Akro Agate Marbles teamed up with Zippo Manufacturing Inc. mid-2025 to produce limited runs of licensed Akro Agate Zippo lighters. Details are available on the Zippo Order Form.

Earn a 10% discount on the sale price of ‘The History of Akro Agate Marbles – Identification and Values’. When you order Akro Agate Zippo(s) and your package is delivered to you, let us know what you think by emailing orders@akroagatemarbles.com. Your comments may be added below and will qualify you for the discount on book purchases coming later in 2026.  We’re confident you’ll love these Zippo’s.

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You can expect to learn how The Akro Agate Company was formed, who formed it, and how the company grew from a reseller of toy marbles to become the leading manufacturer of industrial and toy marbles worldwide. Chapters will cover the key people in company leadership; the reasons behind important company decisions; the processes used to manufacture Akro Agate marbles; the company’s failures and successes; and industry competition.

The book will also examine marketing strategies and present nearly every style of packaging The Akro Agate Company used to market toy marbles, in timeline format, along with examples and accurate valuations from contributing sources. The History of Akro Agate Marbles will not cover the General Line of glassware or children’s dish playsets.