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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

Looks like an Akro cork to me, with a lot of mascara... Seriously - Wow those lashes!

My favorite “clearie”, ESPECIALLY when backlit! Not sure of maker, hoping to make it to a show at some point to compare with others. Btw, as hard as I tried none of these pics show the true color. It’s a slight turquoise tint.

Yup, my 2nd favorite Kubrick film! The book is great too, imo. Haven’t read the sequels I hadn’t heard about Flair’s comeback. Google shows his last match was in 2011… Hope he’s right about “lasting forever”, he had this to say about his health concerns and the upcoming match: "I don't have any aches or pains. I know I've had the health issues, but I asked 40 different doctors, and I decided I'm only gonna listen to one. Not necessarily the one that was gonna give me the right answer, but that I felt the most comfortable with” Honestly, relatable… 😅

I’d sort as a Master Sunburst A cool one to me!! I know it’s not a traditional “helmet”, but the all of the colors and pattern remind me of an astronaut’s helmet for space-walks. Pictures 3&4 look like the visor is down and up. Now I want to watch 2001 tonight

Fully agree William. While I’ve only gone hunting for marbles in person twice with a single Pelt Rainbo being the spoils, I enjoy it much more than searching lots on online. But of course, to each their own! I bet that AP rookie is sweet!! My father grew up in Wisconsin, so we would search out Packers - Favre, Jennings, Freeman were our big hits at the time. I also had/have a binder dedicated to Tiger Woods, kinda want to go dig that out. I’ve never been a fan of baseball, so my favorite MLB cards were the players that had dirt stains from sliding, bc I thought they looked like “skid marks” 😅 The more it looked like a true “accident”, the more I liked it. Sorry for getting off topic - I care for condition but it is not paramount

As a Pokémon card collector, I have to admit my admiration for condition. I try my best to isolate the mibs I notice are still rather wet/Mint or those I specifically want to defend from further damage. A habit I likely won’t break tbh. That said, I still love putting a dozen+ marbles on a cloth and rolling them around. Mmmmmmm that clink sound I’m curious, has there ever been any sort of “grading” company for marbles? Official or unofficial I have a few Pokémon cards that have been slabbed and graded by PSA, and tbh I kinda don’t like them (bought them graded, did not send them in myself). It’s cool knowing that the card is protected, but it feels more distant. I think the majority of card collectors nowadays are grading just to increase/retain value, which I understand is a logical reason but makes the hobby less fun IMO.

One Two more Akro Blueberry Ade Blueberry-Lime Ade

I have to admit that I like nicknames, so this prompt made me smile! Thanks Fire! Okay I need to go to bed! Just have to remind myself to not "look" for specific mibs and read them as they are. Here's what I scraped from a pass-through of the Pelt/WVS sites, I tried to omit ones already mentioned: Peltier Citrus Family Liver and Onions (Yum!!) Sprite Chocolate Mint Buttermilk Pumpkin Creamsicle Tootsie Roll - It's own food group to me Green Fizz (eh?) Honey Onyx (ehhhh?) Honey Bee (close enough) Vitro Easter Eggs (We eat ours after dyeing) Black-eyed Peas Alley Bacon

I see what could be a #4 billiard ball/marble as well (11:00), with the size of the bin you may find more. Rack em! Looks like a fun mountain to sort though!!

Thanks for the input! I see Master, but still Akro too. Hmmmm. I like a puzzle! "I'll be back"