I'llhavethat1 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I've heard there are some real huge ones out there, but most were kept under 2.5" due to deformation during manufacture, is that still the consensus? (I imagine the glassworker could pretty much attempt any size they wanted). There were probably some factors like packaging, limited market, and raw materials (1 huge marble vs. ~40 small marbles) etc. Mostly curious how they would have been marketed, or if they were simply one-offs. Largest I have are a couple around 2-3/8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 The marbles in this poster top out at 60 mm, so between 2-1/4 and 2-3/8". http://marbleconnection.com/topic/15578-german-marble-posters/ (Found that while looking for another ad where I'm pretty sure I saw a bit of fancy talk describing why you might want large marbles.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadely1212 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 doesn't randy have one that's 3" isn't it the largest marble on record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 If you want to make a cane-cut handmade larger than normal size - you would have to have a fruitwood forming block made that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Three inch is the largest vintage handmade that i am aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 3" is pretty huge, I think I've seen a picture of that one before. So if all it took was a properly sized fruitwood forming block, there should be at least a couple other ones over 2-3/8" around out there. A long time ago I saw one on eBay pictured with a baseball for comparison, and it was about the same size. Can't think of seeing too many others though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 The one lurking on the top left I think is around 2-3/8" (looks larger in the picture, at the time I was trying to give a sense of scale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHSLAYERMARRBLEGRIFF Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Many years ago,I polished a single ribbon that was over 3 inches,and it was still over 3 inches when I was done. No mistake,it was vintage,,,,came from the Ammana show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Running Rabbit sold one over 3" in a 1990s auction I'm pretty sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg11 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 so thinking back to the days of 1800-1900.... why would they make such a big marble, and how/why did it get imported over to the states? Also why would they make tiny pee wee handmades? I have some very tiny lattacino's... what possibly be the purpose of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 the peewees came in a game board set. I personally believe the big ones were just "what nots" for folks that wanted a big marble to display.Like big marbles today. Knick Knacks got popular in the Victorian times to the point that special display shelves and Curio cabinets also became popular to display the goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedidoll Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 That makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanoak Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Bob is correct, Running Rabbit sold a 3-1/4" divided core back in the 90's. It is the same marble that Randy bought at Morphys a few years ago. That one is the largest i have seen or had in hand. I have probably 20 or so 2-3/8- 2-1/2 in my collection. But for every vintage handmade i see that is a full 2-1/2" I will see dozens 2-3/8" Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I HAVE 3 ONIONSKINS OVER 2-1/2 INCH JEROEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 AND THE THIRD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Two large same cane that match the one posted earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Closeup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 And a close up of the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 And a group shot I think the two same cane are about 2-3/8" if my memory is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Here is a picture of the 3-1/16" divided core that I bought in a Morphy auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Another picture of the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killermarbles Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 A group shot with two 2-1/2" one 2-9/16" one 2-5/8" and the 3-1/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Two large same cane that match the one posted earlier Wow, they do look like a match. Can't say I've seen two same cane in anything close to that size let alone three. Must have been a huge cane he was working with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Randy. That big blue clam is magnificent, truly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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