, lock and key. 1 dozen in package $0 70 14/677. Finely polished three compartment box; imitation inlaid top in assorted patterns; hinge cover; lock and key. Three fittings. 1 dozen in package 2 40 14/678. Highly polished grooved tray box; inlaid hardwood veneer tops in assorted patterns; hinge cover ”

“ The accompanying cut shows a game never before manufactured in this country; similar in style to a popular foreign game, but much improved. While simple, it requires skill and accuracy of aim, making it very fascinating. Handsomely lithographed in colors and bronze. As a parlor game Ball Toss has no equal. Dozen. 478. Ball Toss. Diameter, 13 inches; 7 holes, 2 balls $12 00 479. Ball Toss. Diameter, 20 inches; 13 holes, 4 balls 26 40 TEN-PINS. Nicely polished and striped Ten-pins, put up with balls in white wood boxes with slide covers. Dozen. ”

“ Paper covered (printed to imitate leather) , good lock, brass hinges and lock; leather handles $ 4 00 STEAMER TRUNK. Dozen. 10-Inch Rainbow. Steamer trunk. A new and striking rainbow design in enamel finish; metal back, hinges and corner pieces; leather handles 12 00 Toy Tools. Dozen. 12/99. Eight pieces including regular shape handsaw. Cardboard box with fancy top; size, 93⁄4 × 51⁄4 inches $ 3 60 12/100. Ten pieces including a good large handsaw; polished handles. Fancy cardboard box; size, 111⁄2 × 71⁄4 inches 7 20 IN HINGE COVER CHESTS. Dozen. ”

“ Consists of 8-inch Pistol and wooden arrow with rubber tip. The arrow adheres to the target by force of vacuum. The game is not only intensely interesting, but instructive; it trains the eye and cultivates judgment. Dozen. Complete with pistol, arrow and target put up in fancy lithographed box $ 9 00 Arrows extra for above 3 00 Cap Pistols. Dozen. Snap. White nickel finish. Length, 4 inches $ 0 70 Dixie. White nickel finish. Length, 51⁄2 inches 90 Colt. White nickel finish. ”

“ Nations, very fine fancy back cards, lithographed faces, put up in telescope style card case 3 60 FIRESIDE EDUCATIONAL GAMES. 100/1120. Assortment includes "Strange People," "Flags," "In Castle Land," "Population," "Arithmetic Play," "Nationalities," and "Young Folks Favorite Authors," all gotten up in that handsome style that has brought this series into such popularity 3 60 POPULAR GAMES. PARCHESSI. Dozen. 1525. Square board in handsome lithograph, imitation cloth box, with word "Parchessi" on top of box. Size, 71⁄2 × 71⁄2 inches; 1 doz. in package $ 1 50 369/1. ”

“ Consists of a fancy painted tin frame, oil lantern, with muslin panels in different colors. Inside is a fire proof cylinder, which revolves freely with the hot air from the burner, and as it goes round it casts on the muslin panels a variety of comical figures. Dozen. 7. Square shape, 7 inches high $ 4 00 8. Hexagon shape, 101⁄2 inches high 8 00 FOOTBALLS. All are Regulation shapes, and are strictly First Class Stock and Workmanship. ”

“ BOYS' SOLDIER SETS. Each set is put up on fancy Flag Card, and all are so attractively gotten up that they are sure to be big sellers at this time of so much military enthusiasm.
No. 4. Dozen Sets. 1. Infantry. Cap, red breastplate with gilt epaulets and sword. Size of card, 191⁄2 × 121⁄2 inches $ 6 00 2. Infantry. Cap, knapsack, epaulets and sword. Size of card, 191⁄2 × 121⁄2 inches 6 00 3. As No. 2, but has in addition a gun that will explode paper caps. Size of card, 20 × 17 inches 8 00 4. Cavalry. As cut. Cap, red breastplate, spurs, sword and gun that will explode paper caps. ”

“ Full kid bodies, bisque heads with hair, cut joints, shoes and stockings. Dozen. 22. 12-inch, 1 dozen in box $3 80 370/7. 13-inch, 1 dozen in box 4 00 23 111⁄2-inch, rivet joint elbow, 1 dozen in box 4 00 370/11. 151⁄2 inch, as cut, 1⁄2 dozen in box 6 50 25. 15-inch, rivet joint elbow and sewn wig, 1⁄2 dozen in box 8 00 Same as above, with sleeping eyes. All have cut joints, shoes and stockings. Dozen. 370/9. 12 inches long, 1 dozen in box $4 00 370/12. 15 " 1⁄2 " " 7 20 370/15. 17 " 1⁄2 " " 8 40 With Jointed Legs, as cut 370/23. Dozen. ”

“ Series includes "The Owl and the Fox," "Robber Kitten," "Ten Little Niggers," "Simple Simon," "Little Mother Goose," and "All About Santa Claus." 1 dozen assorted in package 1 60 Linen Books. Dozen. 265. LITTLE A. B. C. Printed on strong linen. Size 4 × 53⁄4 inches. Text and illustrations in two colors, colored cover $ 0 80 258. LITTLE LINEN SERIES. 12 pages printed in black and red on strong linen. Series contains "Apple Pie A. B. C.," "Baby's Own A. B. C.," "Little Learner's A. B. C.," and "A. B. C. of Animals" 90 270. MERRY ALPHABET SERIES. Printed on linen. ”

“ This assortment is an "all-popular" collection, including such fascinating games as "India," "Topsy' Turvy" "Mother Goose," "Wide Awake" and "Ups and Downs" $4 50 STEEPLE CHASE. 426. A large and handsome edition. Size, 20 × 101⁄4 inches $4 50 BICYCLE RACE. 1192. An exciting game. Size, 103⁄4 × 51⁄2 inches $1 50 TIDDLEDY WINKS. 369/8. Handsome box, bone flips; size, 41⁄2 × 3 inches $1 60 369/9. Handsome box, bone flips; size, 51⁄2 × 51⁄2 inches 4 00 [Pg 67] TOY BOOKS. Gross. 4/9. ASSORTMENT composed of four different series, and includes twenty-four popular stories. ”

“ Consists of engine with tender attached, 2 cars. Length, 10 inches. Jointed track, oval shape, 20 inches long. All packs neatly in a box $8 00 14/556. Consists of large size engine, tender and one car. Length, 12 inches. Jointed round track, 20 inches in diameter. Each complete in a box 13 00 14/557. Consists of large size engine, tender, two cars. Length, 17 inches. Jointed oval track, 33 inches long. ”

“ Height, 111⁄2 inches 54 00 Upright Shape. Dozen. 14/379. Good quality Russian iron and brass lacquer finish; body mounted on wood base. Height, 81⁄2 inches $5 50 14/380. As cut. Russian iron burner compartment, nickel and fine brass trimmed working parts; wood base. Height, 13 inches. Very attractive, and is a perfect working motor $21 60
No. 14/380. [Pg 57] ATTACHMENTS. For Steam Engines, Hot Air Motors and Electric Motors. Dozen. 14/739. Assorted. Plastic tin figures, painted in bright colors. Three kinds, "Dog Ringing Bell," "Working Blacksmiths" and "Girl Skipping." ”