Alan

Agree, modern torch.

Ground/shaped rutilated quartz.

Its likely that the marbles are original to the box.

As a veteran, I would like to quote an email that I received from an outdoors equipment supplier - Mystery Ranch. I believe that they put Veteran's Day in good perspective: It's easy to thank someone when they are in uniform. Someday, that uniform comes off and is retired, and the external markers of service vanish. However, our Veterans continue to bear the weight of their sacrifices throughout their lives, confronting the lasting repercussions of their service. For those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who are currently sacrificing for the safety and freedoms we enjoy today, we offer our heartfelt gratitude.

Things like this remind us that we are but temporary caretakers of such things. And then they will some day move to new homes - hopefully some of them will cherish them for more than their dollar worth. In the end, glass will outlast us all.

The first one is a contemporary. The second one looks more swirl in that single pic.

Polished.

MK, 2-color.

Frit technique was basic at the beginning of glass-making. It simply small broken pieces of glass, which were obviously plentiful.

I am saddened to hear of this. He brought a lot to the marble collecting community, especially in the earlier days. We owe much to his memory.

I'm a sucker for ribbon cores. 🙃

I agree. And at 1.25" dia., its not a marble for play.

Mine:

Error. Ingot flopped over on itself.

Dealers would likely agree to grade a marble for you. I suggest that you ask anyone why grades a marble for you "Why?" it is graded as such. Older, more experienced dealers are likely to be of the most help in this age where seemingly everything is vastly over-graded. The whole purpose of course if for you to learn to accurately grade for yourself. "Teach a man to fish".

Bring your curiosity and a good small flashlight. The room doors will be open days in advance. Walk in, say hi, take your time. ASK QUESTIONS! See it as a learning opportunity more than a buying opportunity. I suggest that you hold on buying until you have visited all of the rooms. Then go back for key buys. It is better to buy one $50. marble than ten, $5. marbles. IMO - the real value of a show is LEARNING. There is so much opportunity to learn because you have the glass IN HAND - not some pic on the Internet with variable lighting, color boosting and bad focus. Nothing compares to having the marble in hand. Ask WHY it is from a certain manufacturer. Look at the glass, opacity, transparency, movement and color. Don't try to learn all manufacturers at once. Narrow it down to concentrate better and learn more. Good sellers will answer questions without spin, hype or impatience. Oh - and don't drop someone else's marble. That's bad juju. Develop a sense of who you are talking to - and who knows more and has more accurate info to share. Beware hype. Know when you are being hyped. Some of the rooms will stay open quite late. Much to be learned late. Most of the show is 'over' behind the scenes before the show day begins. Have fun!

The cane-cut Guinea approach has been discussed, although mostly some time ago. I see no inconsistencies with that understanding, especially when one studies the construction.

WV

Modern, for the torch.

I own a (retired) cell phone older than that box.

Good calls all around.

An asking price is not a selling price.

Bingo!