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Vacor makes marbles in the 12mm, 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 42mm and 50mm (almost 2 inches) sizes. Goldfish and Lion are maybe the closest Vacor colors but missing a color so... Mummy had a newer version that might be close. Atmosphere is a possibility but I looked through a bunch of pictures that I have and could not find similar pattern/colors.
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They do not look like reproductions although there are some out there. The originals, like these, are from the late 1800's, maybe into early 1900's.
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6 finger Peltier
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Agree with messed up Vitro All Red
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The Popeye marble was part of the Jabo character marbles. Here it is in the upper right of the Vol. 1 Popeye blister pack.
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The Betty Boop one that you posted is not like the ones that Jabo did and packaged in blister packages. They were color types and not just a facia caricature. The one you posted is newer like Ron said and could have been made by anyone.
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Yes, have a marbleous birthday!
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I have never seen a Bakelite marble nor do I have any pictures saved of any.
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Very nice! Good work.
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Jabo character marbles need help with identification of them
Al Oregon replied to andi's topic in Marble I.D.'s
Here is one of the many Blister Pkg that I have that Ron mentioned. I got most of mine in the 2004 - 2005 time frame. I remember Dave M. showing us how they did the blister packages when we were there on a tour. -
Peltier? or maybe Vitro? or? Thanks again
Al Oregon replied to NeozLilBallz's topic in Marble I.D.'s
The video was okay except for the "herky-jerky" motions a couple of times. -
Another clear based Marble but not sure what it is
Al Oregon replied to NeozLilBallz's topic in Marble I.D.'s
Video does a good job of showing the marble but not sure on ID here. -
Akro patch? Ox or just a deep red? Thanks again!
Al Oregon replied to NeozLilBallz's topic in Marble I.D.'s
Does not look oxblood to me. -
One of my favorite pics from our WVMCC tour back in May 2005 - Eddie Seese working on one of his marbles.
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Two marble questions, unrelated to each other
Al Oregon replied to ann's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Pete was in very ill health and not doing well last that I heard. -
Here are some pics of the larger Vacors in bags - not the "normal" shooter with the 24+1 bags - 25mm, 35mm, 42 mm - there is a 50mm but not sure if I have in bag - can't find pic.
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Sad to read - prayers to his family and friends.
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Can't disagree with Josh - that's why my "folder" on computer is "Fantasy/New".
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I have never been to the Northeast Show but most marble shows have a day for the actual show where marble collectors have their tables with marbles and marble related items for sale and the show room is open to the actual public so there can be a lot of interesting items show up. Also, in the day or two or three ahead of time, there is "in-room" trading where the marble collectors that are staying at the hotel/motel can open their doors and collectors wander from room to room - buying, selling, learning (the important part). And, yes, you can haggle, cajole, bribe, plead, etc. to put together a marble deal. And, yes, there can be great deals. On the lower value end (say up to $20 a marble), people might have a box full of marbles that they are selling at $3 each (or $1 or 50 cents or $10 each. The only caveat is to bring a light so you can examine the marble to determine their condition. That makes a big difference value-wise. So, yes, go to the show and if they have in-room trading, take the time to go a day early and meet people and buy, sell, learn....