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If you read the packaging with Imperials on E-bay, you will find some that mention Mexico among many--many other countries. This is a valid question imho. Marble--On!!

You sure saved the best for last imho. I do not recall seeing anything like it before--Top Notch! Marble--On!!

I am far from an expert here my marble collecting friend and I will concede to any eval from anyone--this one is just too hard to believe for me and I may be sorry that I spoke up--well, I am sorry for sure. Nice marble! enuf said--I will back out right now and apologize for stepping on your post. Marble—On!!

All of these are Jabo "classics" imho. Lets call in @Nantucketdink for an opinion here--just sayin! Marble--On!!

I agree--nice corkscrew!! Marble--On!!

Not an Akro imho. I have not ever seen one like it at all. Lets call In @Alan for an idea here. Marble--On!!

I have a bad feeling about this one. Lets call in @Chad G. for an evaluation. Marble--On!!

All three are Vacor imho--pretty common. The first one may be a "Turtle, the second may be a "Picasso"--the third one is a "BumbleBee" No investment here imho but some of these are back from the "Mega Years". Nice marbles for sure---but? Lets as @Melissa for a final opinion. Martble--On!!

There are two books that I would suggest to you--they are not cheap-but pretty new. "Alley Agate Company: marbles and pressed glass" and the latest book-"West Virginia Swirls". These will help in your venture. You are a searcher and I will leave the rest to you--just because I would want it this way too.

Well, if you like Vacor Roosters (I do as well) keep on looking and collecting. There are many variations of this type. (a few are sold under different names) Good luck in this venture, I wish you well. I Like to post this image for fans of "Roosters". The left are Akro and the right are Vacor. Each company had different shades of these and they can be hard to tell apart--even for an orka😁. Marble--On!!

Too bad but I agree on the Vacor ID Al. Cool stuff for sure! Marble--On!!

Akro imho--nice one! Marble--On!

You go my marble collecting friend!-----good luck and post what you find here @TheMarbleConnection. I for one appreciate your passion. @Ric was just suggesting an easier entry point. WVS are a hard thing to ID--at least for me (and many more). Welcome back anytime and be prepared to take a hit or two on your ID's (not from me though-I just suck at WVS ID) Marble--On!!

Too bad imho--this is where the true juice is to be found. Try again! Marble--On!!

Not off topic at all my marble collecting friend. Mexico is listed often in Imperial boxes/sales. Nice question! Marble--On!!

I see them and like them as well--a very cool Marble! Marble--On!!

I agree with Meep-this one is pretty cool though. Marble--On!!

Ohh--by the way. I would love to see some of the older employees (the grunts) giving some answers here. The front office is not always in flux with what the workers at the plant know and what really happened in the factory itself. Experience calls me in here—"just sayin". Yep a hard thing - to do, cross over a Manager or Owner that owns or manages but does not really know what is up down in the trenches. You asked, I gave--this is your thing. I wish you great luck my marble collecting friend. Be Brave @stephenb. Just do not get locked up in a Mexican Prison--oof-dah--very bad juju. Stay home and watch out for predators. Marble—On!!

I just soak mine in a glass cleaner for a few days in a smaller covered tub or small pail and scrub them a tad. I get some concentrated glass cleaner (cheap) and mix a batch up that lasts quite a while. I have never used an ultrasonic--it may be the way but I am an older Fart😚and my way works quite fine for me. Marble--On!!

Nice images for sure. I know that it took some work. The size is always important in marble ID. I know, you did great image work and were exited to post it. I have been there and done this--many times😁. The details in writing are also important. Marble--On!!

Ummm--more images are needed here. Both poles with good cropping and light. A few at a time--sizes are important. At this point--all that I see are Akro imho. Get back with some more info and-- Marble--On!!

This one is a corkscrew--nice find! The damage on it approaches it to being a "Dug Marble". A little toothbrush action will clean it up though. Love it as is--this is just me. Marble--On!!

The one in the middle-greyish/white/brown--Love it! The top right resembles a Veliglass--very cool find imho. The one between them--just a killer marble!( is it oxblood in there?) Thanks for sharing Ric! Marble--On!!

Lets call in @Melissa for some questions here. She loves these things. Marble--On!!