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Great Marbles--I would love to see more of that mostly yellow Serpent. It is just a great looking marble no matter were it came from. If you have more--show them all--I would love to see them. Marble--On!!! Marble--On!!!

I dug through my Akro patches today and decided to post these for those that like I, may have thought or hoped that the OP may have been Akro marbles. As always, I am open to the opinions of the marbles that I post and the ideas that anyone may have on these marbles. I am never too old to learn nor are the masses of marble collectors, new or old that are out there that may read this post in the future years ahead. These are Akro RWB patches IMHO. Close to the OP-- but no Cigar. Marble---On!!!

Wednesday is named for the god Woden, who is paralleled with the Roman god Mercury, probably because both gods shared attributes of eloquence, the ability to travel, and the guardianship of the dead. This marble has done it all. I got it out of a very wild lot. It is out of round and obviously used by the gamer that loved it as much as I do. Due to the bubbles in the glass it may look worse than it is—so be it. I spent a few weeks of time trying to ID it and I finally found it in a salesman’s sample box —thanks for that by the way—!! The pink is better than I can show—Pink and green what a wonder. You never know what it may be until you do the research----I love this stuff! Marble—On!!!

Joshtep, This is my suggestion. I do not know if these are dear to you, if you are settling an estate, or you are looking for values to sell them. Chances are if you keep them you will be addicted in short order. It will be much harder to settle an estate and much harder to sell them. The number one thing is to keep them all in prime shape. Carefully lay them all out and take a few shots of them with high resolution along with some coins or rulers mixed in with them, crop the shot and give us a better idea of what you may have. I am sure that you picked out the ones that were attractive to you and that is OK—let us see them all. The folks here can give you a better idea of what you have in that case and you can take it from there. Marble—On!!! and Good luck in any case. (exclamation marks are OK—question marks are better)

The first two look like pelts to me, although number 2 is a rare killer if it is. Number three looks more like a Master Marble to me--not Master Glass. The last one is not what it was intended to look like no matter who made it and it could be one of many. It reminds me of something that I cannot recall at this point. The glass does look like it has some orange peeling---hmmmm? Marble--On!!!

I agree with Akro, It is more than likely an "experimental" or "Dug" marble. Inspect the black in the sunlight for aventurine. Marble--On!!!

Thanks Pittsburgh, I think that they are a match for the ones in my OG post. Anymore that you could add will be appreciated for sure. Marble--On!!

I have not been sitting on my hands regarding this post. I have spent a lot of time doing research on various fronts with little to add. I would like to give a shout out to “Stephs Study Hall” I was distracted so many times by the info in these posts that all of you have contributed to. Once again—Great job Steph!!! I broke out my “like kind” boxes without the added ink for any help that it may add. I know this type of box could have been backfilled—I have unfilled flats myself after all. One or two may hold some credence however. First box—obviously game marbles—10 of each and 1/2” to 9/16 ”. Could the “Victory’s” be game marbles??? Lots of “Victory Games” or WW2 games are out there that use marbles. No reason to think that this box was backfilled by anyone. Second box—well, an obvious mix of makers. Previously opened and contaminated IMHO Third box – it’s a “fresh box” --Hmmmm, pretty clearly the same as “Victory Box” without the ink. Fourth box— it’s a “fresh box” ----green and white—sure look like MK to me. Fifth box— it’s a “fresh box” ---well I can’t call what it holds for sure. Pre-jabo’s maybe—maybe—“classics”.

Orange-peal can be seen in a lot of marble makes. I do not see Vacor here. It may be Veiligglas but there is just not enough of them around my neck of the woods to call it. I would never rule out a WVS in these cases. Some awful amazing examples have come out of the digs. More opinions are needed on this most excellent example of a marble for sure. Dutch Marbles—On!!!

Finally—why does a “Brickhead” love Eggplant—you tell me. What a beautiful fruit of the garden they are. Moussaka—On!!!

Cullet is King. How many ID’s have been accomplished over the years using cullet such as this from various digs around the countryside of various states and countries? Hats off to all of you diggers out there that have made this stuff available to the masses. Keep on keepin-on-on for sure. Diggers—Rule—On!!!

Here is the real deal when it comes to bricks—several different types for your viewing pleasure. I just love these things—messed up, worn out, dinged or pretty nice as these are. Brick—On!!!

These Akro’s have been called “Bricks” for a long time and are considered by many to be “dug only”—I of course disagree and have seen enough boxes of “Cornelians” to stand by it. No oxblood here—but very attractive and one of my faves to step up for. They resemble both bricks and slags and have a very cool depth to them that matches neither. Not transparent and not opaque—just different. Cornelian—On!!

This is the next—not oxblood, but ask me why I picked it up and took it to the checkout once I turned it over----very cool! Thermoplax/Pyroplax—On!!!

The shadows are getting longer in Wisconsin and I am glad for some sunlight today. Oxblood August is almost to the end and I decided to end with a “flurry” of post’s—no snow yet—lol. This post has received great support and I thank all of the contributors, supporters and lookers for getting their oxblood on---let’s GIV-ER!!! with a few more post’s. Up first for me are some Jabo contracts ( jaybo is the pronunciation for those like me that had it wrong for many years)—sorry, I do not keep track of the names of the runs and buy them only because I like them. I don’t mind a Jabo Contract marble here and there---On!!!

Awesome Sauce, I am not into names but this is what I thought---a really---really great marble. Marble--On!!

Very nice marbles--The seven in the middle row are worth the look for sure. Did BMW make marbles?? Marble--On!!

Thanks Al, I think that those RWB marbles in the bag are pretty close to what is shown. Thanks for the digging time that you did for the subject. The time frame is still in question though. Lets see some more folks--the more the better--lets rattle this tree some more. Rattle--On!!

Unexpected results for these so far---box breakups are a drag---Like I said--out of my league and most leagues for sure. They are still out there--marble up and hunt!!! Marble--Hunt for sure!!

I have used Jabos for slingshot ammo in the past--be careful with what you have--just sayin. Marble--On!!!

LINK--it does not help but it is still a link Marble--On!! ble--On!!!

Sweeeeeeed topic--Thanks!! Marble---On!!

Well Brock, My first impression is not modern at all. I cannot say that I have seen many marbles with this color combo--more input is needed for sure. Marble--On!!

This is it my Friend, Folks willing to break out of the box and do research and give ideas on even the lesser valued items of the hobby. It is the least that will give credence to the best. Good work and a great direction to go in. Marble--On!!

OK, I have done enough damage to this post. I have always thought that a bit of honey/peaches always allows the serious to be swallowed. Let’s get on with it and get back to the original idea of sharing our knowledge with the upcoming/future collectors that we all desire to share this crazy collecting habit of ours with and has us all in a frenzy about. Just Kidding—have fun and collect—lol Marble—On!!!