BuckEye Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 The marbles in this are 7/8" and the total diameter is 5.5". I have seen it referred to as a "Master Tray" Anyone have any info? Anyone want it, let me know? Thanks Peeps, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 The back has some old stuck on felt with glue, I can see where it says Master but the pat is covered. Anyone know a good way to get this crap off without damaging the metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 those are good...i have had some of em and they always are fast sellers....i think the smaller ones fit inside the bigger ones so thats what master means...nice find...i would try just water to take the adhesive off....i wouldnt scrape it or nothin like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poplarhead Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Nice tray- these are definitely rarer than small ones. They come in several different colors including at least these that I have (black,red, salmon, green, tourquise , yellow and I have one in tourquoise and white alternate colors). Also come in brass (most) and chrome metal. If you want toi trade it for some marbles drop me a line. Don (poplarhead) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 As mentioned above, these say Master on the bottom. I recently picked up a collection that had been packed in the basement 20 years ago following the owner's death. He had collected extensively in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. The collection included 52 small jewel trays and 1 of these larger ones. That's probably a pretty good indicator of the relative ratio of large ones you find to small ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 try lighter fluid! it will or should soften the glue. it also works great for removing old tape on cardboard too. it will lift the glue, and evaporates leaving no trace. just an old trick, but it seems to work the best. if it's really stubborn, try nail polish remover, the acetone type. Nice tray BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Great info everyone! Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 here is a great way as I used it to remove name tags that were on kids desk in the elementary school . Shaving cream just spray on the back and wait , it works . and every one has a can of shaving cream . Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 WD40 works too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Most solvents should work at the glue, ie: rubbing alcohol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks everyone, got most of the gunk of without any damage to the metal or scratching. It reader Fisher Master-Jewel Tray Pat. 2094529 DES99857. Anyone know what year that dates to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poplarhead Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks everyone, got most of the gunk of without any damage to the metal or scratching. It reader Fisher Master-Jewel Tray Pat. 2094529 DES99857. Anyone know what year that dates to? Patent for tray granted June 2, 1936 H.A.Fisher (Art Fisher with Vitro Agate). He filed on October 21, 1935. I doubt these were made in early 1940s due ot war demand for metal so probably mid to late 1930s and maybe after war. I think general consensus is these rtrays were sold in late 1930s. I have attached patent info. Don D99857_DESIGN_FOB_A_TRAY1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poplarhead Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Patent for tray granted June 2, 1936 H.A.Fisher (Art Fisher with Vitro Agate). He filed on October 21, 1935. I doubt these were made in early 1940s due ot war demand for metal so probably mid to late 1930s and maybe after war. I think general consensus is these rtrays were sold in late 1930s. I have attached patent info. Don The other number describes manufacturing information and is dated 1937. What is neat is it refers to the lamps that he later trialed some limited manufacture. My copy was to big to upoad but you can gpo to Google patent page and search for it. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Awesome info, thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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