Alan
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Observation: The marbles don't seem to fit the box as I would expect. They seem on the small side.
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IMO: I own shoes older than that box.
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A good marble stands on its own and doesn't need a story to prop it up. When I start hearing stories - I begin looking much closer.
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Herbie was a character in the original run. This one appears correct.
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(Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this glass content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)
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(Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this glass content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)
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So - to the purpose of the thread - how do you recommend diagnosing the absence or presence of "microcrystalline copper" in marbles?
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Marble King St. Mary's.
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To help with the feature discussion - I'll offer this: (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this ID content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)
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Like any trait in a specialized hobby - a term to describe a valued trait can become overly-defined........ (Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this ID content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)
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Based upon the photos - the darker band appears to be just that - a darker band. I don't see oxblood in those photos.
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(Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this ID content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.)
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100% ground cullet. There are still some people making them from Akro cullet.
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Your closest shows will be Ohio (Canton in 2 weeks) or Marlborough, MA in Fall.
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Old Running Rabbit Auction, Looking For More Info!
Alan replied to JVVmarbles's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
I have about ~22 of the Running Rabbit postcards. Here are a few of them: The Holy Grail for handmade collectors: -
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That reminds me that I need to get a Jody Fine marble pie slice.
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I don't see a signature or inscription.
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New Philly / Canton Marble Show Roll Call
Alan replied to greg11's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
I'll be there. Alan Z -
I take it that it lacks a signature of any kind? Look like a generic piece - the kind they sell in gift shops etc.
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It doesn't look right. In doesn't even look close to right. There are several qualities about this "box" that call it into question for me.
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(Unfortunately, I have chosen to remove this content due to unchecked behaviors by others on this board. Moderators may choose to humor it, but I will not. My apologies to those who will not benefit from it in the future.) Alan
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Possibly done by Civil War soldiers in trenches around Atlanta?