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I dug through my cats and found what reminds me of #5. The large ones are 7/8”. I found no Vitro cats of any design larger than 7/8”. All of the rest would have been sorted at the factory as 5/8” and they all were very close. I did find one caged cat with my Vitros that was in a bag by itself. It has what I will call “coke bottle” glass instead of the usual clear matrix. It is 7/8” and pretty well made, it has a few hits on it so I must have thought that it was special because cats with hits do not last in my sorting order. I set it aside for a reason then and I still get the same vibes today—“close but no cigar”. I hope that this helps, just my observations of course, I would love to hear more. Marble—On!!! and cat-eye on for sure!!

It could be a button. Button collectors can be very passionate about the hobby. Too much? I doubt it. Nice find Button—On!!!

Sorry Inkspot, lets back up a bit. #3 and #4, I agree with you on. #5 has the right colors but it is too hard to see what it really is. #6 seems to be too small and does not cry out Vitro to me. It could be but I just call them like I see them. #7 is just too hard to see into. Some better images will help. #1 and #2 are from the Asian market. Due to the glass color, the finish on the marble and the sloppy seams. (they also seem a tad large) #8 is a cross through cat that may not be touching in the middle with respect to all of the veins. Foreign as well---could be from south of the border but Asian is a good guess. Sadly, the resources for cat-eyes is not as complete as it could be. I just have to shoot from the hip and rely on my feel/eye for them. Have you checked out the You-Tube video? There are a few books out there as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdsHJfKPQ8A

Really nice marbles! Top--shelf! Thanks for sharing!! Marble--On!!!

It is a very nicely colored marble. I was thinking maybe a Vacor Atmosphere but it is too small IMHO. The colors remind me more of a Pelt clear based rather than an Akro but I will not make any sort of ID on this one. Nice for sure. Marble--On!!!

Sorry my friend but I see no evidence of any Vitro's here. Number 4 is a cool color combo and #7 needs a further look. Marble--On!!!

This is a great redirection. The colors seem awfully bright for a Master or an Akro. Marble—On!!!

I purchased a pair of these from Les Jones the year before he passed, RIP Les, he could really fill a room. He would not budge a dollar--- at the end of the show. I have seen one more since and it is in my collection. A really top notch Akro Patch. Aventurine and Akro---Not a common phrase. Marble--On!!! and Akro--On for sure!!

Very nice indeed. I think that several could be from "the same run" Marble--On!!!

"Found some… and some black corks as well. I had a lot of these boxes at local antique shows for $25/box, no takers" I would have jumped in with both feet and may be even offered more feeling sorry for the seller offering them at such a low price. Those B/Y show up as a Popeye's in rare instances. Great group--and still hard to find. Marble--On!!

No guesses and I do not blame you at all. So far I am batting about 500 with the yellow/whites---unreal. Marble—On!!

The only thing that I have ever sold and regretted selling was a large edition of the Master Marble game set--very close to mint with all of the original marbles. It went out west and the buyer was very happy with it (it is still probably in the condition that I sold it as). I looked at all of the marbles one by one and they were all Master Marbles without a doubt. Game marbles are able to be identified for sure---who cares---well,---- I do and that is enough for me ---and me always counts. Me--On and Marble--On for sure!!!

These frames fold open and almost have what I would call a vacuum bag effect. The two sides stretch to fit what is inside and once you fold whatever you want to inside of the two sides, it kind-of clamps them into suspension. Very cool and not too expensive. Made for jewelry or special badges I suspect. I have not overloaded these with marbles but as you can see they hold them quite nicely. I press my luck but I have my limits--lol. Marble--On!!!

The displays that I like are all up in arms, I will try anything. These “float frames” hold marbles quite well and are really nice to put onto a window frame. Nothing beats looking at a bunch of Akro marbles in the sun—backlit—or (other marbles if you so desire) If your house has vibrations, I would not suggest these---no earthquakes here—just the occasional grandson or grand-daughter-I love these things. Akro Friday seems to be overcast Friday for me—these images are the best that I could do. Sparklers really look great in this type of frame—Popeyes are the way to go today—so be it! Marble—on!! And display on as well!!! Popeyes rule for sure https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XBTKPPR/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08XBTKPPR&pd_rd_w=jeYZf&pf_rd_p=887084a2-5c34-4113-a4f8-b7947847c308&pd_rd_wg=E7uV9&pf_rd_r=9VS6N6YB395C4KZKTF30&pd_rd_r=327c924c-7450-4ac9-bea8-080907893f6d&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM1lWRDlNUU5ESlNWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTE2Mjc4R1lJU0o1QjYwNFVWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxODAzMzYySUFKQkRDU0UyUVdEJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Until you really look at gamers with the intent to discover, you are missing out for sure. I have had Master Marble game boxes, Vitro Agate game boxes, Akro Agate Game boxes and a few others as well. They are really worth the time to inspect. I have found a number of 5/8" Akro Flinties in game boxes. Finding a true box of gamers is always a treat--they are not all the same--shine a light on them and discover!! No Dull Marbles--On and Marble--On as well!!!

