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I agree with Fire that yours is a Pelt. Th OG is a deeply veneered marble--Image one shows this--probably a Marble King--an older one for sure--(the color is not deep enough to be a Pelt), with weird colors as Ric says. I see no evidence of OX in either one. Just my humble opinion here. I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. Marble--On!!

No Fire, it spun on an axis that flipped and flopped in a short direction over the rollers that were not in line but out of line with the furnace. The cup spun one way then another to get to the other side of the rollers. I believe that they were chain driven. The rollers spun in different directions to the final drop and annealing process. Not parallel but in a cross line like a "T" Here is some good stuff from Stephs Study Hall that we all should consider.(Thanks Steph!) Akro Spinner Cup? - General Marble & Glass Chat - Marble Connection Marble—On!!

Good memory Fire--Great stuff here! Marble--On!!

That is a very cool Pee-Wee CharlieT. I agree with Ric---nice Pelt. Marble--On!!

Agreed Ric--Great marble! Marble--On!!

More images of each would narrow it down. The Left one may be a Pelt and the right one may be a nice WVS. Marble--On!!

Generally, in a wire pull, the color is traceable from one end to the other end inside of the marble. You can try this on yours Dave but in the end---- I think that these should be considered swirls----or slags maybe. Nice marble!!---the OP for sure. ( I love the big bubble👀). Marble—On!!

I would call most of these Akro Tri-Colored Patches. Your second image--the left one and the right one are probably Vitro imho. The yellow seem too bright for an Akro. They were not always tri-colored--those tricolored Akro---nice find! Marble--On!!

Good job on the ID of these. Nickle Guy. Ric is right on with the Pennsboro Alley imho ( I looked in my book😁). Marble--On!!

I purge all of the time if I can get away with it😁. Too much stuff, too little room--most of it gets donated---if I get away with it.

Early on in my vast career of jobs vs layoffs, I made rivets--for about ten years give or take along with the layoffs. The metal that was used was cut-off in one direction which left a mark that we all had to try to hide--especially with aircraft rivets. It was a half moon kinda thing--same with glass--no doubt in my mind. If it were cut opposite--the half moon would also be opposite. This is why I suggest a double cutoff right then left. Very hard to explain Ric.

Yep--I think that you have a mix--Ash and White Oak imho. Nice stuff!

Could be Ric--Imperial just sounds better to me at least😁. Marble--On!!

Lol--a Trophy? I vote Ash------stained and very nice to look at. What in the heck is "Rubber wood"? Ash was used in conjunction with White Oak in many pieces of furniture back in the day. I just love to look at wood—very nice!

Akro X3--Imperials? Marble--On!!

Hey Ric--great images! I would not call this one a Vacor. An Imperial is my call--a nice one but it could have come from a wide variety of countries and makers. Even the Imperials have some great ones to consider. @Mojo and @Melissa may have an opinion here. @shiroaiko and @YasudaCollector might chime in as well. I just love this stuff! Marble--On!!

I think that Ric is right on here--- This is a pretty cool find imho. Marble--On!!

OK Ric, Imagine a piece of candy cane. They are cut from a cane of sweet stuff one is right--the next is left--just a natural thing and it depends on what side you are looking at--the top or the bottom. This is my best once again Ric. Marble--On!!

Lady Gaga--what a prize and what a story behind the scenes. I am a big Lady-Gaga Fan! Marble--On!!

Ric, Thanks for asking--- I think that these are all are in the mix as far as "common" goes--the #300 may be a harder find. Bigger box--more likely to be damaged is my opinion. I backfill these with Ox Patches which is correct to a point. The OG boxes did include them like this--the others had just boring Patch types. These boxes are hard to find with the original marbles and poutch--If I find one with the correct poutch--I bid. Marble--On!!

Good eye Disco you are right on. (I think that it is dark green) Marble--On!!

I just love this stuff and I hope that you all do as well. Thanks for all that you do to make this a great place to visit. Marble--On and happy Easter weekend--be safe as well. Art--the fart😁

I get it Dave. When you find these, put a rubberband around them to keep then from knocking against each other😁. Wave Breakers? Very cool indeed---a first for me. Marble--On!!

If you like beans--well, you know I do! Try this one out--I could eat it cold. Provencal White Beans 4 (15 ounce) cans great northern white beans or Cannellini (which I prefer for some reason) 1 quart chicken stock 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup medium-diced carrots 1 cup medium-diced celery 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Pour beans with their liquid and chicken stock into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving the stock. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions, diced carrots, and celery, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beans and 2 cups of reserved cooking stock to the skillet. If you don't have enough liquid, add additional stock or water to make 2 cups. Simmer until the stock is reduced and makes a little sauce, about 15 minutes. Add more stock if necessary. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley to serve. YUMMMM!!!