Loobiloo Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 HI I found a pot full of marbles in a charity shop this week, and although it was the pot I wanted, the marbles have interested me more! I'm completely new to this though and need some help, please. Most are clear glass, either 15/16" or 3/4" in size, and each have two 'smiles' (seams?). Are these new/modern? Two are more interesting. The smaller one (11/16") has a ridge around the circumference. Am I right in thinking it's a 'bullet mold' marble? The larger one has a green/off-white ribbon running through it. This is the one I need most help with. It is 15/16" (24mm) in size, and has lots of bubbles. Any idea of age, type etc would be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ManofKent Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Yes the one with the central ridge and rough spot is a bullet mold. They were commonly used as bottle stoppers in 'Codd bottles'. The striped one could be a Dutch wirepull (Veligglas) 50's ish. I suspect the others are more modern. Welcome to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loobiloo Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thank you! I love the wirepull one - it intrigues me :-) I'm enjoying looking around the forum, and will be keeping my eyes open for more marbles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hi. Welcome. The others could be some kind of industrial marble where they don't worry about creases. Or it could be decorative since they're otherwise nice looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loobiloo Posted February 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Many thanks, Steph... I actually love the clear plain ones, they look just like bubbles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie_T Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Hello and welcome! Marbles are fun. Go get yourself some more! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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