fentonacres

So much to learn!! I will get more shots of the big one.

This pic is just for enjoyment. I will break down the grouping for more identification later. But it is interesting that this piece of West Virginia glass goes so lovely with this group of marbles from my West Virginian grandfather.

http://www.carolinefentonphotography.com/Albums/FENTON-MARBLES/i-v4kTpTg http://www.carolinefentonphotography.com/Albums/FENTON-MARBLES/i-sLdHfsF

I think you mentioned these in my "welcome" post. They are rather stunning... And, as I spend more time with "all my marbles" I realize that although I originally separated them generally by color, there is so much more to them and I will need to do some re-categorizing. For instance, the one on the lower left really doesn't go with the others.

Well, I am very proud to say that I am the granddaughter of the original owner... while they are not for sale at this time, I know I will be wanting to "share" them with those who appreciate such lovely gems. I just want to learn as much as I can first...

THANK YOU!! "Lady Taters." Kinda funny because we call our dogs Team Tater. I am Momma Tater and hubby is Papa Tater... HAHAHAHA. No wonder these are my favorite in the bunch.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f399/FentonAcres/purpleandgreen-3.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f399/FentonAcres/purpleandgreen.jpg http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f399/FentonAcres/purpleandgreen-2.jpg

I will be posting individual groups from my grandfather's (and great grandfather's) collection. I would appreciate any and all discussion or identification. These are some of my favorites. They are a yummy lavendar color and olive green. There are translucent places and I will try to upload a pic showing that. These are in very good condition... shiny and seemingly un-used.

Yep, as time permits I will probably post threads "one group" at a time... in small groups. And you are probably right about "late 1800s." Some of these may have even been passed down from my great grandfather. I say that because I also inherited a collection of arrowheads from the same vicinity - they are in such nice condition that I am sure they were found before farming and field work changed, etc.

Several years ago I inherited my grandfather's marbles. He lived in West Virginia so I assume what I have is what could be obtained there. My father was born in 1917. So I can only guess that most of what I have was obtained between the turn of the century and, say, 1950 (grandpa died around 1953 I believe). They were all kept in a large, metal, box but some time back I spent a few days trying to sort them according to colore, style, etc. as best I could. Some I have dozens... others, just a few. I am in the process of photographing some of them (I have a macro lens) and learning about them. So that is why I am here. I am "retired" and hubby is retiring and we will soon relocate in Oregon. I am sure I will have plenty of cold winter days to enjoy the collection and maybe even sell off some to adoring collectors. I have posted photos of the marbles to my photography website for ease of viewing. http://www.carolinefentonphotography.com/Albums/FENTON-MARBLES/