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Definitely a Tiger-Eye that’s been rounded and polished Super neat! 1.3” is a bit of a whopper IMO! I tumbled a batch to make earrings and a necklace for Mother’s Day when I was little. I distinctly remember her saying that the weeks of clanging in the garage was “worth it” 😆 (rock tumblers are NOISY)

I commissioned a small "sack" of mibs from an experienced glass-blower (lamp-worker) who's relatively new to making marbles. I gave loose requests of colors and sizes, but left most of the decisions to Alec. I figured as a new collector, it would be fun to support a new maker. Elated with the results! I also added a photo of the group mixed with some antique/machine-mades that had similar characteristics.

Superboy, as I understand, is a nickname for the blue/red/orange National Line Rainbo. If a NLR, then it’s a “Superboy”. If it’s just a regular Rainbo, then it wouldn’t be a true “Superboy” - just shares similar colors. National Line were the earlier/earliest Rainbos, and are thus more rare and sought after - as I understand.

Definite Rainbo IMO. National Line, maybe?

What’s #1 look like backlit?!

Also, I don’t think #1 is an “Ace” - although these cork names still make my head-spin. I’ve read that ”Aces” are quite a rare type of corks, and believe I have many mis-identified myself. The red would need to be opaque and the base would need to be a translucent milky white, which it looks more opaque. That said, I’ve seen mention that the “Ace” bases can vary in translucence depending on the batch of glass and if it was early or late in the run. Some looking almost opaque, some looking almost transparent. Both #1 & #3 seem more like “Prize-Names” to me. Just my novice opinion #2 still seems like a door I don’t feel confident opening - eager to read other’s thoughts!

1 and 3 are definite Akro Corks IMO Unsure on #2 ”Special” when referring to corks means 3 or more distinct opaque colors, excluding white as a color - as I understand. Which would mean #3 is not a “Special”, although it sure looks especially nice!!

Extra sweet!!! Happy Birthday William!

Seems to go both ways, I’d try it 😆 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/grey-poupon-unveils-mustard-wine-and-its-surprisingly-delicious-135410249.html

Very cool bottle! I was able to dig up this small thread: https://www.antique-bottles.net/threads/henry-wichert-pickle.465574/

I can’t tell, are those black ribbons or is it just dark and transparent? looks like a MK to me if those are black ribbons, I would think it qualifies as some sort of Tiger? Maybe a Bengal Tiger (I don’t recall the qualifier, white in addition to orange/black)? Either way it has striking colors, I keep a similar one on my desk! I love MKs, although I don’t yet know much about them YET.

I'll use the trophy react on "top-shelf" posts/comments that I believe deserve attention - whether it be the marble, knowledge, or fun. Although, I don't react to historic/archived posts... there is a TON of good info this community has posted over the years and I don't want to bomb notifications. I'd "like" every post in the "Mostly Pix - Master-Made" multiple times over if I had the ability and no restraint, along with many other dozens of threads. That said I'm now noticing my inability to react - I may have thumped myself in the settings, I was in there the other day

The shape and distance of the seams tell me Akro However, the colors whisper Master in my ear I can also see Vitro, but I've yet to identify one - as much as I'd like to Whatever you are...

I take it back, I'm leaning with Fire - Akro Cork w/ a drizzle of flair The more I visualize it in-hand, I don't see the ribbon patterns/lengths that I've come accustomed to with Bo's and the seams don't say pelt Cover the thin strip and it screams Akro cork imo I had never seen one like this before (or maybe it just didn't stick), so thank YOU Marbleized for sharing! Very neat! And thanks Fire!

Gonna throw this out there - Pelt Rainbo Regardless, I really like that sandwiched ribbon of green