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Ok, it's not a marble, but it is big- just over 6 inches. Megladon tooth.

Haven't posted this in a minute

@Chad G. I have 8 Veili wirepulls .93 to .97. Just looked up @warcor and he is from the UK.

My Sparklers

Thank you BOB !!

Here's the biggest one I have. 2 1/8 inch Three Layer Divided Core.

Love them Corks and Snakes...

TGIF

@crashbelt @Royal3 @Alta @Chad G. Wow, you've been posting some great marbles since I was last here! Here's an 11/16" marble I've never seen before. I'm calling it a Caramel Ribbon Swirl with Mica. Caramel Swirls with Mica are a thing, but the ribbons in this one are very similar to what you would find in a clear glass ribbon lutz. No lutz here, unfortunately, but it's a pretty rare find and pretty cool IMO. I thought about adding "end of cane" since the ribbons thin out and lose their structure before they reach the faceted pontil. I even considered "end of day" since it's such an oddball - no sense getting carried away though. 😉 Please let me know if you've seen another or think I might be off with my description. 🙂

Thank you Mibs, I appreciate you dropping a link! That’s an excellent one Alta, congratulations on that color combo. Nothing like taking a closer look at your commons and discovering a hidden gem 💎Gotta love this hobby!

Please post the biggest marbles you have, antique or contemporary, new, makes no difference. A name or manufacturer would help newbies out a great deal if you know it. I'll start with some Antique Germans. Banded Lutz Sulphide (Donkey) 4 Panel mica onionskin

I drove my wife crazy this afternoon looking for our old camcorder, lol

It has a literal heart

I recently won an auction and these 14 Vitro marbles were in the lot. I believe they might be Tiger Eye Type 3 and range from 21/32 to 3/4 in diameter. The yellow pole is nice and round but some of the purple poles are kind of small and curved. They are all very nice but there may be a light fracture on one or two.

I have a Pelt almost exactly like that.

Since a large percentage of WVS posted here turn out to be Alleys I separate those as time goes by. Having those sorted and stacked. It kind of gets easier to spot the ones that aren’t. And I said kinda. My Wife promised I’d be getting THE BOOK for my birthday present or for Christmas. It’ll be better then my 2 front teeth 🔥 RAR

Finally. Friday...

Quiet ! I’m watching Young Sheldon and he ironically was just talking about the number 42. 🤪🔥 RAR

Don’t have great Pelts but here’s a few

Imitation CAC, the cuts are all wrong, it's a contemporary attempt at a CAC IMO

With all those tight "rib bones" in pic's 4 and 6 it could be a Veiligglas wirepull.

Heatons can have a tongue. From what I've learned (from cheese) the tongue trait is more prominent with Ravenswood than other makers, but it can exist with any swirl maker. I learned this when he ID a Heaton for me with a clear tongue.

Jabo Classic with a Belly Button 🔥 RAR

Here’s my line up. 3 inch contemporary and a 3 1/4 crystal ball🔥 RAR

2.5 Sulfide

Here is the biggest Vacor Atmosphere that I currently own--It is being sold very soon. Around two inches. Marble--On!!

Hot House Glass

Actually, I don't get notifications, but someone let me know this was here. Christie has already reached out to me via email, so we're talking about it. But, yes, I still have the statue. I bought it as part of Bert Cohen's collection, when I bought the collection after he passed away. I have no idea where Bert got it from, and of course Rosalie didn't know. Subsequently I leant it to the Kansas City Toy Museum back in 2018 I think for the exhibit that Scott McBride had put together on marble tournaments. Since then it has been sitting in the packing crate tucked in the back of my storage room. Interestingly, Marie Lawley was feted at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) the year that she won her championship and was presented with a loving cup marking the occasion. Coincidentally it came to me as a consignment earlier this year and I sold it in an auction over the summer. The listing is here: https://bid.marbleauctions.com/online-auctions/blocks-marble-auctions/miscellaneous-trophy-rare-presentation-trophy-silverplate-7973619

Happy Saturday!

21/32"

Happy Akro Friday! 13/16"

My horseshoe cat's eye shooters:

USN, USS Enterprise, CVN-65

Bulls Eye’s!! Thank you for the Video!

Quick stop for Creamer and the Antique store. No creamer but found these. Over on my eBay site if anyone wants to take a peak.

Lightning Strikes

Patterns are fun to find - a 'hearty' Rainbo.

Not an official name, but I like to call these Phantom Wee Glos.

No one got my joke? Dang it, I'm a 🤓. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1979): this is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything: 42.

You're going to be fine.

Vitro IMO

In 2015, the European supermarket chain "Penny", as part of a promotion, gave away for every certain amount spent a bag containing nine collectible marbles featuring animals (silk-screened) such as exotic animals, predators, and inhabitants of the great north. Furthermore, the lucky person who found the marble with the 'Penny' logo (which I have 😄) was entitled to a stuffed animal. They chose this collectible marble promotion for boys and girls, and to remind parents of one of their favorite childhood games!...So,.. for everyone! This was the first time in Italy to have a promotion with marbles,...why not remember it?

My Sunday's Best is slowly putting my collection room back together after moving this summer...first display up!

Another friend of mine in Central Montana...

A favorite found in a jar on craigslist lo..lThis one deserves multiple views Has a little damage on one side but other than that its perfect 👌 👍🏼

Anyone got any ideas on a value for 1 of these? I know that's always a bit crass to ask, and I'm never gonna sell it, but it helps me justify the continued buying of auction lots to my wife! hahaha.