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I'm very happy for all, BJ - great news!

Just an observation . . . While the size and configuration of the two boxes you show are different, I'm thinking that the graphics on both are from the exact same sheets. If I am not mistaken, those are usually printed once and trimmed to a size that will fit the corresponding box (i.e., the additional marbles showing on the title bar of the longer box are folded over the edge and under on the shorter one - likewise with the other dimension).

Notice the wording . . . "Vintage marbles with box", I'm thinking this person knows the boxes are not vintage . . . it's similar to "antique jar with marbles".

Nice mibs, Doc. That one at the bottom of the group looks like an Irish Bengal Tiger . . . if there is such a thing.

Very nice, they turned out great.

Nice Winnie, I like that red, turquoise and yellow patch with white and clear upper right - a great combination.

Winnie, Oxblood or not, that marble speaks to me. I think it's really sweet!

I really hope the person that bought this was looking at the marble he posted and not their own copy of the book and the pic he referenced. No returns . . . wow . . . and it's not like they even look that similar . . .

I always enjoy seeing your creativity, Bob. Another interesting shot. I'll board the Akro bus too.

Winnie, The seashell pattern on that one is really cool!

One of my favorites. I'd love to see it.

Cool, Duffy . . . sorta looks like a horseshoe cat gone wild.

Nice marbles all. I really like that O'Grady. Here's one of my new favorites. Unfortunately, these photos don't do it justice.

I agree with "marble", and a pretty one too! lol

It is good to see you back, Bruce. I'm glad things are looking up!

Decent for sure . . I like the P&R style. Nice structure and great colors! And big to boot!

Thanks for the input guys. German is what I was thinking but I don't yet have enough experience with these types to be confident in my assessment.

A real nice peewee for sure - nice find.

All from the same group. The biggest is just over 3/4" . . . German or CAC or . . . ? Any thoughts?

Nice marbles and nice size too. Is the ribbon color on both r/w/b/w/r?

Sweet marbles. Clyde, Is it big? I thought that Jolly Rogers were cork screws and Claudias were patches, and that both were orange and blue. Have I got names wrong again?

Sweet!

I have no doubt that this bag is old. Champion filled a lot of Penny King poly bags. I have a couple of the 20-count bags but had not seen a 40-count like this before. I think Champion probably labeled too many bags for a Penny King order, or came up with too many in some other way, and just put their own header over the first label for another customer.

I picked up a nice Champion poly bag at the Iowa show. As you can see, it had two headers applied. I carefully opened the outer staples so I could get a look at the bottom label . . . . . . not too surprising.

Those are cool, Dave. It seems you've found some interesting stuff. All the trade beads I am familiar with are drilled all the way through. These seem pretty large for beads too but . . .?