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A couple of my favorite Sistersville Alleys . . .

I am no saint but I will not account for any misbehavior towards new collectors (or others for that matter). There are no stupid questions—just ask and be rewarded. This place—“The Marble Connection” is the oldest marble collecting site on Earth. (Maybe the whole Universe) We are all here to further the knowledge of these cute little orbs known as many years as humans have been together and enjoying the partnership that has been bringing us together for many years, all of us together—regardless of whatever. I just love this stuff—just love it—all are included—“All “for sure from “newbie” to Expert. Let’s just keep it to marbles and enjoy each other’s opinions—politics and otherwise can be talked about elsewhere. This is a marble site—let’s just talk marbles and keep it there. What a great thing to talk about and discuss---(and they do not take too much room) Marble—On!!

Always love Akro Friday Here is a transparent green cork with a very thin blue line on a translucent base. -Jess

The veggies are flowering in the gardens! I need pollinators! By order of the Queen...... Release the Horde! Happy Marble King Monday 👍😎

Blue Galaxy

This one is nuts!

Last two for this Akro Friday, promise. Coral on Blue, it looks like a translucent base, but light doesn't shine through at all. Oxblood cork on a butterscotch or custard base 19/32"

Probably my best find of 2024: Peltier “Yellow Lantern” 🟡 Looking forward to ‘25!

I am very fond of my spotted dicks. From the Advent Calendar my marble friends surprised me with in 2019.

I always thought bricks were opaque. This one has transparent glass in it that is green. Is it a fact bricks are opaque? It’s hard to see but there is green transparent glass in it. Any information would be greatly appreciate!! I definitely put this in the cool marble category!!

I got this in the mail today.

MK Monday / 6-Panel Cub Scout with heavy red accents

Some of my transparent corks.

Some of my Veiligglas opaques. I need to redo this tray and pic as I have added several more multicolored exotic ones since taking this pic.

A few to start Akro Friday..Have a good weekend marbling everyone.

Golden Rebel

Here is the start of my long-promised replacement of the seam tutorial I accidentally deleted a couple of years ago. Some companies are known for more swirly marbles. Some are known for having lines or patches of colors which run from seam to seam or pole to pole. If marbles have poles or seams it is helpful to show them when looking for IDs. Rather than try to define the jargon I'll start by posting examples. And rather than wait until I have all the photos ready, I'll post them as I take them. So here I am starting with some Master-made marbles. Masters often have relatively small U-shaped or V-shaped seams or "cutlines". Some people might consider them to have "poles" where the ribbons come together on top and bottom. I took photos of both poles here. Sometimes seeing both ends can help with the ID.

Found with Tiger Eyes.

Antique store find today in this bag. 3/4” to boot! Booth also offered 15% ofF Needed something good to happen today!

Several oxblood Greiners and a couple lutz!

Two Popeyes with that Colbalt Blue 1 Orange Cobalt and Green Popeye 5/8" 1 Red and Cobalt Blue Popeye 11/16"

Solid ‘candle’ core swirl

Just pick out your favorite marble/marble related item and post it. I will!😁--a really tuff assignment, I know--just pick your favorite today--still tuff but here goes--- I never met Nadine MacDonald in person. She was the pinnacle of”just being a nice person” that collected marbles. She shared all of her knowledge freely and never with any contempt for those who challenged her. She was a “Marble Jedi” for sure. (She did know her Pelts very well) She also made some hand painted and glazed marbles that should be cherished by all. This one is one inch and I feel blessed just to have it. Marble—On Nadine!!

@William so much fun. Thank you for visiting and thank you for this beauty!

One of my best finds from 2024 . . .

Unique find in 2024!

Simple but rare 3-ribbon cork.

1” Slag that is our favorite for two reasons, we love slag’s and how we came upon it. Was at our first major auction with many local collectors. Didn’t have a clue about marbles since we had just started collecting (spring 2023). All the seasoned collector’s bought every lot except the last one, I think they felt sorry for us. Was in the bottom of the dish all covered up. After that moment we were hooked.

Some of our coins. There's nothing there to call the press about or anything. But like marbles, there a lot of fun.

Handmade

I collected coins for 45 years or so. Just hung it up and these keepers are locked in a safe. My last active venture was chasing ancients. Most are silver Greek and Roman coins and a Shipwreck 8 Reale coin. I know what they are but the info is on a spreadsheet. Just eye candy for you I hope. Here's a collage of what I have in that dept.

Great mib, awesome dog 😁 Here is a big one is a favorite of mine .

And these, hope you like them 😄

A few more ☺️

Have a great day ☺️

So proud 🥳 MARBLE ON !!!!!!!

A freind and antique dealer I know well .passed away this weekend. I visited him pretty much every weekend he always brought me some new Mibs. This weekend there were several peltier shooters waiting for me. I'll always treasure these and God bless his soul. Rip Buddy!

Here's to 246 years! Happy Akro Friday 👍😎

These may well be the most recognizable marbles on the planet . . . Sometimes you can tell which ones are UV reactive just by looking at that them and sometimes you actually need a UV source. 🙂

random pelt pics from the folder 👍

Shooters 3 berry pinks 1 orange crush 1 gallo 1 clear rainbow

3/4 inch. Thanks 🙂