orbboy Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Generally pass on these type of marbles because they are always in the 1/2" to 9/16" range and way over priced. Had to buy this one though even though it's missing two. Anyone have 2 that will match up with this set? Marbles measure from between 13/16" and 7/8". The pontils are something I have never seen before either? They are pretty crude but have been faceted/ground? Would these have been early or later type pontils? Any info would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Close up of the pontils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Personally I think they are later types, but a little extra work went into the pontils because they were going to have to sit on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'll take a look around. Might have a couple like that but can't remember the size. I imagine that there was some variation in technique when these guys were twisting a glob off the cane, and also variation in the faceting techniques/tools. Maybe they were 'Friday Afternoon" or 'Monday Morning' marbles. Although the melted pole of the marbles looks decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I agree with 1stmmrbls, the pontils indicate a much later work, pretty rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Found it quicker than I thought. Might stick out like a black sheep on that board, but right around 7/8ths and not near as blue as the pics turned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleecee Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I think you really only need 1 more...to keep it as a "game", you need a hole for jumping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg11 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 yep just need one more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I agree on them being later as well. From past marbles I have sold with a blue bases and well faceted pontils this glass seems seedier and crude. Not sure if it is the original board either? It was the only board in the trunk and I had to scrounge the marbles out of the bottom. The mahjong set was dated 1923 and the playing cards were dutied at 3p, also a 1920's timeline. I'llhavethat1 yours looks like it would fit in a pinch. There is one there with skinny orange. I'll send you a PM One more will let me play, but two more for a set. Has anyone even memorized the order of moves to win at Solitaire? Not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I think it is King, Queen, Jack,.... LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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