IowaMarble

Is that Charles in the background of that picture?

I am not sure why the Tracy-Wells Co. lists a 20ct. box with a bag, a 34ct. box with a bag and a 68ct. box with a bag. I'll reach out to George Sourlis when I am Decatur in April and see if he has any ideas.

The box numbers that I listed were from Peltier directly not a catalog. The Peltier No.15 box had five columns of 3 marbles with a bag. The No.20 box came with only the 20 marbles and no bag. The No.33 box came with 33 marbles and a bag. The No.66 box came with 66 marbles and a bag. The No.100 box contained 100 marbles with no bag.

Okay, I was able to double check and the box numbers are indeed numbers given by Peltier. The information I have lists a No.15, No.20, No.33, No.66 and a No.100 box.

I know what my gut tells me but I'll wait to answer until I can be sure. Stay tuned and I'll circle back later tonight with an answer.

I know the Robert W. Kellogg Co. box is setup the same way that yours seems to be. I agree - not always as advertised. I have seen photos of the No. 33 "art deco/stained glass" box used in conjunction with the advertisements for the No. 25 art deco/stained glass box. I am guessing that the print companies assumed no one would actually count the number of marbles in the ad.

Great box, Hansel! Do you know if the No. 228 box always came with two columns of comics on one side or is there a chance that it came with four columns of NLR's as well?

Most times the box no. indicates how many marbles were inside. Emphasis on "most times".

Oh no! You should bring her along! I bet she'd have a great time. I am going to put together a shopping and dining guide for this years show.

I know, I know Are you going to be able to make in back to Des Moines this year?

I am in the market for a 1.5 inch onionskin in the high mint range. Anyone have one for sale or trade? If so, please shoot me a message. Thanks!

I wondered if these came from the glass press.

A close up of the bottom of the buttons.

A close up of the top of the buttons

Many of the buttons are not punched all the way through.

Here you go!

I think the agreement between Peltier and Fleischer Art Service, Inc. was valid from August 1st, 1933 through July 31st, 1934 but was actually signed (oddly enough) on August 10th, 1933. Sometimes business can get busy I guess...lol

That is absolutely correct, Mike. I was under the assumption that all 12 characters were under license from King Syndicate. Guess I need to pay closer attention to the funny papers

I have a box of glass Peltier buttons but they are no where near as fancy as what you have shown!

Does anyone know who owns the ad shown on page 139 of AMMM? Hansel?

That is correct, Mike. There is no mention of a Cote's Master Loaf, Tom Mix, Orange Crush, Coke Cola, Hoover for President or any other transfer (other than the base 12 King Syndicate comic characters) which is what makes them so wonderfully rare when you can find one!

Another interesting factoid about Peltier Picture Marbles is that many companies actually wrote Peltier recommending characters that would be popular with the youth of that time. There were recommendations for a Tarzan, Mickey Mouse, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Popeye marble.

You are correct, Steph. The Cote's marble was drawn in by hand and wasn't actually a part of the original photo used in the advertisement. The ad posted on pg. 139 in AMMM is likely a mock up presented to the bakery.

The 12 original comics were all that are known to have come in box sets. The other comics were very likely just a promotional item requested by a company looking for a unique way to advertise their product or simply a prototype made by Peltier in attempt to attract additional business from another company.

I concur!