jeeperman Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I received this James Alloway in the mail today. A gift from a friend. 2.5 inches. Never been an avid collector of contemps although I have a small collection. This marble goes right to the top and I will surely have more of James's marbles at some point, they are fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Alloways are unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 OMG! (And I don't use teenage terminology lightly!) I recently said that a marble posted here was the greatest marble I've ever seen. I stand corrected. This one is just too much. I'm having massive flash-backs now of all the great art I saw as a young boy in the late 60's and early 70's. And just look closely at the second picture! This marble is so in-tune with 'cosmic forces' that it actually made the reflections of the lights appear to have 'have a nice day' smiley faces in them! (That may be a coincidence, but seriously, the marble is blowing my mind.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeperman Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I agree, Step....unreal! Bob, thank you. I am glad you enjoy it. It will certainly hold high honors within my contemps! James has some pretty wild and fun not to mention beautiful to view marbles no doubt. This particular one is a {prototype} if you will, of a style he named the Raelynbo. Normally he finishes the pontil completely smooth although in this case I assume because it was for study and not for sale he did not finish it, although he did sign it. Kind of makes it just a little more special to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Punter Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I almost had a grand mal seizure when I opened this thread That is some seriously bright color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Absolutely "a little more special"! And a perfect excuse to find a 'Raelynbo' done in the traditional manner! (If you don't already have one) You have to have one to show people the distinction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeperman Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Gnome, this marble is the brightest of all of my Contemps. The pic is spot on for colors. Bob, I think you have a point there, going to see what i can do. Might need to win a couple good scratch tickets. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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