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Hi Gladys, The first one is a dark blue Popeye. The other three have two “Tricolors” on each end and a nice four color corkscrew in the middle which is a very nice find.(some might argue five colors but I would have to see it in hand to go that far) Marble—On!!!

Hello Tommy, The yellow and white one is the one I think you are asking about. Popeyes need to have a clear base glass to qualify. The second one looks like a Popeye patch. Marble--On!!

“Reunited and it feels so good” (ref. Peaches and Herb song “Reunited”) Yes, I am a bit dorky! Marble—On!!!

If you are up for it , show some more of the ones that I drew lines around. Nice group otherwise. Marble--On!!

I am OK with calling it a Vitro also. How big is that puppy. Nice marble for sure! Marble--On!!

Alway check those clearies for a pontil--ya just never know. Ths one has a chunk in it.

Sorry newbie, My swirl knowledge is limited but I sure can give this post a bump up! Marble--On!!

I am more of a Zeppelin guy What Is and What Should Never Be Not mine by the way.

The last one may be a cat/sparkler "hybrid"--LOL 😁(reference another post on hybrids in the ID section today) Marble--On!!!

Marble--On Sherry! My wifes name is the same spelling and I will always take note of a post with that name.👁️‍🗨️

Some times swirls look like slags and sometime slags look like swirls. I would keep it as a slag and not stress out about the maker too much. It is not a CA and if it is a Pelt-not a very good example. My motto is when in doubt--just call it Akro and move on. Akro made quadmillions of these and they are still out there to be found. All red slags are a great find. Marble--On!!!

Well, this could be a longer story but I will keep it short. I have a small gold fish pond in the garden area of my homestead. I have to bring them in before it freezes. I keep them in a black Rubbermaid cattle tank in the basement and because of past complaints of not being able to see them, I decided this year to put some of my "disgarded" marbles on the bottom so they could be seen more easily. This job took about 4 hours longer than it should have. I found more marbles that should have been kept than I realized back when I was in a different state of mind in my collecting of these little orbs. This group reminds me of what used to be and what is now. You just never know---keep-em all Marble--On!!!

The hardest for me is the original St Marys MK. I have yet to see one in hand. Marble--On and search on as well!!!

I will stand up for sure with my most humble opinion. When in doubt, ask for more images and do more research. This marble looks like a Marble King to me and I agree that it should be a Pelt Peerless patch. I just hope that you passed on it. I am not an expert on this type, let it be known. Too Rare---to care--not too much at least, if I ever find one I would most likely sell it---this is one of those that I just do not get---collection wise. Marble--On!!

Here is another example of the Houze—HouzeX Glass that has been discussed. These candle holders and other items made with the “MarbleX” glass may be found in a variety of color combos. This candle holder has a faint “851” mark and I highlighted it with a “Sharpie” so you could see it better. The blue in this item has a streak of oxblood running through the blue strands. I have seen one seller on e-bay that has made Houze marbles out of cullet—it was quite nice and not in my boat-house pricewise. Close, but no cigar one might say. I tried to get a better image of the sales page regarding this item---best that I could do. MarbleX ----On!!!

I have read tales of marbles breaking, splitting, cracking and just plain becoming a mess after they were collected and displayed. Has anyone experienced this? Marble--On!!!

Mojo posted one earlier today and I was inspired by that post. I have always liked “coral” colors in marbles and pick them up when the price is right. Once again, do not ask me who made them---I just like them ID-d or not. (I know who made the marbles in the tray and they are awesome as well, the tightest tray that I own) “Corals” always make my tail wag!

It is a Pelt no doubt. I would like to know the size of the slag that you posted. Marble--On!!

That Akro ashtray is just killer---love it!! Akro On!!!

Sorry Berry, My no comment should have been no comment at all. I am not what you would call a whiz when it comes to identifying WV swirls and I usually leave them alone in the ID section here. Marble—On!!

Always double check those cat-eyes. Marble-on!!!

The one on the left may be an Akro. The middle one--no comment. The one on the right needs a better image or two. Carnelians can come pretty messy but I am not convinced. Marble--On!!

A really nice BIG marble. I cant' give 100% so I 'll just say a nice "injected" machine made marble which is a Sparkler type !!! Marble--On!!!

I’ll throw my 2 cents in, I would not call it Asian just for the fact that I have only seen one of these over my sorting career. I remember it because I spent some time on it, now if I could just find it. If it were Asian I would have had a few pounds on my hands. It looks pre 60’s to me. For all that I know about non-Asian foreign made marbles, it could be from Argentina. (which might make it German by the way😏) Marble—On!!!