Apex Tire and Rubber Co. 1950s Pail, Shovel, Rake, Boat and Ball mole The holes at the center

The holes at the center of each ring are slightly graduated in size

There’s a bit of variation to the glaze

and the color on this one is stunning

great form

and also the solid blue ones appearing almost black

Apex Tire and Rubber Co. 1950s Pail, Shovel, Rake, Boat and Ball mole The holes at the centerYes, alas, summer is well over in my neck of the woods, but it is always beach time somewhere, and I though this terrific never used Apex Rubber beach toy set would make an especially fabulous gift for a child or grandchild. I've seen a few vintage 1950s Apex rubber shovels around in the past, and occasionally a pail, but never have I seen a complete set like this, and the boat, especially, seems quite a rare one. Excellent painterly color, never used