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Oh, you will get better, with no doubt. We were all where you are now--some just forget--I remember trying to ID corkscrews and it took some time until I was confidant. Now I can spot them without my glasses. Pick what you like and research them--they will stick out like a sore thumb before you know it. Put the rest aside until tommorrow/next year or so on. Something will just click and away you go. Research is the key and there is way more info to research today than there was while I was growing up--- in marbles ID that is---some info is good in these times but there is alot more that is bad. This hobby/addiction is not one that is learned as fast as todays society wants it to be. Patience is our motto in the world of Marble collecting. You will find what you want sooner or later--even in these later years. This is the place to check out the bad research vs the good. Keep them coming and never be sorry for posting. Continue to----- Marble On!!

Yes, a Pelt that just did not quite make the mark as a Rainbo imho. All opinions are revered . Marble--On!!

It is a Pelt, the designation eludes me. All opinions are appreciated. Marble--On!!

Good eye as always! Marble--On!!

Agreed. Marble--On!!

This one is making my Jabo hairs stand up. All opinions are appreciated and welcomed. Marble--On!!

I just love to see any corkscrew--Nice find!! Marble--On!!

OOOhhh, This is a tuff one and I do not blame anyone for laying off. I will suggest Akro Agate just because of the rounded cutoff marks. Akro and Master, especially in the earlier years had very similar patches and colors. Marble—On!!

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I want to call this oxblood--not too sure though. Not an Akro IMHO. Nice marble--WVS in my opinion. All opinions are appreciated. Marble--On!!

I have rescued cats, dogs, turtles in the road and a variety of other critters that just, well needed it—why not a marble? I figured that this one would end up in a landfill if I did not bring it home and I believe that it deserves it. I posted this one a while back, these are new images. I have not put this one away since I received it and today I really checked it out. Two ground pontils and a hair under 1 inch. Any advice on it’s maker is appreciated. Marble—On!!

Yes, I thought the same thing—Polished in a bad manner. I magnified this one and found an original dimple with smooth edges. “Pocket Wear” it is. It is now with my “Coral” collection --- I just love Coral colored marbles. Marble—On!!

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5/8" and very wet. Marble--On!!

Updated a few weeks ago. A Wisconsin farmer on the local Green Bay news claiming that it should be chest high but the fourth of July. Who Knew?

Good to hear about a Kingfisher, they took a bad hit from DDT just as the Bald Eagles did. I saw one just lately myself. They used to be quite common when I was a kid. I love the woodpecker-like noise that they make.

I made a rule once I passed 60, always wear a shirt outside---no matter how much I look like the Hulk🤢. Keep on keepin on!

Vacor literature describes marbles manufactured at 35mm and 42mm. Close enough to yours to make me believe that they came from Mexico. Left to right A big Vacor “Cat’s eye”, A Vacor “Old Fashion” then a Vacor “Blue Ice2”. Marble—On!!

Many makers used opalescent glass. There are always a few exceptions to this idea but most did at one time or another. It was purchased as cullet from a variety of other glass companies. I do not know if CAC had any opalescent marbles. I believe that they just used their own recipes for glass—of course I could be wrong on this. It is always a bonus to find opal in a marble that is why “I backlight them all”!! Marble—On!!

I have seen a few like this and the Oxblood is always broken out. This is my best. A good example of how Oxblood lies/floats over the surface of the base glass and is not always the most durable of glass, I suppose it depends on what the base glass is as well. This color did not work too well with Oxblood imho. Still, a very pretty combo, and I just love it. Marble—On!!

Vacor left , Vacor right---the middle one needs some better images. Marble—On!!

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The smallest Atmospheres are one inch or 25 mm plus or minus because they where hand gathered. Marble—On!!

I agree Kiln Brick pieces. That is a cool marble and one that we do not see every day. Here is my best—WVS and a bump. More opinions are needed. Marble—On!!

I would sort the left one as a Vitro and the right one as a WVS Both are nice marbles. More opinions are needed. Marble—On!!