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Then this Eggyolk Oxblood Cork, a multitwist Limeade Cork and my shooter oxblood patch (avatar)

A couple more of my favorite corks. The first one looks like a patch but the pattern goes down into the glass and you can follow its path to the bottom where it emerges.

The one is dark blue, light blue and yellow and the yellow swirls are larger than the normal ones you see in those types of bags. Here are pics of the 'normal' blue and yellow (just two colors - no light blue) that you see in these type of bags. The other one is blue, white and a yellow/tan color swirl - nice looking pattern on it also.

Here are some pics of an MK Big Boy (5) Bag I got on eBay recently. It's like some of their others with the Alley shooters in them but to my surprise, two of the shooters were much nicer - tricolor types. Hard to take pics through the poly but you can get the idea.

The Tacoma Glass Museum is just down the road a few miles from the show hotel. If you have not been there, it is a treat. Besides the museum itself and the glass work area, there is a bridge going over the highway to the Museum that has Chihuly glass items in the ceiling- amazing. Here's one pic of the bridge ceiling and two (very poor but you get the idea) of the glass making area. PLus, it'll be a great marble show, too! Where is this Crab Pot, Galen? Sounds good!

Were some of these in the 15/16 range also - not quite making the one inch class?

And the last 3

And a few more

And some 'generic' WV swirls

And here's some of my Red (or reddish orange), White & Blue

Here's some Ravensoods - ID'd by Ric & Ron at the Texas Show

A few of mine

Everything points to CA but it is unusual.

Good find - were there any markings on the box?

Good article and information - thanks!

Wow, lutzes galore!

Have a great day, Ernie!

My answers are IAMC Seattle and Alley

Thanks for the info - interesting history

Have a marbleous day!

Some of mine

Surprisingly, Dan's picture from 2006 is the only individual Cornelian pics that I have. And here is the only box I have a picture of.

Thanks for sharing that article, John. If eBay is considered an auction (maybe not to Kovels), Hansel picked up a painted China a few years back for a little over $10K on eBay so that beats the $7.,700.

The one thing I do know about newbies and the marble chat boards over the years is that they do not want to get involved in the crap that goes on. They then either just lurk and, hopefully, learn a little bit about the identification of marbles, marble history and the joy of collection, OR they just go away. The former is kind of okay but they don't ask questions (for fear of being dumped on) and the latter is a tragedy because there are very few venues where a newbie can learn about marble collecting. It has been this way the 11 years or so since I've been on the boards. It takes a strong individual to get involved and try to learn from the boards.

I am a member of the Texas Marble Club and Edna's show post was the first place I heard of the award. There was not input requested from the geneeral membeership of the Club that I am aware of. I also am curious what the criteria was for the initial recipients. Edna seemed to mention in one post that she would explain why Howard and Danny were chosen but I have not read anything further on the subject. So, why were they chosen? As a club member, I would think that an answer should be given. Also, when will they add to the list? At the next show maybe? I would appreciate reading some answers to the good questions previously asked. I think the award and Texas Hall of Fame is a good idea but why the silence from the officers of the Texas Club?