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Chris Makrenos Collection

Chris Makrenos was a talented creator known for his diverse range of works. From decoys to toys, his craftsmanship knew no bounds

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Decoy, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Decoy, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Decoy, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Amber Pan, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Amber Pan, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Amber Pan, c. 1941

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Wooden Decoy, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Wooden Decoy, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Wooden Decoy, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Flask, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Flask, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Flask, 1935/1942

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy: Speaking Dog Bank, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy: Speaking Dog Bank, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy: Speaking Dog Bank, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Bank, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Bank, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Tie-back, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Tie-back, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Tie-back, c. 1940

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Tea Store Figure, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Tea Store Figure, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Tea Store Figure, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Cast Iron Toy Bank: Masons, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Cast Iron Toy Bank: Masons, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Cast Iron Toy Bank: Masons, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Bank: Paddy and the Pig, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Bank: Paddy and the Pig, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank: Paddy and the Pig, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Painted Toleware Box, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Painted Toleware Box, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Painted Toleware Box, c. 1938

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Perfume Bottle, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Perfume Bottle, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Perfume Bottle, c. 1941

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Cradle, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Cradle, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Cradle, c. 1940

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Bank: Mule and Manger, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Bank: Mule and Manger, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank: Mule and Manger, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Parlor Stereoscope, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Parlor Stereoscope, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Parlor Stereoscope, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Strong Box, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Strong Box, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Strong Box, c. 1940

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Bank, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank, c. 1938

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Silver Plate Bread Basket, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Silver Plate Bread Basket, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Silver Plate Bread Basket, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy bank: Man in a Cabin, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy bank: Man in a Cabin, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy bank: Man in a Cabin, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Barnacle Bill Puppet, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Barnacle Bill Puppet, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Barnacle Bill Puppet, c. 1938

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Spiral Iron Candle Holder, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Spiral Iron Candle Holder, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Spiral Iron Candle Holder, c. 1941

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Noahs Ark, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Noahs Ark, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Noahs Ark, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Bank: Figure with Mule, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Bank: Figure with Mule, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank: Figure with Mule, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Dolls Jacket, c. 1936. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Dolls Jacket, c. 1936. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Dolls Jacket, c. 1936

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Hand Puppet - Snapdragon, c. 1936. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Hand Puppet - Snapdragon, c. 1936. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Hand Puppet - Snapdragon, c. 1936

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Ice Cream Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Ice Cream Mold, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Ice Cream Mold, c. 1941

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Ambulance Carriage Toy, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Ambulance Carriage Toy, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Ambulance Carriage Toy, c. 1939

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Vinegar and Oil Bottle, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Vinegar and Oil Bottle, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Vinegar and Oil Bottle, c. 1939

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Tool Gauge, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Tool Gauge, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Tool Gauge, c. 1939

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Music Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Music Box, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Music Box, 1935/1942

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Wooden Indian, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Wooden Indian, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Wooden Indian, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Bank: Frog, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Bank: Frog, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank: Frog, c. 1938

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Flag-pole Finial Pigeon, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Flag-pole Finial Pigeon, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Flag-pole Finial Pigeon, 1935/1942

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Two-Headed Freak, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Two-Headed Freak, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Two-Headed Freak, 1935/1942

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Bootjack, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Bootjack, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Bootjack, c. 1939

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Doll Cart, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Doll Cart, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Doll Cart, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Crowing Cock, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Crowing Cock, c. 1937. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Crowing Cock, c. 1937

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Locomotive, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Locomotive, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Locomotive, 1935/1942

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Comb Box, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Comb Box, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Comb Box, c. 1940

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Pocket Flask, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Pocket Flask, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Pocket Flask, c. 1941

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Nutcracker, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Nutcracker, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Nutcracker, c. 1940

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Match Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Match Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Match Holder, c. 1939

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Stoneware Bowl, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Stoneware Bowl, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Stoneware Bowl, c. 1941

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Maple Sugar Bucket, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Maple Sugar Bucket, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Maple Sugar Bucket, c. 1940

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Eagle, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Eagle, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Eagle, c. 1939

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Toy Bank: Horse, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Toy Bank: Horse, c. 1939. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank: Horse, c. 1939

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Small Blue Milk Pitcher, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Small Blue Milk Pitcher, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Small Blue Milk Pitcher, c. 1941

Background imageChris Makrenos Collection: Whiskey Glass, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos

Whiskey Glass, c. 1941. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Whiskey Glass, c. 1941




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Chris Makrenos was a talented creator known for his diverse range of works. From decoys to toys, his craftsmanship knew no bounds. In 1937, he crafted a stunning wooden decoy that showcased his attention to detail and skillful artistry. This piece, along with the Amber Pan created in 1941, exemplifies Makrenos' ability to bring life-like beauty into his creations. But it wasn't just decoys and toys that Makrenos excelled at; he also ventured into other mediums. His flask from 1935/1942 is a testament to his versatility as an artist. The intricate design and flawless execution make this piece truly remarkable. One of Makrenos' most charming creations is the Speaking Dog Bank from around 1937. This toy not only captured the hearts of children but also displayed Makrenos' playful imagination and innovative spirit. Makrenos didn't limit himself to small-scale pieces either; he ventured into larger works such as the Tea Store Figure from 1937. This figure exudes elegance and grace while showcasing Makrenos' mastery over sculpting. The Masons cast iron toy bank from around 1937 highlights both Makrenos' creativity and attention to detail in capturing every aspect of its subject matter. Similarly, the Paddy and the Pig toy bank showcases his ability to infuse humor into his work while maintaining impeccable craftsmanship. In addition to these whimsical creations, it also delved into functional art forms like tie-backs, painted Toleware boxes, perfume bottles - each one displaying unique characteristics that set them apart.