Ric

I like this one! I agree, it's one of the first Ravenswoods I ever loved. lol You've been posting some dandies too!

Does it make sense to drop the location name when describing these types and just call them Leighton's, or can the location of production be reliably determined in some cases? If so, what are some characteristics that would distinguish one location from another? I know it's a big question, and I'll appreciate any response I can get.

Yeah, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to leave you hanging. 😄

Most of these appear to be newer marbles from Asia, although there might be an old German hand-made in the group - on the right of the biggest confetti marble at the bottom of the pic.

. . . beyond that, I don't have much to say. 😄

I think not a Popeye & not a moss agate

I agree, a lazy corkscrew on an Ace base, IMO.

I am thinking it's not American but . . .

IMO, Nice Ravenswoods!

Nice box, Bill. The marbles are bubbleicious!

That's a great photo, Chris - interesting marble!

Thank you for the recommendation, Alan, I got the last copy in stock and I have a feeling I will really enjoy it!

@Alan All of these marbles came out of the same Indiana collection and I am pretty confident that the middle row, and likely some others, are by Joe St. Claire, although certainly not his best work (look at that bubble on LBJ and how off center that little weevil figure is). On a more general topic, do you know of a good reference book for art glass marbles/makers?

Thanks for the input, Alan, I can guarantee that your guess is better than mine!

I find the bird-like surface patch over the clear on this particular marble interesting. Especially, in light of this post I made earlier in the ID section.

Wow, that's a great collection! Thanks for sharing it. No doubt it will serve as a good reference post!

I agree, and I think a few of the marbles in it deserve a little more attention.

One of Block's books, I think.

I think there is lots of contemporary millefiori out there and the marbles you are referencing are antique and far less common. My suggestion is to tread cautiously.

Man, am I glad you showed up!

Al, I am so glad you were able too finally get together and see it - fabulous is a pretty tame description!

I am obviously wrong about the color, so maybe Barberton - pontil looks melted to me.

I must also say, much of my knowledge of Vitro marbles, and my affection for them, comes from Chuck B., without whom, I never would have been able to pull this one from a pile.

Well, I am glad that worked out as expected. A couple of years ago I had to convince brother Bill that this marble wasn't a Pelt or an Akro before he'd let go of it, and I sure didn't want to give it back!