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Steph, I worked this one over on my image software pretty well, I can only do so much. A look of the other side would be a great thing. As you can see, it is more transparent than semi-opaque. The background shows through quite well. I cannot call this one but it never hurts to help. Marble--On!!

This post does include “swirls” and I am surprised that more of these have not been posted. This is a Jabo “contract” marble. This one came to me with many names, runs etc, etc attached. Too complicated for me—I just like it. Is there really a “bad” side? These top notch Jabo contract marbles will be out of reach before too long. Get them while you can! Marble—On!!!

I am thinking Vitro on this one Gladys. More opinions are needed of course. Marble--On!!

Submarines are always a topic for debate in the Peltier world. I will defer to the Pelt-Heads here. It is a nice Peltier marble, no doubt. Marble--On!!

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Great job folks on all of these--- Great marbles boris64--really, very nice ones. The fourth one (next to the pelt in question) is just---really cool to look at. I agree that the one on the far right looks like it may be a Pelt-----Champion would be my choice in an ID.(I suck at WVS ID) The one in the middle deserves a better look or set of images imho. Marble--On!!

Hi Gladys, I will have to admit that my first impression was Jabo as well. The new set of images reminds me of a Vitro “Buttermilk” configuration. As always, a few more opinions are needed and will always be respected. You sure come up with some great ones Gladys! Marble—On!!

Schmoozer---both are very nice, the first one is the first that I have ever seen---a really great and rare color combo of an Akro Agate marble. Marble—On!!

Not just Sparklers--all killer Sparklers---really, really nice!!

I received these two in a trade with a stalwart of the The Marble Connection; they were both a bonus/add on. I did not expect these two. A very nice red/orange/yellow corkscrew at 9/16’ and a very cool Root beer based, egg-yolk snake at 5/8”. There were four more nice Akro Agates marbles that came in the trade, all unexpected.—I almost wet my pants. (Good thing that I wash them once in awhile) I have traded with a few members of The Marble Connection and I am never disappointed in the outright generosity of the folks that post here. I am so glad that I have built enough trust with the folks on this board that they are willing to do a trade with me. Build trust and post on!! (Be nice, it is not so hard) Trading a few is way better than shelling out cash—the shipping is much cheaper as well. To all of my Internet marble collecting friends and fellow members of “The Marble Connection”, Marble—On!!!

I wish that I could call this one for you Gladys. I know what you mean about the mintish/white color---no clue--sorry. They kindof have a glow to them in the sunlight, very unique. It is a nice one--much better in hand I am sure. Marble--On!!!

Not an Akro Fire. Not a Master either. I just call them like I see them. Foriegn made imho. Marble--On!!

I was searching some slag’s awhile back for a post and I found these. I love the “corn husk” name for these and I search for them. I must have thought at the time that they were MFC marbles. Probably the best, most accurate nickname for a marble—ever. These are both ¾”, beat up and obviously played with. You have to love this stuff---I do. Marble—On!!

This one is a “dug” marble imho. It screams it to me. A Pelt—maybe. Many others for sure. I think that this one may display some opalescent qualities. Double Ingots come in all sizes and I would not say that they are all double pee-wee’s in any case. Cool beans for sure! Marble—On!!

We will have to agree to disagree on this one Ric. They very early machine makers did, no doubt, compete with intent against handmades. I believe that it was a poor Master Glass answer to the Japanese invasion of cat eyes that were flooding the market at that time. Onionskins were a thing of the past imho. Vitro and MK were successful, Master Glass was not. Marble—On!!

Great eye Ric, The blue and white like the OP are the ones that I like the most. The base is very clear and really nice to look at/through. They can be very feathery and well filled. Almost “Sparkler” like with only two colors. I do like the ones that you really have to look at to see if they are a cat or a cleary with a bad streak. It is hard to tell sometimes. Marble--On!!

You shoot the wett-est looking marbles that I have ever seen. Great images, great marbles!! Marble-On!!!

Here are images of the marbles that came in the bag along with the one in question. Just what I would expect in a bag of Master Glass cats. The second image shows the bag. Notice the top of the image. It shows where a fold let loose during shipment. This fold would continue to open if I very slightly forced it. I have no doubts about the integrity of this seller he/she would have happily replaced it and expressed untold remorse for the bag tear that happened en route. I have no question about the bag or the seller. The Marble is just very odd considering its lack of value---to most at least—lol (I love these MG-cats, even the bad ones). What a great place to post this is, I am getting opinions on Master Glass Cat-eyes, the forgotten step-child of all USA made marbles. Thanks all and of course--- Marble—On!!

Ok folks, I realize that cats eyes have not received as much attention as they may deserve, let alone Master Glass cats eyes. (I love an underdog) This is a Master Glass cats-eye---- it is better than average imho (less the damage). I opened a bag that I purchased from the most respected Cats-eye collector out there. This one stuck out. The damage appears to be corrected/polished. These bags are hard to fake—and who would want to? I hope that you all get the idea from my images. The damage is what I would consider to be moons that busted lose. They are all smooth on the edges of the damage, as if “polished”, no sharp edges at all. I have seen plenty of “polished” machine made marbles (I really hate them). I believe that this might be a factory thing. Really???? Did they do this? Marble—On!!! Thanks for any opinions.

Nice big one Gladys--I love them. Are the small ones "ghosts"? Marble-On!!

If this is good, what is top notch? It is top notch in my book! A really, really, beautiful example---just a great marble!! Thanks for sharing it!(what is it?) Marble—On!!

Well, I will take a shot at these. I really cannot remember a purple patch like these ever coming across my fingers/eyes. Purple is kind of rare color in any machine made marble. I would sort them as Marble Kings—earlier. The last group looks like Vitro to me and I will stick with that---vintage in both cases imho. As always—more opinions are needed and respected. Marble—On!!

If you are worried about Sorcery you have it in the right spot. Metal deters Sorcery. You might want to sprinkle some salt on it and place it under a glass dome as well. It is a great looking marble with great color---no clue on the maker. Marble—On!!