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I Never could afford one and never got lucky—LOL---yet I remember Popeye boxes that were claimed to be filled with Sparklers as original –“Oxbloods”as well—the fancy ones. I will say this; I got the inspiration for this post from a seller on E-bay. I do not know him/her and this is not an attempt to draw attention to it. I do not ever try to sell or advocate buying from any one. It is a very nice pouch though—lol. I am just looking for any info from the historical minds that this board has to offer. Were “Popeye boxes” indeed filled with “Sparklers” or “Oxbloods”—Fact or Fiction? I appreciate all opinions and relish them as a collector. Thanks—and--- Marble—On!!

I went toe to toe with an Antiques Roadshow dude back many years ago over a nice big "Antique German" with some damage. They get on that show as appraisers for a reason--killer negotiators. I knew more than he did about marbles for sure---- I backed away and learned a bunch--he never flinched--not once. I will bet to this day that he dropped the price after we met. ( I still flinch--just not as much--lol). Live and learn--- Marble--On!!

Size--it always matters-- Marble--On!!

Nice marble! If you want an ID --repost it--if not--Well---- I agree with you. The blue AV gives this one away. Some of the contract runs had patches involved--this one is "just killer"! Thanks for sharing it!! Marble--On!!

My twisted little eyes go right to the middle one--I love this type. Marble-On!!

It must be an upper mid-west thing--lol. Say it like it reads! Marble--On!!

Good eye Steph! Marble--On!!

Top right is a Champion imho. I am not seeing any Jabo here at all. WVS on the rest. I appreciate all opinions. This one needs a bump! Marble--On!!

(I am still digging those grey ones--lol) marble--on!!

The white one is classic pattern--very nice! Grenier? This is the first that I have heard of it. Nice marbles non the less. Marble--On!!

Practically any book that you find will show less common marbles in the images. This is the way. Marble—On!!

Join the club--at least I got Akro right😁 . Jabo, Cairo, Vitro and more--all pronounced wrong by me—I stil call Jabo—JA-bow—not jaybo—lol. Marble—On!!

Here are some Ric--- fourth row in from the right. These show up in a variety of ways. White can be dominant—or not. There is always a shade of purple involved. They are not a real good corkscrew cork-wise, more swirly than most. The two in the OP are very nice ones imho. Marble—On!!

What Ric, Kimbernugs and Melissa said X2. There was a drop in coloration when the Master Marble Company became the Master Glass Company. It was all a matter of keeping up with the new import rules regarding the Japenese and other Asian countries after WW2. American glass companies could hardley keep up with the changes and prices. I have always believed that yours are pre-war and the brushed patches are after-war. Quite a drop in eye appeal imho. Great marbles! Marble--On!!

A "Rainbo" for sure--not regular at all--special--just not named. Any pelt-head out there would love to own it--I would for sure and I am just a mild pelt-head. Corkhead am I😁. Marble--On!!

One side is good enough for me---😁. Marble--On !!

Killer marble!!! Marble--On!!!

Never be afraid to ask for help here my marble collecting friend. We all look forward to you asking for an ID. We all learn here from any post that is made. Marble--On!!

I agree with the grey ones--but they are very cool looking. Marble--On!!

I am a bit confused with the images so my comment is regarding the second set. The top and the bottom I would say are Akro corks, the middle one??? who knows?? Marble-On!!

To tell the truth---I do not know what else to call it other than a PPP. All opinions are needed and appreciated. Marble—On!!

Thank you for this! Marble--On!!

Your second image--once you blow it up, the grey ones are very nice--no clue! Marble--On!

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Is there any AV present--check it close for sparkles. Marble--On!!