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I am far from an expert on WVS. The transparent glass appears to have a slight “coke bottle” color to it. If Jabo used this kind of glass, I agree with Tommy, if not------I have no clue. More opinions are needed on this one—a cool marble for sure. I love the pinkish/purplish swirl in it. Marble—On!!

There have been a lot of ID questions on Popeye Patches lately so I thought that I would make a separate post on them. The images that I show are of one of the originals, the “stinkers” that started it all. These were bantered over a long time in an Akro vs. Vitro discussion throughout the collecting world a few decades back. Then, one day, during an Akro dig, a very large amount of these came out of the earth. They were all this color combo as I recall, as were the ones that were often involved in some very heated discussions before the big find. As you can see the blue in these marbles often “bleeds” into the clear base glass. Either something went wrong during production with this type of marble, or they could have been a true “experimental run” which would explain the patch vs. corkscrew pattern (why waste energy/equipment on a test?). The example that I show was acquired through a purchase of “dug” Akro Agates about 20 years ago, it is an average example. These can be quite minty and well filled but most of these were out of the ground. Now, I am not saying that other color combos do not show up as patches, of course they do, just a part of the whole production thing “stuff happens” so to speak. Any additions/corrections to this post are more than welcomed, along with some more images. This is just the way that I remember it. Marble—On!!

That’s a pretty nice set there hdesousa. The style/size numbers are unique as is the wooden insert. I wonder what a #39 is? The knife looks like it may be from the same makers as the smaller box that you posted last week. The box, with the inserts, took more time to make than the marbles did. The insert looks handmade/crude, perhaps the knife is original. If the paper covers the edge of the “notch” I would say it is so. Very nice! Marble—On!!

Here is a nice orange on orange snake. Marble—On!!

I do believe that there are marble making companies in West Africa. What country I do not know. Marble--On!!

I found one Gladys, I knew that I saw one of these some place before, I have one. I took shots of the entire separation of colors. It is about a 50-50 fill between the two colors. The only real cutoff is in the bone colored glass, which looks like it was swirled. The colors are a bone yellow and maroon/very dark red. I always thought that this was a Peerless patch. There is a little window in this one as well. Marble—On!!!

Are there pieces of fire brick floating in this one Fire?

Not a CAC fire--pre MFC imho, an antique. I am not so good on the early transitionals, I just know one when I see one. Some one will come up with a name, describe the pontils and give a size. Marble--On!!

I cannot say that I have ever seen a black bennie before. The three color bennies are a hard find. The big Jasper colored one is quite cool as well. Marble--On!!

This one looks like a Vacor/Vitro cross. The white wispy part being the Vitro half. A real odd duck this one---good luck! I have no clue. Marble--On!!

Hello Gladys, It seems to me that I have seen Pelt Perless patches close to this color combo. Just sayin--maybe. Marble On and welcome back😁

Now, to be a Red Raven, no white base glass, brownish base glass, a bit of white is acceptable. My brain is going to mush again. I will remember the red thing for sure. I think I will go look at a few Akros to get it back in shape. Thanks Ric. Marble--On!!

Dang, I just renamed my files. Is it a Raven? Thanks.

Well Ric, This one has no glow. I did not know that it was a tell on these. Thanks. Alley Agate it must be. Marble--On!!

A Ravenswood or an Alley? My brain goes to mush trying to figure this color combo out. Marble—On!!

Posting from the top shelf today Ric? Both that you posted are killer, this one deserves many looks--crazy cool!! Marble--On!!

Lady Tator? (I just love that name) Marble—On!!

Great work on the images Chad. That marble deserves all of the effort invloved. Marble--On!!

They are pretty marbles Mojo. I am pretty sure that they are made in China.(except for the big one?) If you have not searched Alibaba, take a peek. They are even making murano style marbles. Marble--On!!

OK then, An odd Peltier it is then.. I like odd! Marble--On!!

Very well filled slag. I do not see CAC here. It could be one of many. Marble--On!!

My first impression was early Vacor. If the transparent base glass has a bluish tint--Imperial/foreign. I just call them like I see them. Marble—On!!

Here is a nice little pee-wee Shimmering Spruce. Marble—On!!

Jabo's can fool you, especially when they are sitting on a nice vintage nut. It looks like a Jabo to me. Marble-On!!

It is a pretty marble no doubt. I agree with Ric's estimation. The first one is a nice corkscrew. If I could see the green better, maybe a Popeye lacking in spinach😁. Marble--On!!