Speed Racer

I'm beginning to wonder if this was made right here in Austin somewhere. There are a couple of glass places on South Congress Ave. One just went belly-up.

Here are some comparison pics which show a slight resemblance to John Sr.'s weights. The comparison weight is about 3 1/4" wide and a 3" tall and was made by 'Pop' St. Clair. John Sr. (Pop) St. Clair died in 1958 (the same year I was born ) and left five boys to carry on the glassworks, with Joe St. Clair being the most prolific. The boys had six sisters as well but one died very young. Anyway, you can see the mechanics of both are about the same. The pink/white colors are about the same. And the five flowers, which I always thought represented the five boys, are about the same. The ground base is a bit different is all. Someone has suggested some outside help on these and I will let you know what I find out. Don't you just love glass?

The bottom isn't quite rough enough (imo) to be a John 'Pop' St.Clair, but who knows, hopefully someone here might know something. I wish I knew. It weighs nearly 8 lbs!

Here is another view of the base and a side view to show the profile. Usually a turn of the century weight is flatter.

Right!!! I wasn't sure exactly how to describe it but that is pretty accurate, THANK YOU!

Thanks Steph, here is the bottom. Vacor, huh?

At first glance you might think this is something coming out of the sea in search of food. But it is merely a harmless old weight in search of a door (to stop). This monster is six inches wide!! Over 18 inches around. Here is the bottom. Enjoy!

Not marked Edna, they aren't gonna make it that easy for me, don't ya know. Here is the bottom Galen. This is the first time I have ever seen a bottom finished up in this manner. Yep, that is lutz!

Not sure if I showed this here at Lou's yet or not so here goes. This is an antique weight with an old sulfide pistol inside. 3 1/2 in wide. Enjoy.

I love it! This is around 4 3/4 in sq. and around 3 1/2 in tall with the mib. Has a small glass logo and 2006 copyright melted onto the bottom, and I believe it has a Jabo mib melted on top. The lid has a mirror when you open it. Caramel slag, oxblood? slag, four flatted mib feet, and a cool hand applied design. Cute, but whodunnit? Enjoy.

I'm with Rick, might be an old Vitro. Better zooms, especially on this one, are a must. I have one of these rolling around somewhere. Anything is possible in this hobby.

Roger that Rich!

Gawrsh!

Thanks Steph, it took a while to find/unpack again. It sure beats the crap out of the example I found in first post, huh?

Finally, a picture of my TV lamp. Thanks for waiting. Enjoy!

Hey Rich, did you already melt that big ol' bucket of old mibs I gave you at the Texas marble show a while back? I happen to have another just like it if you ever need them again. Sorry I didn't see this in time this time.

Thank you for going to all that trouble and thank you for the info. The book looks like a great read.

Hello, does anyone know anything about these ship lamps? The base is glass and the sails are metal. Not really sure of the maker but someone suggested Houze Glass. This pic isn't mine but it is almost exactly the same ship-lamp as mine. Only difference is that mine has colorful swirls on a translucent clambroth-looking base and resembles the swirlful slag glass on the art deco period smoking stands. I can't get to my ship lamp to take a picture (packed up somewhere) but I will soon. Thanks for any thoughts.

Thanks! I thought so as well at first. Now I can't find another one like it. Can anyone else show an example in these colors for comparison sake?

All that glitters is not gold. This is my first Vacor with aventurine in the green. Thought it was a Pelt at first. It measures a bit over 15/16ths. Anyone else 'looking for lutz in all the wrong places'? lol

Such a lovely gift, for such a wonderful soul. Weldon is still in my thoughts and prayers.

Getting better all the time! The one with the yel (first pic right side mib) in post six is amazing!! YUM-m-m-mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!

Very nice!

I wouldn't mind owning one of those shooters myself Rich Galen said it right; KNOW YOUR MARBLES! This is the place to get that task done. It took me a few years, but after listening to the CAC collectors long enough here at Lou's, I can now spot a remelt a mile away. It is the misstakkes that make you really sit up straight and pay attention. Thanks Galen, you were the most helpful in the CAC dept.

Recently found at a local Goodwill for a buck ninety-nine. All the (half-inch or less) agate peewee's are hand faceted. The board (6 3/4" dia) could be made of maple? It has a very slight warp to the wood, so if you lay it on a flat surface and tap the edge in just the right spot, it will rock ever so slightly. Now for all I know, this is a modern reproduction. The holes lined up for the game are not very symmetrically drilled as you can see in the pic. Also, the mibs are not perfectly faceted, as they tend to wobble a bit when rolled. Maybe for this game they didn't have to make them exactly round? All in all it looks pretty cool in hand. Enjoy and please let me know what you think about it.