Steph

My first thought was Marble King -- with a lot of bumblebees. But then I got practical. I'd have to go for the California Onyx Company ... because stone would last longer. This is a fun question. As much as I like having my random conversation thread bumped, this deserves its own thread. I know someone who can make that happen.

Those are some Vitro historical pictures I had never seen before. Yesterday I got some Akro historical pictures in the mail.

Hi Jen. Welcome. Thanks, Ron.

Hello, Martin. I agree with Al. They look like Veiligglas to me. (Also I agree on the Vitro cage style cat's eye.) http://marbleconnection.com/topic/15635-dutch-marbles-roll-over-the-globe/ http://marbleconnection.com/topic/20865-veiligglas-wirepulls/

got it in one

(I knew he would like that.)

Here's a gofundme account for Heather and Clementine, along with information about Heather, her life, and her memorial services. https://www.gofundme.com/heather-amp-clementine-patrick

wicked

Hmmm. Well, it looks old to me.

I don't see Jabo either. Not even a little bit. What was the logic? The U-shape in the 2nd view?

I don't know. The pattern seems more slag than swirl. The glass seems more swirl than slag at least in Photo #2. So I don't know. Hopefully someone else can be more helpful.

With the secret blacklight color I could give you six.

Scott Patrick has asked me to post this. It is with deep regret, that i am mourning my baby daughter Heather Lynn Patrick, death. it is very hard to say all of the things that are spinning in my head. As a father im am feeling like i have let one of my children, escape my existance.I FEEL HELPLESS, I know that there is a GOD, and i know that i am not in charge of anyones life, BUT HAD HOPED TO LONG OUTLIVE THOSE UNDER ME. at this time i hope for prayers from friends and family. i have hope for the future of my friends and family. please everyone pray for heathers baby clementine. She adored her and so do WE.... GOD BLESS EVERYONE.....SCOTTPATRICK ========== Scott, I am so very sorry for your loss. There aren't any words.

I don't think "melted". I don't think anything extra was done to it other than sending it down the rollers for rounding. I think maybe a crease pontil but don't take my word for it. I've often confused those.

That would be one of your "nine-and-tails". There should be a "cutline" on the opposite end from what we're seeing in the last view.

sweet coloring

This one appears to be handgathered. A "transitional".

Thank you, Kirby. This is from my Jabo Last Dance keeper box. Next ..... your blackest black

Alan fixed it up for me.

Here's another one of my favorites ....

They say leaving marbles in an aquarium will do that to them. No strong opinions about restoring. It has a certain charm as is.

how cool is that

Mine is from the Jabo Last Dance run of 2008.

Love it even more! Thanks for the bump. We need to get this thread going! Here's one of the best marble photos I ever took.