PELTIER TUESDAY !!

[VaMarbles]

7 hours ago, Chad G. said:

Confirmed as a what, I magged it and not seeing any red making it a superman, maybe a different view or 2 will tell the story

I never said Superman.  I have it catalog as a Pelt Superboy or MCS. If you look back into the score thread (April/May) you’ll see pics I posted about this MiB and discussion had.  

[Chad G.]

3 hours ago, VaMarbles said:

I never said Superman.  I have it catalog as a Pelt Superboy or MCS. If you look back into the score thread (April/May) you’ll see pics I posted about this MiB and discussion had.  

No, I wasn't trying to be nasty, just get a couple different views of the mib. Since Fire was stuck on it being a Superman just didn't want people to get the wrong ideas. Thanks' for the lookback date though, I'll have a looksee     May 16th, nice mib indeed  & yes a super boy, great size, Miller style, nice mib. Guess I'll post the link for others so you don't have to take a bunch of pix. Towards the bottom of the page, good pix man. Now I remember it !!

LINK ::  https://marbleconnection.com/topic/26704-the-score-thread-post-your-exciting-finds-here/page/66/

 

 

[Chad G.]

On 12/11/2025 at 2:29 AM, VaMarbles said:

I never said Superman.  I have it catalog as a Pelt Superboy or MCS. If you look back into the score thread (April/May) you’ll see pics I posted about this MiB and discussion had.  

Not an MCS (Multi Color Swirl) it's what's classified as a Miller Style & judging by the size and looks of it, it was probably actually made on the Miller machine. Email Brian, he'd know 100 if it's a miller machine marble, he owns and makes single gather marbles on the old Miller machine

LINK  ::  https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=153317165041&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562&_ssn=brian-graham-glass-marble-company

LINK ::  https://www.briangrahamglass.com/marbles/

LINK ::  https://www.briangrahamglass.com/

I think his contact info & Email is on the last link ??

[Fire1981]

Shoot ! I see red/yellow on my phone and yellow/orange on my PC. I guess you guys see Superboy colors🔥

RAR

[Tommy]

First one is Played with but I love the pattern great placeholder 😁

[akroorka]

2 hours ago, Tommy said:

First one is Played with but I love the pattern great placeholder 😁

This is why we do this Tommy!

The last image shows one that I have never seen before--ever

Marble--On!!

[Wolf]

.71

[Chad G.]

17 minutes ago, Wolf said:

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something looks off, are there any sharp edges on the dimples or pits, or any trace of a seam where the ribbons meet ?

[Wolf]

8 minutes ago, Chad G. said:

something looks off, are there any sharp edges on the dimples or pits, or any trace of a seam where the ribbons meet ?

I think there's one or two but everything is smooth going. 

[Chad G.]

3 minutes ago, Wolf said:

I think there's one or two but everything is smooth going. 

whew, had ME WORRIED THERE FOR A MINUTE

[Wolf]

9 minutes ago, Chad G. said:

whew, had ME WORRIED THERE FOR A MINUTE

The only areas of notice are these 3 but all I feel is smooth. It's hard enough to look at close range but in hand, they're invisible. How does she look?? She's actually one of my wettest marbles. 

[Chad G.]

2 hours ago, Wolf said:

The only areas of notice are these 3 but all I feel is smooth. It's hard enough to look at close range but in hand, they're invisible. How does she look?? She's actually one of my wettest marbles. 

Generally you can feel the sems on a pelt, your marble still concerns me. it doesn't look right where the colors fade in and out., and the cracks and tiny round holes are out of place also. I wish i could hold it in hand for 2 seconds i could tell you exactly, it gives indications of light polishing or hand buffing, just my opinion, others will chime in on the matter. Pelts are one of the main types I collect so I am verry familiar with their traits.

[Chad G.]

My babies, wet as you can get, not even a dimple or fold. One 5/8ths and one 11/16ths, as close to twins as I could get. The classic NLR patter is what I search for, either that or humongous.

 

[Wolf]

7 hours ago, Chad G. said:

Generally you can feel the sems on a pelt, your marble still concerns me. it doesn't look right where the colors fade in and out., and the cracks and tiny round holes are out of place also. I wish i could hold it in hand for 2 seconds i could tell you exactly, it gives indications of light polishing or hand buffing, just my opinion, others will chime in on the matter. Pelts are one of the main types I collect so I am verry familiar with their traits.

Who knows... I'm happy with it. It looks great! Shinny and beautiful. Plus it came with a free spectacular Alley flame.

[Chad G.]

10 minutes ago, Wolf said:

Who knows... I'm happy with it. It looks great! Shinny and beautiful. Plus it came with a free spectacular Alley flame.

As long as you're happy man that's all that counts  

[Fire1981]

This one is a bit odd. I see one pin prick in pic 2 that might have sharp edges. It’s at 2:00. I do feel that this one has been doctored in some way. I suspect hand burnishing was involved. 🔥

RAR

[Wolf]

51 minutes ago, Fire1981 said:

This one is a bit odd. I see one pin prick in pic 2 that might have sharp edges. It’s at 2:00. I do feel that this one has been doctored in some way. I suspect hand burnishing was involved. 🔥

RAR

Hand burnishing sounds like a lot of labor. If so, my marble was taken to the dealership and the labor was free with an outstanding free Alley Agate Flame + a shiny Superman. Yeaaaaa....

Yes, hand burnishing a glass toy marble is considered labor. 

 The act of burnishing a marble, whether done as a hobby, for restoration, or for artistic creation, requires physical effort and skill to alter its surface and achieve a desired finish. 

• Physical and skilled effort: Burnishing involves rubbing a surface with a hard, smooth tool to compress and polish it. On glass, this requires specific techniques, tools, and careful application of pressure and abrasives (if used) to achieve a smooth, scratch-free surface without damaging or re-sphering the marble. This process is often time-consuming and can be challenging, as noted by ceramists and glass workers regarding similar processes.
• Purposeful activity: People burnish or polish marbles for various reasons:
  • Restoration: To improve the appearance of a damaged or "landfill" marble for personal satisfaction or display.