akroorka

OK bare with me, I am quite exited about this one. I am a corkhead after all. I have been back-filling a 100 count box of Akro Prize-names for the last 8-9 years and was held up for the last five years because of this marble, in this color combo. Wait a minute, some may say, Prize-names are two color---do the research and find that cream based Prize-name’s were included in the sale brochures. It is not red, it is not orange and it is not any color that I have been able to identify in any online spectrum or paint charts or from the numerous stores that I have visited and acquired samples from. It is simply an Akro Agate color that is not very common, even in Akro’s. I have had a few Akro collectors tell me that various runs produce many colors close to this and you may never match this one-- It just takes time and perseverance---collect and be patient is all that I can say. The box came with six of these, I needed ten, it took 8-9 years. This is a very rare Akro corkscrew. I hope that the images do justice to it. I was fooled many times—too many times. (at least they were corkscrews) What a great thing, to finish a goal—the filled box will follow this winter (winter is coming). Marble—On!!!

I am pretty sure that the orange and yellow is an Akro that did not corkscrew like it was intended to, pretty common thing in this color combo. Your last marble deserves to be looked at more closely and clearly for sure, Pelt no doubt. Marble--On!!

You have a bunch of Master Mades in the last group--some very nice ones. A few Akros may be mixed in as well. The light purple and whispy white in the front deserves it's own post for sure. Marble--On!!

A visit to water parks any one? Indoors of course, it is getting a tad cold. A nice “water slide” –“snake” corkscrew, it “tunnels” with slides and sides like this all around the marble---hold on!!! Akro Friday on!!!

Great ashtrays mibcapper. The first image is hands down THE BEST that I have ever seen. the rest are not too shabby either. I wonder if they used spinner cups while filling these molds--amongst other glass that was Akro made---almost had to right? Akro--On!!!

Done--with respect.

This one show some attributes of a dug marble for sure. I am sure that you cleaned it before posting it and this is why I come to this conclusion. Early marble makers were a bit fussier than the later makers and this may have been one that was tossed because of the lack of structure. It may be a Pelt or it may be an Akro that did not make the mark. Compare the thin line to the brick that you posted and determine what the thin line may be, a lupe may help. Akro “Eggyolk and Oxblood” marbles are a hard find and many/most do not display very well. They can show up quite patchie---just sayin. Great info one this one by all involved !! Marble—On!!!

I would say ether a Pelt Rainbo gone funky or a Vitro patch gone funky. Probably Vitro Marble--On!!

It feels old to me too. Is that thin line oxblood?

Nice Boris, Those Pistachios really light up don't they. Marble--On!!

On that note, time for some showin off There are no bad Bricks, this one has hardly any gloss left to it but it is my first. Marble--On!!!

Veterans Day . I hope that all of you Veterans receive the respect that I think you deserve, not just today but every day. I respect you for all that you have done and will continue to do. Salute!

I agree Fire--a Rebel for sure. It could be a Pistachio but I have been fooled by the faux ones enough to wait for some glow to make sure. The last one in the set is CAC IMHO---close to an Akro in color, but not an Akro. Thers is an Akro "lifesaver" and above that another possible Akro Prize name with a purple cork on red base. Great images for sure! Marble--On!!

OK Fire, I will chime in and hope for any rebuttle from the masses---bring it on!!!!! Your first one is veneered and it is a very nice Vitro, of course I trust your judgment on the veneering--just giving my opinion on it at first. The last one is a Vitro, no doubt in my mind ever and it sure looks like the "Blue Devil" that you refer to---another great marble 44444444444 sure. I just do not have the ability in my little corkhead to keep track of all of the names that we collectors have assigned to these awsome little orbs. 4th grade really? It must have been one of those years for me because I cannot remember a thing from fourth grade (the nuns must have beat it out of my mind🔨) Blue Devil--On!!

I just love it Dave---Great images and a superb cat for sure!! Marble--On!!

Great job Mojo. Winter is coming so light will be a problem for most. I Love a good Winter. Marble--On!!!

The new images make me think that it is a Master Made Marble---"Sunburst". Not Master Glass but Master Made. Marble--On!!

I agree Gladys. Marble--On!!

I would lean more towards Pelt Peerless on this one just because of the texture. It would be a big one, but who knows? Marble--On!!!

After looking at the post by Nantucketdink I think that you have your answer. Great marbles and Images as well. I do love the term "Spartan" and it does seem familiar for some reason . More research is needed on this terminology. Perhaps they were bagged as such? Marble—On!!!

It is just amazing how many different types of marbles that Master Glass packed into the "Cat's Eye" bags. It is almost painfull to see what they did to try to hold on as long as they did. I have seen more cat's eye bags without cat-eyes than those that held cateyes. Great marbles non the less. Marble--On!!!

This is a very good point Berryb. There is a very fine line between the two. The term "slags" has been reserved for some very fine examples and I am OK with that. Swirls and slags are both single stream marbles and collectors have made the line between the two more prenounced or defined. As I understand it, CAC only made single stream marbles, yet we all call them swirls---at least most of them. We, as collectors know the differeence between a "swirl" and a "slag" and like it or not, the posted images will almost always be considered as swirls (except for a few purists😇) I happen to like the term "slags" and understand just where you are coming from. I wil concede and agree with the masses that these are swirls, but I will sort them as slags🍭. Marble on !!! and Keep the opinions on as well!! Marble collecting is just a great thing to do---and discuss.

I just happened to come across these two lots on Etsy this morning. Similar? https://www.etsy.com/listing/1047504983/vintage-french-european-sparkler-marbles?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=marbles+vintage&ref=sr_gallery-22-20&organic_search_click=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/1089728089/8-vintage-sparkler-marbles-colorful-set?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=marbles+vintage&ref=sr_gallery-9-34&organic_search_click=1

This is a tuff one Fire and I do not think that it veneered according to the backlit images. Start looking away from what you think and see what you may find. I think that it is a swirl. The colors sure look Vitro but my advice is explore for similar colors in another maker. Think what it may not be and investigate, rather than get locked on. I was locked on to Vitro as soon as I saw it. Marble--On!!

These are my toughts on this one. Not Oxblood, according to the images. CAC did not make"Bricks". I checked the Akro "Brick Cullet" that I have and nothing matches (not even close). I doubt that it is a MFC due to the cut-offs and color. It may be one from across the Atlantic ocean, it sure looks vintage. As always, I just call them like I see them---more opinions are needed of course and I wish you luck on a positve ID. Keep us posted on this one --it is a odd duck but a very nice Duck for sure.( I would add it with my "bricks" regardless of ID.) Marble--On!!!