Parmcat

Was in a lot of mixed stuff.  I'm assuming us a common Asian Import, but need to be sure.

It's really cool though 

I couldn't decide what to leave behind, so I negotiated a deal for the whole lot.

I'm pretty happy with this

13 hours ago, Ric said:

I think there is a good chance this is a Vitro Tomato - one of the coolest game marbles out there, IMO.

Ah man,

Now I have to pull out my jars of solids and inspect....lol

Gorgeous looking!

1 hour ago, Ric said:

I think Ravenswood too.

I need to educate myself in Ravenswood.  That's one I have not really looked into 

Thanks again

4 minutes ago, Ric said:

This is a real oddball, IMO. If you look at the last photo it appears that the whole area may have been "black" at one point and the bull's eye was made by removing the surface paint/surface in a ring. My guess it is very soft. And if you look at some areas it appears very light maybe even white underneath - like the vast majority of the marble's surface has a dirty patina. I forget what they call that very soft almost chalky white stuff they used to make marbles out of (@Alan ?) but that's what this reminds me of. Does it seem light for it's size? 

As for the decorations, my best guess is that it may have been a painted clay marble at some point and wear has produced what appears to be a more elaborate form of decoration. It's also possible some kid decorated it themself at some point. It certainly wouldn't be the first time I have seen homemade decorations on a marble. Whatever it is, I am guessing it doesn't look anything like it did the day it was made.

 

Thank you!  This is awesome!

Just now, akroorka said:

This is a Pelt---Sunset?

Nice marble!!

Marble--On!!

You are truly bailing me out.

Thank you!

2 minutes ago, akroorka said:

This one is a Vitro-- I would call it an "All Red".

It is pretty cool I must say.

Marble--On!!

I don't have many Vitros, so this is cool.

Thanks again!

8 minutes ago, Alan said:

Is it possible to see it lightly moistened?

6 minutes ago, Alan said:

Is it possible to see it lightly moistened?

Thought it was just a cloudy Cleary, but it lit up really cool

This was a "throw in" with a big lot I won in an online auction.

I am no good with this type.

Help please 

Just now, akroorka said:

This is a cool one

This is a cool one--out of my realm for sure

Sponge ware?

Lets call in @Alan for an eval.

@Ric knows his clays for sure lets give him a chance also.

@bumblebee knows this stuff for sure.

@akronmarbles is the tops for ID of this type imho.

Marble--On!!

Thank you!!!!

You are a true asset here!

Thanks

Thanks

I have a handful of these.  All same colour with all the bubbles inside.

I assume common Asian imports?

I think it may be

It's nice!

I am able to identify German handmade, but not good enough to name them.

The second one of very wonky and just over .05

Thanks!

Not sure here.  Recieved this with a bunch of glazed Benningtons.  My others are all white with Bullseyes.

On 6/19/2025 at 5:58 PM, akroorka said:

There are two books that I would suggest to you--they are not cheap-but pretty new.

"Alley Agate Company: marbles and pressed glass" and the latest book-"West Virginia Swirls".

These will help in your venture.

You are a searcher and I will leave the rest to you--just because I would want it this way too.

I was able to steal this book on eBay for 20.00 Canadian yesterday.

Can't wait to get it

2 hours ago, shiroaiko said:

Yixing Jinzhu Glass Products is the maker. I agree that the bombers are modern because the company was found in 1998. 

The English name for these marbles is “milky marbles 6,” but in Chinese, they’re called “milky 8-petal marbles". It’s strange, but they use different photos and names for the English and Chinese versions of their website. So it’s worth checking both versions of the site.

http://yxjinzhu.com/en/index.asp

Great info.  Thank you!

5 hours ago, Carowill said:

Asian bomber.

Is this a recent import or still an older marble?

5 hours ago, akroorka said:

"Mill Balls" were used in the polishing process of a variety of items.

Throw what ever into a revolving tank with these and they get polished.

It still happens today in some sort.

Cool find!

Marble--On!!

Never heard of them.

Cool!

Thank you

7 minutes ago, Ric said:

I'd have that one with my Ravenswoods.

Ok.  Thank you!