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My Bad Jupiter
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1 hour ago, Ric said:
Fill me in here, Joe - I've never heard of a Gabor.
Vacor
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Vacor Neptune possibly
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Gabor possibly
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2 hours ago, Al Oregon said:
I got my box from Toys 'R Us back in 2003 (still shrink wrapped - never opened).
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And, yes, I remember these and the small wooden box that was sold at Toys R Us; the larger box, I believe, cost $20 or more when they finally closed. I do not remember how much the wooden box was, but I would say about $10 or so, and those were from Imperial Toy Company.
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Whenever I find these boxes of marbles, there is usually only a handful left, but this box appears to be full with the original marbles in them. I have not counted them and probably won't.
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1 hour ago, Parmcat said:
Hey friends,
I have some questions about Oxblood. It seems everyone wants it, and a lot misidentify it.
What is it? Is it just a colour, or is it actually Oxblood used in the colouring process?
Why is is so sought after?
Any info will be awesome!
Thanks!
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AI Overview
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Oxblood marbles, prized for their deep red color with swirling patterns, have a history tied to both early glassmaking techniques and the evolution of marble collecting. The term "oxblood" refers to a specific type of red glass coloration, often achieved using copper compounds in the glassmaking process, which can be found in marbles from various makers.
Here's a more detailed look at the history:-
Early Glassmaking:Oxblood glass, characterized by its deep red hue, was a sought-after color in glassmaking, often achieved through the use of copper.
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American Cornelians (Bricks):BuyMarbles.com says M.F. Christensen & Son Company produced "Cornelians" and "Bricks," which featured a dark red translucent base with white swirls. While the red in these marbles is often mistaken for oxblood, it's not a true oxblood. BuyMarbles.com also notes Akro Agate also produced a "Brick" marble with a dark oxblood color and white swirls, but it lacks the hand-gathered characteristics of the Christensen examples.
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Copper-Based Reds:The use of copper in creating red glass, while producing beautiful results, became less common as more easily produced selenium and cadmium-based reds emerged in the mid to late 1920s, ALL ABOUT MARBLES says according to a historical glass batch book.
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Oxblood in Other Makers:While M.F. Christensen is known for its oxblood marbles, other manufacturers like Akro Agate, Peltier, Alley, and Vitro also produced marbles featuring oxblood, sometimes as a random occurrence or in specific lines.
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Distinctive Features:Oxblood marbles can be identified by their deep red color, often with swirls or streaks of other colors like white, black, or even green. Some, like the M.F. Christensen "Bricks," have distinctive "9" and tail patterns.
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Collectible Value:Oxblood marbles, especially those with unique patterns or from specific makers, are highly sought after by collectors.
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Jabo Oxblood:A Facebook post reports Jabo (a marble manufacturer) produced oxblood and aventurine marbles in the early 2000s, showcasing the continued interest in this color.
This video shows examples of vintage oxblood and aventurine marbles:
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34 minutes ago, Ric said:
Cool, Joe. I like to have good examples of newer marbles too but I always worry about bulk collections like this, and boxes/tins in general, since it's so easy for the marbles to get mixed up. Speaking from experience, Mom sees marbles laying around on the floor and they all get thrown into the "marble box", regardless of where they came from.
Having said that, I have no reason to believe the marbles you're showing aren't original to the tin. It would be nice to find one with the marbles still inside the poly-mesh bag the way they were originally packaged though, just to be sure.
Also, I reccommend that you don't visit the website shown on the back of the tin unless you are prepared to intercept an automatic download purported to be from Microsoft. 🙂
Agree❤️
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Cardinal Industries Inc.
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3 minutes ago, akroorka said:
There are 2 marbles posted here right Joe2?
I would consider the first one--which is the best imho--(I suck @wvs ID) but I would consider Ravenswood here.
Nice bright white as a batch glass would be
Lets call In @cheese for an opinion.
Marble--On!!
Yes two separate marbles
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#⁴ Conqueror
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On 4/19/2025 at 12:30 PM, davesnothere said:
4 types the bird isn't included (bass wood and driftwood)
The choices are Maple, Walnut, oak and rubber wood.
The winner gets a trophy 🏆 🙂
Table maple tl, oak ll, walnut fr, rubber wood
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10 minutes ago, Ric said:
I'd expect an additional color for a hybrid, Joe. I think that one is supposed to have a green top patch with 1/2 yellow and 1/2 orange equatorial ribbons - it's just messy.
Absolutely thank you Rick
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27 minutes ago, Ric said:
If the base is opaque, the first is probably an All Red. The second looks like a messy type I Tiger Eye.
Good morning Rick, the one on the right is looking more like a Hybrid Tiger Eye Type 1
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Agreed, possibly Jabo or Rooster yes vary nice find just over⁵\8"
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