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Welcome back Chuck and--- Ric as well. Marble--On!!

These are called “Frit” Marbles my marble collecting friend. The “Frit” was sprinkled on as the marble came onto the rollers while still very hot—and down the rollers to make them round. The only USA manufacturer that tried these was Vitro as far as I know. Vitro did not make many and they may have been an experiment. The Vitro are as rare as hens teeth and without proper and very deep history I would never purchase one. These are made all over planet Earth—pretty common and hard to tell apart from each other. Cool?—yep pretty cool—Collectible? That is up to the collector. Many Folks collect stamped or “imaged” marbles. I respect them as well. Marble—On!!

Some are older some are newer--great marbles these MK. Marble--On!!

I would call the first one an Akro Slag. Marble--On!!

The first one is more than likely an Akro Slag. The second one is a slag in my world but is more commonly called a swirl—probably from a company such as “Alox”. I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. Marble—On!!

Jabo—pronounced as “Jaybo” was a company in itself, there is history here that I will not bore you with. There were “Special runs” that Jabo allowed under the supervision of Dave McCullough and others to make “Special Runs”. Dave then went on to produce “Daves Appalachian Swirls “or DAS. Dave is no longer with us here on Earth but no doubt, he is doing what he loved somewhere in the realm of things. The marbles do tend to resemble each other. The same master (Dave McCullough) was overseeing each name. Here is a link that may explain some more. https://www.westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/das Marble—On!!

Two votes for Peltier--- Marble--On!!

I just like this one so I will post it again. A double ingot corkscrew---wow! Marble--On!!

Akro "Silver Oxbloods" carry this type of ox. This one is quite small--probably a dug one--but Akro imho. I appreciate all opinons and hope to see some more. Marble--On!!

Yes, nice marble--Nice images as well! I would call it a Jabo--a "Classic" or one made by the factory to be sold to the general public. I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. Marble--On!!

There were a few--and still are, a few rascals that try to match a Peltier Superman. I think this is one of them. @Fire1981 may have an opinion here. Just my opinion---I do not see Vacor or Peltier here. Marble--On!!

This is the place to start—Welcome by the way, If I missed you previously, to “TheMarbleConnection”. The box is pretty nice imho. I believe that you have a "Moonie" box top and an Akro "Flintie" box bottom. Moonies and Flinties are sisters---they act the same but the Flinties have a few more colors involved regarding the marbles. The "Flinties" boxes are greenish--the "Moonies" boxes were blueish. You do know how to shine a Moonie—the last image--good job! I am glad to see that neither you nor your father attempted any repairs on the box. Leave it alone, keep it out of the sunlight and enjoy it for years to come. A #1 sized marble is 11/16”. You can find them if you bring a good strong light along with you when hunting. The Christensen Agate Company also made marbles very close to the Akro Agate types—this may be splitting hairs though. I am glad to see this box posted here and very happy to see that you want to keep it. I just love this stuff!! Marble—On!!

I will always take a stab@ ID--this one is a USA made WVS. Marble--On!

Thanks for the new images here VA---very nice. Marble--On!!

Nice handfull of "droolers" there VA. That Pelt and the big Alley are very nice examples. Marble--On!!

Chad is right on--this one is a Zebra--made by Peltier. Marble--On!!

Fire and I are on the same page here. Nice images--great find! Marble--On!!

Jabo--"Classic" imho. Notice the little white hit marks. Marble-- On!!!

I cannot call this one---lets ask @Fire1981. Marble--On!!

This one is an Akro Slag--not too much going on though. Nice find -good question. Marble--On!!

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We are all excited to get to know you as well--welcome to “TheMarbleConnection” the very friendliest place to discuss marbles on this planet. We will all have a place to enjoy what you have to share with us as far as marbles go. If you ever have any problems with discussion here—it will be delt with and you will be the winner if you keep your wits about you. We all have your back. Show us what you have with no despair or judgement from any here. I look forward to your future posts and images. Marble—On!!

I would be an Ash tree--trying to fight back through the infestation of a beetle that has killed us all---almost---

Oh yes--it is a Zebra NLR--imho- Av does not make or break a great marble! Nice find! Marble--On!!

Great images for sure. At first I thought ---pretty hairy palm of hand—unless we have some new off world species posting here—then I got it—no off worlders yet—that I know of---well may be me . This is just a beautiful example of an image of a marble—even though it could be cropped a tad more. This one is a beautiful example of a "maybe" Vitro Cat and it may need some more evaluation—this one is special. Ask Bob Block for a job--just killer images. Great job--show some more!! Marble--On!!