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Similar in terms of construction (basically speaking) where the canes are longitudinal (post 24) instead of latitudinal (post 15). I don't even know if those are words and Galen will probably say something about NHA but that's the best descriptive way I can think of. Glad you have more pics, I'd saved that pic from years ago

Could have been a couple other factors but here's a marble that's different on either side of the pole from a pic I saved (not mine). There is a nice similar one I've seen with a blue shade on the opposite side of the ribbon

The latest pic is a good example of what I meant by an 'across the equator' type, thanks Bernie

I think we're on the right track of it being constructed of two separate canes, given the complete lack of symmetry, the fact the colorful ribbon is facing inward (instead of outward) and the bubble/ghost part. If it were intended to be a latt marble the rest of the cane if properly executed would be spectacular. MC Marbles asked: "Are not all German Hand-Made marbles made from groups of glass rods fused together?" The answer is (mostly) yes, but the rods/patterns are usually a lot more concentric from layer to layer building outwards which is where the symmetry comes from once it's twisted Which brings in the possibility it was close to the end of cane of spectacular marbles where the glass was folded over itself and made a weird pattern. I might have a couple pics saved of fused marbles across the equator which are easier to make out what happened

I recognize that pic , 6 panels on the bottom row second in on the right. No 19C but I'll take a closer look

My guess? is probably or maybe

Nice, I think I have one 4-stage but that's it.

Wirepulls are some of my favorites. The blue/white in the middle reminds me of one I had as a kid. Nice!

Cool pattern Jeroen. Too bad about the condition but at least you can make out what's going on Good examples Clyde. 1st pic in post 4 looks more like a 'chinese' confetti

Barberton because they were green? I heard somewhere lime/fluorescent was an associated color with Barberton for some reason. Nice horizontal swirls Hansel, a couple hypnotic ones there.

I doubt I have many examples if at all (not being a collector). Hard to tell from the OP pics. What are we getting at here?

Yay! another oxblood discussion INteresting Sorry, Winnie - a lot of people wouldn't call that oxblood (from the pics anyway) still pretty marbles though

Any other thoughts on this? (sorry for the repost but it's #463)

bananas in pajamas

lol, The load these things can take doesn't mean they need to be huge. Back in the day (ie: a schoolday, on the playground) a childhood friend traded a bunch of marbles for the biggest steely I've seen so far. Must have been around 2". Later that day he arbitrarily threw it at the ground on one of the soccer fiels and the thing sunk in to the grass/soil so far it took forever to get it back out again. Still don't know what it was for, at that size. I think they were made in a sintering process, which is kind of neat There are some real high speed bearings out there that are actually ceramics instead of steel

Was it common for wood inserts (instead of cardboard)? Knife had any use, evidence of makers mark or sharpening? Seems odd that a kid playing marbles would have brought out an entire display box box, with a hidden knife to dig out. Throwing a 1"er would be quicker

Not a bad tune if you like the blues (modern take)

I'd wager a CAC it isn't. The German's used opaque glass before the 'Bristol/English' handmades (argued to be from the later end of the German handmade era). I believe they could and did, some of the best examples most often seen in the single pontil hand gathered marbles that many used to think were Leighton transitionals ie: oxblood, eggyolk etc.

This shows the opaque blue, green, red that I was thinking of. Pretty much a clear base and I'd guess earlier than the 'English' types

Thar she be

Cool, I've ever only seen two others like that

Lol, I took a couple pics and now I just need to get them uploaded. I could only find one swirl

There are all kinds of different shades and types of construction. Mostly your blues (ie: cobalt, aqua/cyan), ambers, greens, clears. Less common are yellows, oranges, purples. Then red which is considered a 'holy grail' for some collectors. A black one would be cool but haven't seen a true black, just a really deep purple. Blizzard usually refers to the amount and distribution of the mica. If it's mostly uniform and there is a ton of it close to the surface, than that would fit the definition. Most Mica's have a ghost core as a result of their construction and probably not deliberate. Mica can also make an appearance on other marbles, like onionskins, peppermints. Not so much on swirls though. This of course is all based on my opinion/experience and I certainly haven't seen them all