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change it's bands?

1 5/8" in a light gray base glass;

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Well, I sure hope it sells !

13/16" with the bands just under the surface.

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I tried to backlight it, sorry for the pic. The darker bands are the ones that glitter.

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I found an old, button type, Korner (made in Germany) accordion. It is a Korner and not a Honer. I can't find any information on it anywhere. Anyone know a guy or gal that may be able to shed some light?

Just found out it may be known as a Squeeze Box (go Who !)

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Don't know and yes fake ground pontil. I did not have it done and have it for about 10 years. Looks to me it was done to deceive.

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A restored or reconditioned mib.

Over 1 3/4" solid core:

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Right on mon.

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Well, I don't know what it is, but I do know what it isn't and it is not fractures. It is an old german handmade. However, thank you very much for the input.

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1" amber slag. It has bands/threads of white inside and bands/threads of something that glistens when looked at in the sun or bright light. At first I thought it may be lutz, but why would they put lutz in such a dark based marble? Then I looked some amber micas, where the mica inside was pretty much the same color. But I don't think I have seen bands/threads of mica in a marble before(?). Your thoughts please.

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That type of "damage" is not that uncommon for this size and type of marble. I believe your starting bid is fair but I am trying to avoid the greed-bay scam as much as I can. If it does not sell for you over there, please list it here in the buy and sell forum.

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Not a real good pic of the pontil, but it looks a melted pontil to me. Not a transitional but a hand gathered handmade marble, most likely from the Navarre, Ohio plant. Hope this helps.

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Fond one you might like. 1" naked Berry Pink. Not in the best of condition, but if ya want it give me a holler.

When you drive 50 or more miles to see a box of cateyes!

Yes, that was what I was asking, should have been clearer. Here is another one I used to have. I believe it was 15/16", but my memory aint what it use to be.

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Interesting Ronnie; I have heard and considered the "hand gathered" theory of companies other the M.F.C.(but that is another subject), but have not heard the term hand gathered and handmade used for any glass companies other than those prior to M.F.C. Have you seen any type of pontil(s) on these companies marbles? Not doubting, just curious.

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Not all of this type of marble has a melted pontil. Some of the pontils were clean enough there was no need to melt them. I have seen some, but very few that still have the original pontil.

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7/8" with a regular pontil. I believe it is from Navarre.

Thank you Steph and Galen. And Yo Duff !

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After a long illness, I am finally back among the living. If I owe you any money or marbles, please let me know. On the other hand if you owe me any money or marbles, please let me know. My ebay name was/is mibsandmore. I have no current listings. Even learning how to take pics with a camera (good luck with that). Very nice to be back. Thanks.

I love it!!! All the proof I need!

I've about 10 of these - my newest and new favorite one arriving today - a nice variety. The new one wasn't offered by Alan so got it for under $200. I was thrilled having placed a high bid early on for about $300

All the serious CAC collectors I know (3 or 4) are convinced and willing to pay way more than me, at this point.

Under big big magnification, the structure of the exotic is indistinguishable from any other, universally-accepted-to-be-genuine CAC. I think the labor involved in faking one would be so great, any marble maker would be better off to make what he usually makes which may sell for less but wouldn't have to pass a barrage of scrutiny/sweat the pressure of having to pass off the "fake" once finished. I'm much more concerned over guinea purchases than these.

And no matter what, I think people will continue to trade in these and prices will go up if for no other reason than sufficient numbers of collectors are interested enough to keep pressure on demand. Maybe they only do want to believe it but that's been working for Jesus and several others for thousands of years, in some cases.

After all, the Emperor's new clothes were real enough for some time and you can actually see and hold these marbles.

might be just me or my lousy monitor, but the 1st two look kinda "messy" for cac's.

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i believe the "larger" ones were used as furniture casters. this one weighs in at 1 7/8"

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this one has all of the colors at the surface.

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one with a faint "9" but a rather distinct cut/shear mark.

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pretty cool.

here's another interesting pic from nasa. called the "Eye of God"