Chad G.

I hope this link helps Bruce, thank goodness I've never had to go beyond "non abrasive" soap a stiff brush and soaking in hot water ?? Older marbles are generally made from some good tough glass & are pretty scratch resistant, I've heard just about everything. If I was gonna do any experimenting I'd use a cull to see what happens first. LINK : https://www.allaboutmarbles.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=41611&p=306884&hilit=cleaning+rust+stains#p306884

I agree w/ Steph on this one, Alley Going w/ Stephs first intuition on this one, Vitro for me as well Calling this one Alley No idea on manufacture, some form of W. Va. I suspect ??

Ah !! ya got me Brad, I was totally expecting you know what, though I did become a bit suspicious seeing the 3 laughing faces on the thread header. Man you got a killer view, much like that I only live 2.5 miles from the Columbia so a beach close by as well. Isn't the PNW great, no where else I'd rather live. Oop !! were on glass chat, I'd better post a mib. SUBMARINE not the best in the west but just as much going on inside as out side an older handmade w/ one end being a melted pigtail & the other barely showing a bit of faceting, I'd say somewhere from 1850 - 1870 or so. Almost forgot, 1.095" (just over an inch)

Ah yes !! I agree w/ "Vitro" thanks for the closeups Most of the time the top & bottom do look like that (lips), that is when they're not opaque patches on the marble.

I really like your pic quality Gladys, nice crisp and clear & yes some "killer Akro's" to top it off !!

Courtesy of the MCSA - Marble Collector Society of America LINK : https://www.marblecollecting.com/marble-reference/online-marble-id-guide/akro-agate-co/

"HAPPY AKRO FRIDAY"

Yes I would be happy as well Brad, I see a "blowhole" some "pitting" & what looks like "dimples" or depressions where gas bubbles released at the surface when the marble was still hot, all typical for so many Pelts & one more reason for me to go that way. In fact I'm convinced that's what it is. A pretty rare Pelt & VVVHTF in any condition & even more so in that Monstrously huge size.

Looks like a monster opaque black base "Peltier Clown" to me but I don't see typical lazy S seam on one side, they don't always have it !! Hmm, here's a pic of an opaque black base Pelt Clown for comparison, what do you think ?? I'll say Peltier Clown Pictures of another Opaque black base clown exhibiting lazy "S" seam I just found a pic of a clown just as big or bigger, the size isn't stated "but" the big one in the middle of the pack. LINK & group pic courtesy of AAM LINK : https://www.allaboutmarbles.com/viewtopic.php?t=8798 LINK : https://www.allaboutmarbles.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=47521&p=345300&hilit=opaque+base+peltier+clown#p345300

Peltier Rainbo for this one.

Can you please post a couple closer shots of the seams ??

You have a good point Bruce, would reduce at least some of the "name game" confusion for those serious enough about this hobby !! But take forever to straighten out & indeed many are set in their ways and don't want change, and are unwilling to learn, I know I had to bend a bit.

Hear !! Hear !!

Thanks for taking the time to dig for the mibs & these pix Dink, I've been watching and then waiting for them, good teaching point & great for my folders and again "Thanks" sharing

What a fantastic memory Bill, a treasured wonder !! Your blessed to have been there Brother & I for one am glad you're here !!

Very nice set Bill, great pix, Thanks for postin em

.... "Burnt Christmas Trees" .... ................................... !!!!!! Maybe you'll be the first to coin the phrase "Burnt Woody" ....

Oh Me - Oh My !!

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x2, I agree w/ Chuck !! ....... Killer .......

"Happy Thüringen Thursday"

Nice !!

You're Welcome Bruce. Yes used pretty loosely and liberally, this just made more sense to me than alot of the other information going around.

Oh my !! So sorry Steph, I know you love your kids like I do mine. Every time one passes I tell myself I'll never have one again yet here I sit. Only here for a short time but they give us sooo much joy. I truly believe animals love us as we come to love them, I know Punkin thought of you as Mom. Only here for a short time but such a Blessing.

Hello Bruce, I think yous is a Master as well. I believe "woody" is a Pelt term ?? With all the stretching and sharing of names ?? Here are some pix of from the "Peltier Marbles info site" Woody, standing for the woodgrain looking & colored ribbons or patch on one side, true woody's are considered "HTF Rainbo's" LINK : https://www.peltiermarbles.info/unique-examples