Ric

I'd probably just start wading through the "Mostly Pics" threads in Steph's Study Hall - there are all kinds of examples both typical and not so typical. And color is always an important consideration, especially when the seams get funky.

I think DInk may have nailed it, Rick - Tinkas are from Argentina. http://bolitastinka.com.ar/index.php

Hello Brian, Welcome to the Marble Connection. There are some vintage marbles in your groups, including a few Marble Kings, Vitros, and Peltiers. But the three you pulled out and most of the marbles you are showing are newer ones made by Vacor in Mexico.

Very cool, Rick. How is it I remember these and I couldn't tell you what I had for lunch yesterday? A one track mind, apparently. lol

Argentina?

It might be interesting to see what this one looks like after a bath . . .

Based on the recent photos, I think you're probably right.

You better set it where it's going to stay for a long while or you're going to need a dolly!

@hdesousa I agree also.

@hdesousa Yes, mostly transparent Veiligglas and English Whisplers and the others Chad mentioned. There might be a couple of creased "pontil" transitionals in there too.

Yup, a nice selection of Veiligglas from Amerstam. The opaque ones are harder to find than the transparent ones. The only one I question is the red/white and ivory one right of center.

Nice video. I do like variegated clays and Spotted Dicks are interesting too but I'm honing in on what appears to be the brown salt glazed one top center - it's a nice looking example.

They look Master to me.

Thanks, again, it's a very nice piece.

It's crazy unusual, at least to me, Joe. Now I'm wondering about Marble King possibilities.

Oh brother, I hope it was a typo. I thought the Mellons were bankers. lol

Great pattern on the purple slag, Dave!

Nice ones, Tommy. Is this one peach colored - I know it's a tough color to capture.

Nice hand-gathered slags, Joe.

Very nice photos, as usual, Gladys - nice looking marbles and amethyst too!

@Melissa Although you should know that Melon Balls are actually old German handmade marbles with pontils. Here are some Bumblebee posted several years ago . . .

It's original - that double folded seam on the bag is usually a pretty good indicator.

My first impression is Akro or Vitro but it would be helpful to see straight-on shots of both seams and some of whats going on in the interior, if anything.

I don't know of any marble collecting pamphlets geared toward children but House of Marbles sells an inexpensive pamphlet that includes a little info but is mostly about playing. I used to give it and some marbles to Cubscouts when I did presentations and taught them how to play so they could earn their marbles belt loop. Unfortunately, the loop is no longer awarded.