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Everything posted by akroorka
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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!!
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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.
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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 orkaš. Marble--On!!
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Too bad but I agree on the Vacor ID Al. Cool stuff for sure! Marble--On!!
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Akro imho--nice one! Marble--On!
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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!!
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Vacor Atmospheres questions to the owner.
akroorka replied to stephenb's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Too bad imho--this is where the true juice is to be found. Try again! Marble--On!! -
Vacor Atmospheres questions to the owner.
akroorka replied to stephenb's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
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!!
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I agree with Meep-this one is pretty cool though. Marble--On!!
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Vacor Atmospheres questions to the owner.
akroorka replied to stephenb's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
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 hereā"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. MarbleāOn!! -
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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 Fartšand my way works quite fine for me. Marble--On!!
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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 timesš. The details in writing are also important. Marble--On!!
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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!!
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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!!
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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!!
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Vacor Atmospheres questions to the owner.
akroorka replied to stephenb's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Lets call in @Melissa for some questions here. She loves these things. Marble--On!! -
Respect @Fire1981ānuf said. MarbleāOn!
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Any help with this one. A poor man's Candy Cane
akroorka replied to Parmcat's topic in Marble I.D.'s
@shiroaiko will help us here--no doubt! Marble--On!! -
Fun stuff @Ric we all want them "In Hand"š. I am kind of embarrassed that I did not call in CAC to tell the truth. All toldāgreat job by all. These CAC Yellows are not always the sameāquite different to tell the truth. I have a good feeling that @cheese called this one right. Nice Marble!! MarbleāOn!!
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There are 2 marbles posted here right Joe2? I would consider the first one--which is the best imho--(I suck @wvs ID) but I would consider Ravenswood here. Nice bright white as a batch glass would be Lets call In @cheese for an opinion. Marble--On!!
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My first though was "Nice Vitro" and I will stick with it. @7/8" it looks very "Minty". The cutlines and the colors line up with Vitro imho. This is a varient of some form--The big ones never act like the little cousins. This one is just one great find imho Fire. Lets call in @Melissa for an opinion here. Marble--On!1
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Nice box--Mega is getting old. The big yellow one is called a "Bannana Swirl" imho and I agree that it looks like a slag (very nice, these may fool some CAC folks). The big Angelo needs more images but from what I can tell, in what I have found in my archives, they tried to match some of the big ones with the smaller ones. These boxes came with a bunch of different combos--yours is a nice one. I found two of these on Ebay. One is marked differently--but the same thing. Hmm I rechecked my post and one lists China? I love "WaveBreakers" those are Vacor. The links are below. NWOT Vintage Marbles By The Nature Company Collector Box 80 Marbles 4 Shooters | eBay Vintage New Sealed Mega Marbles Wooden Box Of Marbles 4 Shooters 80 Marbles | eBay Marble--On!!
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Nice marble Joe2. That "Robins egg" blue always catches my eye. Marble--On!!
