Taunya

HaHa! I remember it ...

:cool sign: Marbles with clear are some of my very favorites! Here are some that I own, but cannot id: Maybe Alox for the one below: If this thread continues, I'll try to post some more images. Thanks!!!

I used to use toilet cleaner. I don't use it now, after having had some marbles show surface damage afterwards. I am not sure why this happens, and it is sure rare. Now, I just try a good wash with water, and leave on whatever doesn't come off that way. In fact, the experience has made me think that the best cleaner for marbles is distilled water, particularly if the marble has any damage.

Oh I love this thread!!!! TK (Taunya)

The first sentence in the story mentions a marble that was being offered by Bill Cokenower for $6,500. The birdcage was that marble. Bill assured us that it was an antique and not a contemporary. I got to hold it for the picture. It looked old, and well executed.

Hi Al! How about the Japanese 8-vane multicolors that Castle and Peterson describe in their book. Eight vane three color cages, with white at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. Also eight vane three color cages, with white at 9 and 3 o’clock. I do not have examples of either, unless my memory is bad. Do you have them? Are they also newer? Taunya