I'llhavethat1
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I'm the same way. The German handmade marbles always stood out to me when I first started collecting/playing on the schoolyard. They were probably 100years older than me at the time lol
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Yeah, that's a nice Indian with Lutz. Desirable colors and pattern. Condition looks a little rougher than most would prefer but still a very desirable type of German handmade marble.
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Could be a crease pontil. Glass looks seedy enough. An angle that shows evidence of a hand gathered "nine" or spiral would convince me.
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Looks like what some would call "orange peel" surface (probably had something to do with the marble machine rollers not being warm enough). It's a big size for a clearie and could be a way to narrow down manufacturer ie: Vacor
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Flash from the past. Wow,!
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Yeah, that Orange Crush set is new to me. I've got a few of the Crush pop bottles from that era but hadn't seen/heard of a marble set with the logo
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Awesome! My memory was off a bit but surely some nice Akro marbles there (which probably didn't just get swept off the floor for a photo-op). You guys are great, glad I wasn't completely imagining things.
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I had to look twice but there it is. I've been looking for one since I saw a coworker with that same box, but I didn't know the proper way to say "hey, when you're done with that kleenex box I want it'. lol did lots of google searches as well. If I recall it was a bunch of nice Akro Popeye marbles on it, so somebody must know a bit more history...
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Germany made a lot of hand-ground Agate marbles around 1900's. Under a good light you may be able to see the grinding (faceting) marks.
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OK, I winced a bit hearing the clinks, lol please don't do that with the handmades, the striped opaque looks like a nice one.
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Bullet mold marbles? Unusual color, but if you're sure they're not plastic I'll take your word for it (should be pretty easy to tell in hand by feel)
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Yes, maybe a couple more pics would help
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If this is all the same marble, pretty interesting. Something going on there for sure. Nice mib
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see below
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Reverse twist is kind of neat too!
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for surface finish that rough, try putting it in a shallow bowl of water and take a pic. The interior detail will show up much better. Looks like it could be close to the example from the book that Steph posted, although if the base glass is blue (appears to be) that makes it a fairly uncommon marble.
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The unusual thing about these examples, is the pontil is on the opposite side of the pattern than expected. I'm still with Vintage transitional, and good eye for picking them
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Some nice Pelt patterns. Top two are super nice
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Identifying modern marbles from old marbles
I'llhavethat1 replied to Kevin's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
I'd agree! a lot of research and studying goes into (what eventually becomes) experience. Keep your eyes peeled, there are always questions being asked, good pictures and good people on this forum that can lend some assistance. -
They look an awful lot like Akro Corkscrews but I'll go with non-USA transitional.
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Victorian Carpet Balls/Bowls
I'llhavethat1 replied to I'llhavethat1's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Very interesting! Thanks for the info. -
Came across these from a friend and I haven't seen too many of them around lately so thought I'd share. Anyone know what a complete set looks like?
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Definitely handgathered. If German, look for evidence of a ground/faceted pontil. Might be hard to see in that condition.
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Almost looks like a Pontil in the last pic (the way the pattern loops to it)
