Black & White and measures 9/16". No damage that I can see. It's been a long time since I sold marbles, but it's time to start finding them new homes. I'd appreciate it if you tell me that I've given it the correct identification (or correct me if I'm wrong). Thanks!
Pollyestr2
The colors seem to be in the same family. 19/32, 5/8, and 3/4 inches. The larger marble has a "flame" type pattern. Need to know the maker, if possible, for listing on eBay.
Thanks,
Nancy
Steph. I think it was the "opaque" description of a Clambroth marble that got me on the wrong path.
It's amazing how a few minutes on this Forum can make a toy marble into an eBay Item!
Thanks, again.
Nancy
I don't buy hand made marbles and know little about them. But once in awhile, you buy a jar, and they sneak in ---
I've read the books on Clambroth and Gooseberry but neither seems to fit. Please advise. Thanks, Nancy
Thanks so much Steph - I was a long way from guessing that one. I'm doing good but my marbles haven't gotten much attention for awhile and it shows. I've got a few other questions for you if I ever get time. Thanks, again for your help.
Nancy
I have some Mexican marbles, but nothing of that size. I'll dig them out and check for these colors and the dappled skin.
Thanks for pointing me to possibilities.
Nancy
I picked these out of the bunch I just got at an auction. Two are 1" and the other two are 1 1/2". The surface is what I would call Orange Skin. I haven't a clue unless they are foreign or artist-made. Any ideas from the Connection?
Nancy
Thanks for the comments. I doubt that I'll be around long enough to find the rest of that cereal box but I do love the hunt. Ric: It's very possible I was playing marbles that same year - Mickey and I are the same age! Then again, I think I was more into Hop-Scotch!
Nancy
Steph: American Machine-Made Marbles describes Canaries as one-color translucent Peltier marbles - "The National Milkie is similar to the Akro Agate Moonie, and the Canary is similar but has a slight greenish tint."
A yellowish tint would make more sense to me but they got that info someplace - ??
Nancy