Al Oregon

Their first marbles were clay and then plain or rough basic types, like clearies. It wasn't until the 80's that they started making any marbles that we see today. Packaging didn't start until the 90's.

I checked on the other marble board that I frequent and posted your pics - so far, one response is that it is a genuine older China and would be valued in the higher range of those types. He "guessed" $50 to $100. I looked on eBay "sold" category and could not find many but seem to be that price or higher.

You did not mention size. If the China (made in Germany in the late 1800's) is around an inch in diameter, or more, the value is higher. You might search Painted China Marble on eBay advanced and look for sold auctions. That might help with a range.

Peltier Metallics

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I would not call them rare but outside of a few "special" runs like the Jabo Lawnchair types, there are not a huge number of metallics out there but still they are not really valuable. Nice ones with the underlying marble also being nice can be $5 on up. Obviously a Peltier Peerless Patch with metallic would be worth more than one like you showed. Again, as with all marbles, condition is paramount.

I think the early ones like that were more show pieces on the mantle or... Does not mean as marble playing became more popular, that the smaller size ones did not become playground toys.

Generally called a metallic. There are collectors that collect this type of marble. This one might be by Champion - they seem to have accidentally made the most - a wrench or beer can or... falls into the glass furnace and melts.

Yes

Nice ones!

THe majority, if not all, appear to be Alley.

In the very first picture, the 3rd row down, 3rd & 4th marbles from the left could also be wirepulls. I agree with Steph on the others.

I was so sorry to read about this when I first saw it on Facebook. He did a lot for the marble hobby and the numerous books that he (and your family) published over the years were helpful to all collectors. Prayers to you and your family.

Looks like you will have a lot of fun going through all those!

The blue & red almost has a Peltier Rainbo feel. Maybe another view?

Yup, Peltier Rainbos.

Vitro Blackline All Red on 3rd from left.

Yes & yes.

Dang, I am sad to read this. Have not checked FB yet this morning. I communicated a lot with Ron over the years. Never had a chance to meet him. Had been following his posts the last couple years on Facebook - very entertaining. Years ago, on the marble boards, he and I had posted pics and named the Vitro Cloudies. Here is a picture he posted back then.

Top is cork. Red & yellow maybe Christensen Agate (CA) if not then Alley. Ctr left - ? as with lower right (not a Pelt). Others WV swirls.

Yes, horsehair oxblood it is called. Also, I believe there are some Heaton that are similar to that (I almost thought Heaton instead of Alley).

Agree

All Vitro Blackline All Reds.

Steph's ideas look good with MK on the last one.

Agree