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Hello, this is Michelle, Ron's daughter. I have been going through some of dad's marble posts and pm's looking for something particular and came across this. I thank all of you for your kind words. He spoke so frequently of the "marble people" that I feel like I know you myself. Some I have met, most I have not. You meant so much to him, like a second family. Marbles were a big part of his life, and it made him so happy, thank you for being a part of what made him smile. Is it okay if I copy these pics and use them for a memorial table at the upcoming show? If anyone has other pictures that you would like to share for the table, please email them to me at dad's email address [email protected]. Thank you.

I can see why they are favorites, Tri Lites are very good glass and good colors. Vitros can be habit forming.

No longer on my list. Well truth is, it was never on my list. A free gift from Nola. Nola's first buy at the Feb. Canton Ohio marbles show. The early bird got the Atmospheres. Twenty five unopened bags of Atmosphere marbles. Three marbles per bag. Lets just say between $20.00 and $30.00 per bag. All Marble shows have some good deals. Yes it cost money to travel and to and stay at a marble show. But the rewards can be worth it. If you like to find marbles at 1/2 or 1/3 or 1/4 or less of the normal, ebay or facebook prices, attend a show. Plus I have never attended one show that I did not learn something new. Many times people receive free marbles as a gift. I received two freebies at the recent Decatur IL show. I saw young boy receive free a pistol case and a Peltier Superman, a Pelter Spiderman, some Rainbos, some Vitros, etc. all nm+ or mint range, all free. Do you think he will return next year ? He was a proud boy carrying that case for three days and all through the show room on Saturday. Plus you might make some long time close friendships.

akroorka nailed it. Phantom Conqueror.

Correct the original marble in question, Akro Eggyolk or Jabo. A 3/4 Jabo.

Only a guess Champion - Alley Cairo Novelty - Champion

I have good days and bad days.

Both Jabo classics.

All St.Marys Alleys.

I agree later St.Marys Alley swirl.

100% Champion.

I agree Vacor. The 9/16 size would be unusual for Vitro.

3/4 inch. Warning warning, red flag, alert. Unless you want Jabo or D.A.S. . Which they made some killer marbles.

That is a big trait for nice multi color swirl marbles, from investor runs at Jabo and D.A.S. .

For sure. They made marbles a long time. At 200 per minute 24hrs a day, each machine, 12-15 machines, from 1931 until 1986 is a lot of marbles. Take out a few days off or holidays or breakdowns. Do the math, get a calculator.

Imperial

Rainbo

Messed up Tiger Eye.

Vitro Opal coneflower blue.

All newer Jabo or D.A. S.

We all have bad days, including me. Just use different sources for information and all you can get. Then each person has to decide for themselves. Please do not rely on marble auction listings for identifications. That will for sure steer you in wrong directions. Marbles can be very similar and one small trait out of five, can change a identification. Never stop asking questions. I have ask marble questions for well over 25 years and still doing it. I have not and never will find answers to all my questions. I ask a couple questions to some long time collectors at the recent Decatur IL show. Still do not have the answers. But maybe someday ? Marble information can be more of a search than finding the marbles. One single word can make a big difference. Find a few good sources, not just one. Anyone can make a mistake. We are human.

I can show you opaque base on several color combinations of Vitro Wedding Cake marbles. I live within fifty miles of the old Vitro factory. I knew and was friends with Blaine Lemon and Louie Moore both plant managers. I have studied and researched Vitro and other companies for over twenty five years. Helped with at least eight marble books. I have dug marbles at over a dozen different factory sites, including Vitro. I attend about ten marbles shows per year from Maine to Florida to Kansas and all between. You accuse us of making stuff up. WHY how would that benefit us in any way ? If you want to learn from auction listings that are many times wrong. Then go ahead but don't try to convince me with auctions listings. I have never and will never depend on any auction listing for any identifications. For me your marble is no Wedding Cake. You may call, label or name your marble anything you like. It can be a Birthday Cake or Christmas fruit Cake by you. It will not affect me in any way whatsoever. If you know or knew what your marble is ? Why are you here asking ? I have wasted to much time with free help that is not appreciated. Call your marble anything you want.

I tried every link above and I never saw the word Puce mentioned. I must have missed it ????

I Agree

Very few marbles can be identified correct with only one picture.