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Yeah, about 20 years ago the guy lost it in his car and mailed it to me after he found it again. Definitely a cool one for me. And good faith.

Nope, clean fracture. So clean it would probably stick back together with water. Don't know how it happened but glass has a funny way of doing it's own thing. Sticking together, like your original marble, is one example. Change the temp a bit and that marble could be in a hundred fragments.

Kinda neat to see the innards, 2+ inch

Nice capturing of the Aventurine sparkles. I'd wager it looks much better in hand

size?

Yes, so if you do decide to clean it just be careful with rinsing off in cold water after soaking in hot water (for example).

Maybe Master on the first two? Dunno. Last one more interesting of the bunch but agree on dirty. Couple fractures in the glass already but good luck

Good point when moving anything: keep it organized, sensible, and properly labeled/documented. In my experience Hot/humid days are the worst time to move since good intentions and patience seem to go by the wayside very quickly. At least a box labeled "husbands junk" lets me know it wasn't one I packed. 🙃

I've moved mine a couple times, and yes they are not light. I'd go so far as limit the size of box, so it wouldn't be too heavy and bust a seam.

Nice🙂

Foreign (non-USA) transitional is my guess on the first. Killer pattern on the second. 10 years ago the majority might have guessed Peltier (I still wouldn't rule it out) but there are a lot of other companies that it could be.

Hard one for me is the second pic. Such an unusual pattern.

I'd put it in with a slag with some very much Pelt traits. Other views could help narrow it down

hrmmm...interesting. Definitely hand gathered

Newer, from Asia is my guess

both look like foreign transitionals to me, one on the right looks pretty large, whats the size? Probably around 1"-1 1/4"

Hrmmm, not sure then. I've seen fractures that look like that, but who knows?

Depending how specific your project calls for, have you tried: https://www.photonics.com/Products/Precision_Glass_Ball_Lenses/pr53451 Sometimes, companies have samples available (usually marketing purposes) for potential/future customers.

if it a huge fracture that gives those odd internal reflections?

Old pic, but these shooters always intrigued me. Still have at least one but the rest should be good in their new homes

Condition, pattern, and size are typically what collectors look for. The older German handmades with faceted pontils are usually better quality glass and craftsmanship (symmetry, layers, patterns, etc.) First pic front row, 4th from left (blue/white solid core with red outer bands) is the one I like most, followed by 6th from the left in same row. Good luck with your collection

Sad news, my condolences.

I'd lean that way

Speaking for myself: this is refreshing. German Handmades really got me in the hobby (I won a couple on the school grounds as a kid). I enjoy seeing a nice collection like this, chips, dings and all. Thanks for posting them and have fun looking at them

Old pic, some of the nicest I've seen