Thanks Al, for kicking the sleeping dog. Old dogs need to be woken up once in awhile. Here is the true link to my opinion on this one and hopefully a wakeup call to the mass influx of Chinese marbles that are flooding the market worldwide. It is very obvious to me that that Chinese are in the business of competing with Vacor. I just hope that the Chinese stick with the quantity over quality idea that they have had for years in the many various markets that they seem to have intruded on with little remorse. I urge you all to research Ali-Baba for marbles and come to the same conclusion that I have. I think that quality is still owned by our cousins to the south—arguably of course. Marble—On!!! and be aware--on as well!!! https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Toy-Marbles-Glass-Marble-Wholesale-Cheap_1600132768893.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.50604b89u8a55I&s=p

Here are the yellow/white that I have been chasing for the last 4-5 years--I just want ten to fill a row. I want them all the same--fussy--yes, but this is the way that I collect. 5/8" is what I consider to be a #0 sorted at the factory. Some look bigger and some look smaller--this is my most humble opinion on what a #0 would be, sorted by Akro machinery back in the day. These all seem to be smaller, I have found only two that are 11/16"--none bigger. The funny thing is--mentioning the yellow with black, is that black/white of this same size were the second hardest for me to find ten of--I wonder--lol. This is a challenge that I present--the winner gets nothing but a great big hurray--lol. I will even hint at the difference with an image under UV and the other lighting that I have used. I will post a pure UV shot later today--good luck! These yellow/white must have been a small run because of the rarity and it adds to the probablity of runs of the same marble with different looks/cullet used. Speculation is a great thing-- Speculate--on!! and Marble --on as well!!! I love this stuff!!!

This all makes sense to me. One of the hardest to find white based corkscrews is the yellow and white. How many runs were really made we will never know but I can say this much, they are very hard to match. We have all seen the videos of the workers throwing shovel-fulls of cullet into the furnace. Not a real specific science to it all--a shovel here and a shovel there, next load up and a few shovels full more, then bring in the next color and see what happens at the quality control end of it all. With the lighting available at the factory hybrids were sure to form. End of runs maybe had more pieces of furnace brick in them because of the deterioration of the furnace itself. Marble--On!!

It sure did, and he or she sure did as well. It measures in at 7/8" now, it probably started new at an inch--lol. Marble--On!!

We can all agree on one thing, it is not a wirepull. Just too many ends of the stream. It is great to see such passion on a marble such as this. Keep up the good work and keep the ID's coming. We can all agree to disagree at one point or another. We should all call them as we see them regardless of the outcome. I love this stuff. Marble--On!!!

Thanks Ric, Show me what a Vitro "Opal" looks like. In my world "opal" is a general term describing opalescence. I suppose because it is just easier to type. I am always willing to learn and adjust. Names and descriptions can get a bit confusing. Marble--On!! and Opalescence on for sure!!!

Opalescent glass cullet was used in a wide variety of marbles and used by many makers. I do not doubt that what leatSOUND has may be opal. It is a hard thing to represent with an image in many cases. A light box is the way to go to ID opal for sure. Turn it in all directions and convince yourself. Opal is a hard thing to show in two dimensions in a lot of cases. Marble—On!!!

This is one that I proudly display. I really love old marbles that show play. This one no doubt was a favorite of someone’s in the antique past. Beat up but rarely defeated is what I call this one. Mint is great for sure but history rules. There are no bad marbles. Marble—On!!! and collect what you want to as well !!!

Chinese in my opinion. It seems to be out of round. Research larger asian made mables---link is below--- https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Customized-Hand-Made-Hard-Small-Hand_62226173220.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.49be109e4ecKsl Marble--On!!!

OK, back to the OP. I agree that the left hand marble is fried. I have seen some natural stone agates that look close--but not close enough. It may be a torch made that wants to resemble a fried--pretty big for a fried marble for sure---way too big. Nice marble regardless. The blue marble is a modern torch made marble--I have little doubt. It is just too big to be anything else. I think that the bubbles in the glass are a give-away on this one. No MFC here--Period--IMHO of course. Marble--On!!