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The more I look at these marbles the more I think they may not be American. I think these may need to be at least temporarily assigned the ID of "Awesome patches of unknown origin". These really are great marbles and they sure look vintage. I think they may have been produced by a company whose production we don't entirely understand. We may or may not already know something about the producer and their marbles. They are quite unique and I don't think I am familiar with their kin.

I enjoy the story and history together with the marbles! This early development of Cat's Eyes is so interesting!

These are still my favorite kind of marbles - swirls, and there are some very nice ones in your post! I am late to comment but it took me a while to move beyond looking at the photos. 🙂 I enjoy looking at marbles and your photography takes that experience to a new level. The detail you are able to capture is a joy to behold. This particular photo is stunning and the marble is one of my favorites too! Thank you for posting!

@Mojo I'd say it's possible, but I think this type of plain marble was produced for a variety of purposes. It'd be pretty cool to find a laticcino in a cod bottle though!

It's kinda funny because I had come to the same conclusion myself about an hour ago after looking at a bunch of El Aguias. It's nice to have someone who knows them far better than I corroborate my thinking. Thanks a bunch, Joep!

Your marble could be a weaker Alley, no doubt about it. On the other hand, I have seen enough of both types to know that some can look nearly identical. Because of this, there are certain examples for which I will not offer an ID opinion one way or the other without having the marble in hand. My main point is that when you see an example like this one it's unwise to simply assume it's an Alley.

Based on participation here, and in the other thread, there doesn't seem to be much interest in pursuing this topic. Please don't feel obligated to post any photos for me, it's really not necessary. I was interested to know how you could use "spin" to separate one company's marbles from another's. You have now shown that Pelts can spin either way. That is enough to satisfy my interests, and I thank you for that. On the other hand, if you are interested in discussing and developing your ideas about how you can assign marbles to different companies based on their "spin", I will be happy to assist by playing the role of devil's advocate.

Can't be that close - I must've gotten half of them wrong. 😄

Better yet!

I always forget about Imperials but aren't Aces and Imperials basically the same marbles marketed in different ways?

@akroorka I understand rotation and directionality. It's the application of those ideas to sort machine-marbles from different companies that I struggle with.

Nice score - good looking agate too!

Thanks for the thoughts, Art. The orange peel on this one is really pronounced. I did not think that was common on Imperials but I have not had many big ones in hand.

I'll say the table is oak, the upper left board is rubber wood, the lower left is maple and the right is walnut. Did you carve the bird?

I think the first is a JABO Classic. I'm leaning slightly more toward Akro than Vitro on the second marble. I think the last one is a WV Swirl, perhaps Heaton.

A very nice Vitro Trilite. Collectors call this one a Superior because of the yellow patch surrounded by red ribbons.

That's a cool oxblood patch, Charlie! I can see why you might think Vitro - it does look quite a bit like a Phantom Conqueror, but I think it's Akro, mainly because of the cut-offs and the thick oxblood. I have seen oxblood on Vitros before but I think this is waaay out of their league. 🙂

Happy Saturday!

That is a nice group! I don't think the "black" ones are easy to find.

I'm pretty sure this 31/32" is Vacor/Mega and I'm wondering if this type has a name. Thanks!

These look like Akro Aces to me, Dave.

Nice Akros this week! @Tommy Does the base glass on that corkscrew glow? @akroorka That's a nice box - love all the oxblood. To me, it seems less common than the similar larger boxes (#250 & #300) What are your thoughts? @disco005 Great marbles - the orange UV snakes are really cool. And that transparent green spiral is unusual - you must be able to spot a good Akro from a mile away.

I appreciate response, Fire. I totally understand the difference between left- and right-handed spin. What throws me is the idea that it can somehow be used as a diagnostic tool to sort machine-made marbles by company. In the other thread you said, "Pelt’s spin Counter Clock Wise. This one spins Clock Wise". At this point, I am not even sure what to say, since these photos seem to contradict the first part of that statement. If they don't, please explain and I'll be happy to continue the discussion. Otherwise, I prefer to end it here.

Nice mibs. I agree with Art, the lashes in photo 5 are awesome!

Happy Easter everyone.