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Nice hauls everyone. Chuck, what do you make of the handmade ribbon core from the jar, the one with the pink?

Great way to start the day

One of these days I plan to take some new pics and crop but for now this is it

This is probably the one in question, I don't know if you need facebook to access it or not https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152029770774083&set=vb.312471262132518&type=2&theater

Looks like you made out OK

Probably isn't the only big marble to go through that treatment. Some kids couldn't help themselves trying to see what was inside. Who wouldn't want an example like this to save themselves the trouble? As a side note, I've heard plenty of sulphides ended up the same way, trying to break loose the toy animal/figure inside (which looked metal but obviously wasn't)

On the left meddle (see what I did there? ) the cast even shows where the 'suspension' was part of the new mold. 12 o'clock

Interesting that those ended up in an Akro box. My guess would be non-Akro marbles.

Agreed, but if you picture it as part of the fold it might not 'seam' so unusual (see what I did there?)

Awesome pattern, bold colors, condition looks great from the pics. I can see why somebody would want this for their collection to fill an empty Pelt spot and they had a lot of $$. Plus there looks to be a bit of transparency so it might look even cooler when backlit

Not enough detail in the posted pics to make it out, but if it's a marble could it be from the 'Eye of Providence' run?

Stellar, I love the color contrast and pattern

Jeepers nice pics

I'd agree with onionskin-type, before an opaque white or yellow was used on the onionskins we all know and love Nice reverse twist. It would span quite a few categories

Nice pic (did they close the bridge after this 'hold on to your marbles' incident?)

Although it wasn't mentioned in the original post, there could be a significant range...depending on if you mean replacement value for insurance purposes, or what could be reasonably expected if you were to re-sell (and if so, through what channels: eBay, private auction, fixed price, etc.) I'll agree with the earlier comments though, nice marbles. Can't say I've seen that combo in a vintage Latt before

Nice variety

So was there something obvious (I don't see in the pics) that gave the opinion they were polished? Some German handmades with super clear glass are hard to believe as original but are. On the other hand some have been worked on but are hard to tell. What was the give away with these three?

I think most of these are Vitros

I think most of these are masters

A lot of 'show' cars aren't more than full scale models, still to this day (at shows).

Thanks, don't know much in this area so I appreciate the help. Nice job on the whistle. Here are a couple pics of what I was getting at (or trying to)

Like a chameleon! Nice trait.

Lol, thanks guys. I'm not savvy on the topic either so maybe some of my terms are incorrect. Basically, metal fabricators would stamp their product with a symbol or code that (when translated) helps to identify details such as where/when/who made it. I'm looking for a recommended forum where a two way discussion can be had. Similar to here where people post marbles for ID.