Ric

I've been rereading parts of Carskadden and Gartley's "Chinas" book - for about the 50th time. lol

It definitely happens - most often I think it is just some discoloration and not intentional.

I get a little confused with terminology sometimes but this doesn't look like your typical clay "Commie" type marble to me - more like glazed earthenware maybe.

Without more prominent eyes, I am hesitant to call it a Bennington. There are other types of crockery marbles that are not Benningtons that look similar to this one.

White Pelt slags a tough ID but this one looks like at least a contender to me.

I think Alley and Pelt on the OP. And I don't think there are two different colors of blue on the Alley - I think it looks that way because the depth of the blue over the white base varies (the lighter color is shallower).

I am not sure who made your marble but it doesn't impress me as Ravenswood, even though it might be. Every WV swirl maker produced simple transparent swirls, and many used UV reactive glass. Many times, an ID simply cannot be determined with any confidence. This isn't usually an issue because the collectible or monetary value of the marble won't really be affected regardless of who made it. On another note, the article you cited from the archives was not written by Alan Basinet (Marble Alan).

Nice marbles, Joep. I wouldn't question Veiligglas on the last one.

Wouldn't surprise me if the lower left was a JABO Classic.

I'd guess Alley, and probably dug - Akro didn't make traditional WV swirl style marbles.

I am thinking Akro.

That's a great group. The one below left of center is my favorite by far.

I prefer to call the small ones Baby Parrots, since Parakeets have only three colors.

Thanks for the detail. This is really cool, I like the recurrent Swiss theme on the cards, the national flag and flower (Edelweiss).

Impossible to pick fewer than maybe 50 favorites but these are in the mix for me. Genesis - Selling England By The Pound Johnny Heartsman's blues flute, anytime.

Yes, one of the newer Whities that are veneered on clear rather than the older ones with colored ribbons on opaque white.

I'm thinking Marble King.

Way too nice for Kokomo, IMO. I'm with Vitro too.

I could see Kokomo too.

I don't think I've ever seen a 1/2" Vitro that wasn't a game marble. I'm thinking MK, but an oddball regardless of who made it.

I think it's a goofy but very cool Marble King Rainbow too.

Nice chunk of glass, Rick. I'm seeing Akro too.

I agree. Although, Helmets are TriLites too.

Wow, that's awesome, and complete too. I imagine that was a prized possession and am thinking that key was likely put to good use over the years.

A big Alley from the St. Mary's location.