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Image #3 convinced me that it is a Pelt--that fold is not very common in MK's. I have seen these with some oxblood involved--stiil a nice find and a very nice marble. Marble--On!!

Mica or what? Green glass in marbles has always carried some flecks of sparkles here and there--regardless of the time period--even to this day. I would still consider this as a hand gathered rarity--the transparency in the green has me baffled--Nice bright white--recipe stuff as far as I would consider. Nice marble regardless!! Thanks for sharing it--I hope that you get some answers. Marble--On!!

The staples let lose during shipment on this bag—I am not too upset—they are all minty @7/8”. Five colors in one bag of five—I will call that a score regardless. Marble—On!!

This is one that I have not seen before......maybe just hand gathered with no machine involved other than the hand held devices used to make it round—(which could be called machines—in my book---at the least back then) Nice marble!!! Nice find!!! Marble—On!!

Just a “Clearie”? Try UV light and be Rewarded. At Just a hair over 7/8” This is a “Clearie” (Clear as in no color with just a hint of yellow UV reaction possible in hand---no yellow reaction here—just a gut check)—it is slightly out of round and it is an Akro imho—probably from a dig. Yes, this is the same marble—both sets. This is why the new generation of collectors loves a good black-light marble (or some of the older collectors as well—I sure do!) UV light reveals a lot—cut me some slack on the blue reflections; they are from the UV light which was deployed. The orange is the thing---just killer—under UV it looks solid and opaque. The camera flash reveals some brown in this “Clearie” which is just crystal clear in hand. I tried my best—no sunlight today—go figure. “Backlight them all” and hit them all with UV light as well. They may not be worth a terrible lot but once you find them they are priceless. They all deserve a good look! We all love this stuff—I sure do!! Marble—On!!

The Jabo “Production runs “ in this bigger size did produce some very "pretty" marbles. Sadly they did not hold up well in the packaging process and most of them ended up with little white “Hit-Marks” because of the softness of the glass. These bigger “Production run Jabo” were some of the best big production marbles ever made—they just could not take much abuse. To find a mint one is a rare thing--- I just love this stuff!! I appreciate all opinions and welcome them all. Marble—On!!

I always count white as a color--always. Marble--On!!

Never excuse an Akro Chad--They were made in WV as well as the rest. Marble--On!!

Yes cats are a weak point for me--the furry ones. I am cat-less right now--we always had one or two--there are a few strays around that I might convince to be a friend. Marble--On!!

This one could be a "Factory run marble" Fire--just mho. (Jabo Classic")??? Marble--On!!

Peewee marbles can be a hard ID. They let a lot more light through them than their 5/8" cousins. Have you considered Peltier here? Marble—On!!

Cateyes are like--Cats--the furry ones. Some are ugly to some, many are pretty to some. I prefer the ugly furry ones, a good messed up "Calico" is hard to beat in my eyes. It is all in the eye of the beholder. I love a good Master Cats-eye---marble--hard to find, but worth the search--still pretty ugly though. Marble--On!!

Some Peewees--- Marble--On!!

These colors will get me every time-- Happy Pelt Tuesday!!! Marble--On!!

Nice find for sure! Marble--On!!

@Ric is the go to here--he does love his clays---my Vote is (not a Bennie). Marble--On!!

You have some nice marbles there and some great images as well. I agree with all that has been said. These "Popeye Patches" are always thought of as being a great find during an Akro dig at the Akro Plant grounds--many years ago. These "Popeye Patches" are the most common by far--the blue and yellow ones. "Popeye Patches" do show up in different color combos--much more rare though. These are more than likely a find from a dig--but they look very nice imho. I just luve-em-- Marble--On!!

We are all here for information Jeff54--I love a good tale/explaination! Marble--On!!

They did a good job--nice ones for sure! Marble--On!!

Watch a few episodes of "Antiques Roadshow". The experts there drive me wild with the assessments that they make Everyone has their passion--ours here is quite obvious, never step back. Marble--On!!

I agree with Steph. It is a nice Marble and a good ID imho! Marble--On!!

I agree with all above--the Akro is nice--good eye!! ( I might just call it a semi-auger) That Pelt is not an easy ID--nice one though. Marble--On!!

That is funny Fire. One of the best pets that I ever had was a Piranha. He would interact with an old mutt that I had. I actually think that they liked each other, I should have had him mounted. He lived about 13 years. Marble--On!!

Thanks all--what ever it is it is cool and Alley. I can ride with "Purple Haze" for sure, one of the first albums that I purchase was Jimi Hendrix--"Are You Experienced". I just love a good find!! Marble--On!!

Nice ones there Jeff54! It was a good run! Marble--On!!