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More research on the term Tiger eyes may be needed. I realize that the posted item is regarded as a "Tiger Eye" by collectors---a very nice marble no doubt. I do recall some past discussions about a variety of this type of marble in various color combo's being call tiger eye types. If Master Marble called them this, I cannot recall. They are more than likely just a clear open sided version of "Sunbursts"----or not. Marble--On!!

Not quite a nightmare Chad, although I have been known to dream about certain marbles that I search for👻. Backfilling, according to Hoyle, is very rewarding. It takes tons of research and that is the name of the game for me. It also keeps me away from the spending frenzy when I am focusing on several vs many marbles. It is the one reason that I collect pouches---some are, and some are not---then there are the ones that are so rare that there is no research to be found. I love the ones with advertising and back researching the companies that may be involved. History is a great thing in my domain. I can pick out incorrectly back-filled boxes in the wink of an eye--most makers. Sadly, most filled boxes for sale are not correct and for the most part I will keep my opinions on reserve. I have seen many "correct boxes" on this and other sites but far more are just not right and I am OK with the pleasure that they may bring to those that own them. Easy-peasy is a fast way towards a sale. Hard to find is a collectors dream. I collect, bottom feeder that I am and right is the only way for me, regardless of the time that it takes. It is a very rewarding thing, for me at least. Once filled, the boxes loose their value to me.-Just a completed task, soon to be forgotten.--next one up! I am like a Crow searching for bright things for the nest---certain bright things, regardless of value to the Chipmunks of the world. It is after all---all in the search and all in the collectors head what needs to be searched for. Backfilling for me is a great thing--regardless of the miss-spent money and the sometimes massive amount of time involved. Very rewarding--Marble Nirvana. Marble--On!! and dream on as well!!

You are an "Odd Duck"---one of my wifes favorite phrases---directed at me of course. The life of a square peg trying to fit in a round world defines me very well. Marble--On!!

I am a bottom feeder when it comes to boxes. I have never purchased a complete factory filled box. Most that I own are at least 70% backfilled or more--just the way that I can afford to collect---spread out the dollars. Research on just how to backfill boxes keeps me entertained. I will check just for kicks. Marble--On!!

Odd is good Ron, I see Akro as well. We can all always agree to disagree. Marble--On!!!

Great info for sure. My head is spinning⚙️. There had to be much larger "spinner cups" used in the production of "Akroware" I have seen no discussion on the topic anywhere but the way that much of the akroware looks it must have been a thing, just on a much larger scale and slower of course. I have always believed that "eyelashes" were a result of worn shears or cutoff knives. There are many corkscrews with eyelashes and I supposed they--the eyelashes disappeared after some refinements in the cutoff process. I have watched some Chinese production videos where the shears look like they will never dull. Long runs were made of corkscrews and shutdown to replace the shears meant time and production lost along with money spent. Good thing for us--I love a good eyelash on an Akro. Great discussion. Marble--On!!

Different makers and different shades of green---love em all.

One of these recently sold on ebay for $369.25 tax not included---empty, but with a very nice pouch and the box inserts. The box was not in as near as fine as shape as yours, prettty shabby I would call it. I tried but failed--too many dollars for me. Those mossies may seem like an easy find until you try to back-fill a box. I have not noticed until recenty that the pouch holding box insert was stapled in. I learn something new everyday. It is a great box and I can't wait to see the other two. Marble--On!!!

It is a good question schmoozer but it is just not quite the way that it worked. Marbles of all makers were stockpiled, then marketed or packed for marketing. Boxing, bagging, and mass sales were conducted much later in the whole process. To expect a 50-50 mix of left vs right corkscrews in a box of 10, 20 or 100, or a mass sale of 2,000,000 would not be anything to expect, they were all mixed together. They were no doubt sorted by color/style but not sorted otherwise. I would expect a line of ten similar/same corkscrews to have at least some that opposed each other but 50-50 would be a stretch. Marble-On!!!

They are all top notch marbles---who doe not love a Lutz. The top image--top right may be one of the finest Master Made marbles in this size that I have seen--give me more. Marble --On!

Boris-----at 1 inch it REALLY deserves another look, or many---I cannot wait to see some more refined images. Big pelts are rare enough but this one deserves some more attention for sure, it just may be a great one for any true Pelt-Head to slather over. Bring it on and let us look some more !!! Marble--On!!!

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!!