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ManofKent

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Yes, Akro.

Corkscrew.

And I THINK it could be a true Ace.

When you shine the light through it do you see at least a hint of an orange glow?

 

Looks like Ace texture to me, and I think I'm seeing a hint of glow. 

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Steph said:

Yes, Akro.

Corkscrew.

And I THINK it could be a true Ace.

When you shine the light through it do you see at least a hint of an orange glow?

 

Looks like Ace texture to me, and I think I'm seeing a hint of glow. 

 

 

Steph. Please explain ace. I thought it was a cork with a clear swirl amongst the white. Tell me about the orange glow.  : ) 

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True Akro Aces:  

http://marbleconnection.com/topic/17380-akro-aces-early-1930s/

The "narrow, distinct strip of opalescent glass" isn't usually that narrow or distinct ... the key is the "opalescent".  That's where the orange glow comes in.

AkroAceBlurb.jpg

 

 

On the other hand there are the marbles which collectors have come to call Aces.  Those are different from the official Akro Ace line.

You can see some of the collector's verson here:  http://marbleconnection.com/topic/21259-akro-ades/?do=findComment&comment=188896

They have a creamy translucent base -- without the glow.  (Could be reflected glow from red ribbons but won't be fire coming from inside the white.)  

 

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11 minutes ago, Steph said:

True Akro Aces:  

http://marbleconnection.com/topic/17380-akro-aces-early-1930s/

The "narrow, distinct strip of opalescent glass" isn't usually that narrow or distinct ... the key is the "opalescent".  That's where the orange glow comes in.

AkroAceBlurb.jpg

 

 

On the other hand there are the marbles which collectors have come to call Aces.  Those are different from the official Akro Ace line.

You can see some of the collector's verson here:  http://marbleconnection.com/topic/21259-akro-ades/?do=findComment&comment=188896

They have a creamy translucent base -- without the glow.  (Could be reflected glow from red ribbons but won't be fire coming from inside the white.)  

 

These? Maybe more the collector version?

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42 minutes ago, Shellkat said:

Man of Kent, I'm learning too! Aren't these people great!  Now to figure out the ace line.

I'm enjoying all of the id threads - the knowledge and willingness to help us newbies is wonderful. There's so much to learn!

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1 hour ago, Steph said:

Yes, Akro.

Corkscrew.

And I THINK it could be a true Ace.

When you shine the light through it do you see at least a hint of an orange glow?

 

Looks like Ace texture to me, and I think I'm seeing a hint of glow. 

 

 

Definite glow! Thanks :)

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