Diane Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hi everyone. I love this forum! I hope you can help me figure out what I have. I bought this box of marbles in the mid-80's at a flea market, and I'd love to figure out what these are! First, do you think this is a jobber box? There are no identifying letters or numbers on it. Second, what do the marbles look like to you? I'm posting a photo of the whole set, and close-ups of two of them. One of the close-up photo marbles is 3/4" diameter, and has turquoise, yellow and black swirled together. The other close-up photo marble is just shy of 3/4" diameter, and has mint-green, yellow and red swirled together. Let me know what you think. Thank you! Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibcapper Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 my..my...my ... what a box diane. and them chrissies, are super. what a find. that last mib is a dandy-dandy, no doubt. thanks for showing . bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleus1 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 my is right very nice set of christensens If you decide to sell it, have it appraised first! Ive not seen a jobber box of christensens, there will be some CAC experts through a lill later. Hold tight and ya should get comments a plenty. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I'm hardly the definitive IDer on this set but you sure got a goody there. What's with the lone marble sitting on the bag? In brief these were made by Christensen Agate Co. , Cambridge OH in business for only a few years late 20s/early 30s. Looks to be all original. Great size! I'm just shooting from the hip but at the very least $5000(And that could be way off on the light side). As the other David says some of the heavies will weigh in on this and be more specific. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I'm with the others. Kinda in shock, and waiting to see what the big CAC guns think. Here's a small box I asked about awhile back, also with Chrissies in it. It's the same stained glass pattern. Not my box! It was in a Morphy auction. Here's the thread where I asked. It has some discussion about the use of stained glass boxes in the late 20's, early 30's. Colorful Jobber Boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR BALES Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Wow! A scarce gift box. I believe the two teal?/yellow/red marbles are Akro, but the rest are all CAC. Great box, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sissydear Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 They all look CA to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I LOVE MARBLES Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hi Diane Welcome to the best marble chat board! Super nice jobber box find! 5 rows on the left look common CAC swirls. The bag looks used and not original to the box. Will agree with Mr. Bales on the Akro's in fact all the marbles in the first of the last four rows are Akro. The row next with the white with bright red all 3/4"? Maybe American Agate CAC mibs but look like transitional Japanese marbles, need more pics of mibs separate. The next row is pure GOLD!!! not kidding if those marbles are 3 /4 inch and in mint condition, worth $600. to $2500. each!!! Want to see separate pics of those!!! The last row black/white all Akro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sissydear Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Well, that shows what I know. LOL! I can't see akro in those red and yellows. Oh crumb, I can't even keep up. I'm talking about the little box and you guys are IDing the large box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I LOVE MARBLES Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hi Diane, after blowing up the pic of the jobber box left to right first 4 rows all are common Christensen Agate Company or CAC swirls. 5th row second marble down from top Akro Agate, 4th & 5th marbles down from top same row also Akro. The sixth row Akro on the teal ones, yellow/orange look Akro need better pics to say for sure. Seventh row Japanese crease pontil transitionals. Row Eight 4 three color CAC shooter swirls WOW HOLY CRAP!!! Please show individual pics of these! Last row look Akro need better pics to say for sure. My advice to you is; it's a made box, that is, does not have the original contents, back filled. So if selling piece it out, (sell individual marbles & box separate) you will make the most money! Let me know if you do that! If keeping, bet all the original marbles in the box were indeed CAC marbles, so try to re-fill with those, as to make the box better more original! Super find! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I concur with Scott fully in his estimations and IDing. Afraid I got caught up in the excitement of it all and rushed to judgement. He has picked it apart with precision. Would be something to know/hear how this all came together originally. The bag and its end knots look a lot like some CAC bags I've seen. My only IDing defense and it isn't much of one at that was I was trying like mad to make those corkscrews into CAC swirls. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Wow! I feel like I'm on Antiques Roadshow being told that my marbles are golden! Thanks for the info and advice. Steph, I love that you have a picture of another box like I have! Thank you for posting that. Scott, you asked if I plan to sell, and that is my eventual intention. Realizing that I have something potentially pricier than I realized I'll need to figure out how to manage this. The International Association of Marble Collectors is having a show close to where I live this coming July, perhaps I'll learn something more there, too. Advice on selling marbles (and the box itself, apparently) is welcome! You asked for photos of the shooters. I'll post photos for each of the four marbles in separate posts. Here are photos for the first one which I will affectionately call "Marble #1." Thanks again everyone! Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Photos of Marble #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Photos of Marble #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 And finally, photos of marble #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh my Gawd! Those four are nice enough to individually pay for your way to and fro for most any marble show in the country. I think you will be receiving in this thread some estimates as to their individual values. I'm out-of-the-loop myself in knowing high end Christensen Agate Co. flame or opaque swirl values. You done good with this box! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I think you will be receiving in this thread some estimates as to their individual values. Maybe in this thread , , , maybe not. . . *she smiles archly* I bet there are a lot of people who would like to get a chance to bid on this but who might be afraid to tip their hand and show their interest too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I guess I'm a little prejudiced already on the side of the potential seller of these marbles although she should keep in mind that there's two sides to any transaction and it's always a plus when both seller and buyer consider themselves happy. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semdot Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Wowza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Oh my Gawd! Those four are nice enough to individually pay for your way to and fro for most any marble show in the country. What he said! I almost hate you! No, wait. I don't. Huh. Yes, I DO hate you! No I don't. I mean . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn691500 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 usually people come onto the forums to ask about there mega marbles and jap stuff at first, you dont mess around, started toward the top and i'll bet that one will be hard to beat, very nice boxed set,, bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 -> insert pavcraz joke. Kidding, looks like a nice box for sure. without zooming in those ones mentioned as akro might be something else but other angles would definitely help. thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roany poany Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 forgive me, I have sinned..... I have a feeling of discontent and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with desire for the possessions of another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Chamberlain Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors marbles. I have a simple 10 step plan which provides you with complete absolution but you must send me a marble of increasing worth daily for the next ten days then you will receive a small pamphlet on marble etiquette which will open up the doors of everlasting forgiveness for any and all sins previously committed. Trust me and PM me for my out of state POB. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandPat Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Or you can phone me at BR549 for more help on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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