GreyMaus

Me and my RC! 🤣

I see what you mean and appreciate your discerning eye. I followed Akrokra’s advise and learned from the Study Hall that Masters have U-shaped or V-shaped seams. This mib appears to have straight seams. There is so much variation in the colors and amount of colored glass in sparklers. Frustrating.

I used my i-pad and shot them in sunlight. I do need to get steadier, thanks. So is it your opinion that this is a CAC? Or is it a MFC?

I bought this cache of marbles at an estate sale for $150. Check out what I found in there!

There is clear glass between the blue and green streams and I don’t see any AV. What confused me most was the lack of yellow glass. I was also led to believe that Masters don’t have this many colors. I’m learning but this Akro sparkler identification is kicking my butt.

This mib is a beauty. It looks hand gathered with the 9 shape and I see only one seam. It is so wet that it looks like it was made yesterday!

Great case!

I really have no idea. Thanks!

The photos are not great but I’m learning! Thanks.

I believe the Painted Pigs are from Gregg Pessman. He was a hog farmer who made marbles in his spare time.

Correct, they are Akro corkscrews but not oxblood.

I got started collecting marbles just like this with a jar at a flea market. I asked the guy at the checkout for a blacklight and shined it on the jar. I was hooked when several of them lit up.

You did good! I got the large Cloud marble.(And he did take an offer)

I don’t know about David Ybarra but Blocks Marble Auction sent me this email which linked to the ebay seller Marble Collectors Corner