Alan

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I don't feel the need to take umbrage, react or respond. I'm goal-focused.

"T" is for tops (made of marbles)

Woo hoo!

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People want what is "hot right now". That is a constantly changing target.

$1800 plus.

Its an odd looker. Without it in hand - I'd guess EOC single ribbon.

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Are you referring to vintage handmades?

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Keep in mind that a commercial glass shop would not produce a single item at once. The economies of scale (just as true in those days) and typical layout of a glass shop meant that they could easily and more cheaply produce several lines at once. The basic resources (a pot of glass and a glory hole) can be used by multiple gatherers, finishers and helper boys at once. A good shop has a ballet-like timing where they are doing their tasks among shared shop resources without getting into each other's way. Cane construction is probably the most time-consuming task that requires 3-4 people for a bit. There isn't anything in a small hot glass shop that would suggest that specialization offers a benefit. In the end - shops are filling orders from wholesalers.

Cane-cut handmades were made by a simple and universal technique. I'm not aware of a type or style that could in any way be attributed to a specific manufacturer. Even if one manufacturer came up with a new design (which I'm sure they did) - it could be easily and quickly copied by others because the construction technique was always going to be fairly simple. (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)

Wow - lots going on inside that marble.

Marbles are generally not "certified". At least not in the way that vintage coins have been. There are (at least) two people who have done formal appraisals of a large collection for an insurance claim, followed by a lawsuit that went to court. It can be done. Its a lot of work and documentation.

Cold roll:

Doug Sweet - Karuna Glass.

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