marbles34 Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Hello All, This marble was purchased off a live auction on the internet as a "leighton" transitional (ground pontil transitional). After receiving the marble it was fairly obvious (correct me if I'm wrong) that this marble is a remelt. The pontil is not correct as it should be ground, the glass is extremely clear and the surface is very smooth to the touch and the marble as a whole is very out of round. Also, there are areas in the surface that just don't look right which I've tried to include in the pictures along with small spots of glass sticking up from the surface. Thanks!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbles34 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 More pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 The last couple pics sure look like signs something was done to the marble. Almost looks like one that has been coated in something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 It looks like it was dipped. There was a substance (that I'd prefer to not name) that was used 15+ years ago to improve the surface of handmades. It was moderately good at concealing nicks, light wear and some subsurface moons. When applied - the surface wasn't the same feel as glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 See if you can scratch up some surface gunk with a new razor blade. And do not worry, contrary to what some folks think the blade will not scratch the glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Marbles Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Oh..... that marble reminds me of the '4' suliphide 'that was' on the bay..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ANTIQUE-7-8-AMBER-COLORED-SULPHIDE-No-4-MARBLE-/331579189148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d33a8e79c&nma=true&si=KEa05L6%252FcdoJuZ4BMzoIQtkvhxU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbles34 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I actually have the marble packaged up to ship back tomorrow so I'd rather not scratch on it. One thing I noticed today was a hit that was below the surface that you would normally see on the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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