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This is the Alley book that I refer to. Just a nice book to hold, read, look at and enjoy. 11x9" Hardcovered. Marble--On!!

Yes, this one has been around and I did not comment as I recall-- But I will now--no Oxblood imho---marble manufacturing pollution. I appreciate all opinions. Marble--On!!

Actually, I believe that these boxes came with less pronounced NLR marbles enclosed--run of the mill so to speak. Just my opinion based on a bunch of research. Why not dress them up a bit? Why not make a most excellant display? Collect what you like and backfill to your desire. Marble-On!!

This what what turned me towards a Ravenswood. Good clue and the size will be respected in the future as well. I will continue to learn until the end--- Thanks and Marble--On!!

That is a Pelt Zebra. Nice marble!!! Marble--On!!

Good news--lets hope! Marble--On!!

Books? It depends on what you are looking for, these that I mention are good all around starts. There are a lot of great ones and they all are dated--history wise--not so much image wise. My favorite is my last purchase--the Alley book--not cheap but a good investment, it does focus on Alley Marbles. The best for a variety of images, well there are many----- "Marble Mania" by Stanley Block is not too shabby. I like "American Machine Made Marbles" for a good variety of history and images. As always, all opinions are welcomed and appreciated. Marble--On!!

You have to remember that the books generally show the best examples--this one is a good one-really good. Marble--On!!

Mine too--I just do not know why yet---Marble instincts? They do matter. I love a good Ravenswood marble! #3 on my list after Akro and--well some others. Marble--On!!

OK, It might happen LOL. I am thinking one of each named NLR--is there enough room? I will try my idea first. Marble--On!!

To tell the truth--just for once😁😁😁😁---I was searching Vacor. I came up with nothing--But?? Marble--On!!

Well Ron, If you see Ravenswood I will ride with that. Is the transparent glass a clue? Thanks and--- Study--On!!

Here are some larger Akro marbles The first one is more than likely from a "dig" at 1-3/8" but it is a nice big corkscrew and I love it ( you have to know that they were trying). The next two were successfully marketed at 1". The swirl comes in many color combos and the oxblood patch—well, I have many better than this but this is what I was able to find in short notice. These big ox patches were a common find in Akro gift boxes—the cardboard ones. Marble—On!!

I collect boxes as well as pouches and marbles too---😁 In my mind, is a box ever finished???—Well not this one that I have been working on for longer that I can remember. I do know that I have had a lot of fun doing the research. I will get it right someday—or not. These 5/8” Pelts are not an easy find—for my pocket-book anyhow. Just keep on keeping on is my motto. It is a work in progress. I paid more for the beat up pouch that I did for the box—go figure, I have not seen another pouch like this for sale, so I did OK. I know which pouch is right, one just looks better. 10 cents---Really!! Collect on!!

Thanks Ron, Still--a great Tribute! and intended to be so. This one will stay here at home and be remembered. Marble--On!!

Ok, so I am studying this new book that I purchased, “Alley Agate Company—Marbles and Pressed Glass” ( a very nice book with lots of info and images, well made and quality for sure I also purchased the Book ”L.E. Alley “Father of West Virginia Swirls” & Maker of Fine Tableware” by L.E. Alley III, which is another well put together book if you are into the Alley Agate collectibles other than marbles) This marble that I was researching went like this---it must be an Alley---it must be an Alley---it must be an Alley---it must be an Alley---it must be an Alley---until I got to page #101. Now it may be a Ravenswood, which I thought from the start. Oh well, I still suck at WVS ID. Help me out with your opinion. This one is just over 9/16”. It is a nice little Orb. Marble—On!!

Nice looking Jabo marbles imho. The pink is cullet from another glassmaker that I cannot remember the name of---nice stuff that pink. All opinions are appreciated and welcomed. Marble—On!!

There are not many WVS makers left--this one is surrounded. I will say Champion, one of two left for a guess I think. Marble--On!!

I would sort the bottom two as Akro. All machine made slags and swirls will show up with a "nine" now and then. Just a part of the process of a glob of glass falling and twisting a bit. There is a Master Made posted today that shows some of this. The "tail" on the bottom right is not uncommon to find either, just a stretched out bit o white imho. All opinions are welcomed and appreciated. Marble--On!!

Backlight a few images. Marble--On!!

That is one that I cannot recall seeing before. I agree, not a Peltier or a Jabo. Ric may be onto something with CAC. I paged through the book "Collecting Early Machine-made Marbles by Robert S.Block and there a few pictured that are close. Marble--On!!

Imperial sounds good to me. A nice big one. Marble--On!!

Thanks for sharing that. Very cool. Now I have seen two that are one of a kind--love it. Marble--On!!

I should break a few open just for a fun reaction to posts--one image--enough said.

I woke up at 10 degrees this morning; the dogs appreciated a blanket after I took them out. I have an enclosed kennel with a fully enclosed tarp attached to my garage, more for my wife than the dogs. It was 18 degrees inside of it with no ice or snow to fall, slip, or break a leg/hip on. It is just the small things that matter, like 8 degrees🥶.