VaMarbles

All is calm at our house on Christmas.

Sometimes with Mibs you have to play the long game, 😂. First black Clambroth for us!

Been working on these for almost a year with a shop keeper. Finally called me and ready to sell.

I think the song goes….”Silver and Gold “(Lutz).

MK all the way! You see this green AV in MK grasshoppers all the time.

Here’s one we got about a year ago in a lot. Fairly sure it’s polished but we love it because of how it shows. Some say polishing affects pricing and it does, but for us it’s one of our favs.

Here is Blocks grading system which I reference frequently. It’s geared a bit toward Handmades but I think it’s good. Hope this helps you! We use the following grading system: Mint (9.9-9.0). A marble that is in its original condition is identified as Mint. The surface has no marks or damage that occurred subsequent to being produced. There may be some minor rubbing on the surface of the marble is as it came from the factory. There may also be minor defects on the marble that occurred in production: popped air holes, melt marks, contact marks, annealing fractures. A marble that has factory markings will be graded as Mint(-) and the defects will be described. Near Mint (8.9-8.0). A marble that has seen some usage is identified as Near Mint. The marble may have evidence of hit marks, including tiny to small subsurface moons, chips, flakes or bruises. The damage is apparent but does not detract from viewing the marble. Good (7.9-7.0). A marble that has seen usage is identified as Good. The marble will have numerous hit marks, subsurface moons, chips, flakes or bruises. The core can still be seen clearly, but the marble has seen obvious usage. Collectible (no grade, below 7.0). A marble that has seen significant usage is identified as Collectible. The marble will have moons, chips, flakes and bruises overall. The core is completely obscured in some spots. A Collectible marble has seen obvious extensive usage. It can serve as a collection placeholder until a better example replaces it.

Very Nice MiB and unique blending. I for one would be thrilled to display it. The one large chip in picture one is fairly significant the rest of the smaller pits and pins I would consider play ware. I’m no good at grading but you’re here for an opinion correct? So IMHO I would probably expect to pay 30-35% off retailed for this marble due to its condition. Hopefully that helps. True value should be determined by taking it to a marble show and asking multiple collectors for opinions.

That’s a really tough question to answer and one that’s a true variable in any collectible item. Some Peltier collectors feel an as made blow hole is okay. Let’s see some more pictures of your great find.

The term’s Ketchup and mustard is used for Peltiers and not Akro’s. Nice MiB.

Winner Winner Chix Dinner!

Fun

The other corner.

That Clambroth or banded opaque is special. My favorite Handmades!

A few in the corner shelf. 11 same cane on the board.

Yes Chad I had originally written banded transparent and I think I use that term more than the coreless clear transparent. So many differing terms these days but I think we were both on the same page! edit: lol. On his other handmade ID I used banded transparent. Need more coffee.

First looks like a wonky Akro Corkscrew 2nd is a bit tougher. Could be a Jabo or maybe a Heaton Rotten Robin? Would like to see more opinions on that one?

Vitro for me

Here ya go. Sorry marble room was under construction for 2 days. One of my fav Mibs of recent.

These cores are unique but not totally HTF. Nice Mibs, you’re growing your Handmades!

Ohio Swirl Wednesday. 😂

Akro!

Coreless clear transparent.

Most likely