akroorka Posted August 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Ric, Sweet marble that one. I have never seen one quite like it. Is it Akro?--sure looks like it from here. Does it cork? Corkscrews alway pop up with color combo's that amaze me. I refuse to be gun-shy and will call them like I see them, depite all of the contract runs. I looked at this one like I was going to buy it--lol. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 hours ago, akroorka said: Ric, Sweet marble that one. I have never seen one quite like it. Is it Akro?--sure looks like it from here. Does it cork? Corkscrews alway pop up with color combo's that amaze me. I refuse to be gun-shy and will call them like I see them, depite all of the contract runs. I looked at this one like I was going to buy it--lol. Marble--On!! It's a Jorkscrew - JABO. There are a few killers out there. And I have seen very well seasoned collectors fooled by them. The old adage, "if it seems too good to be true . . ." definitely applies in some cases. Like, "That's either the nicest Akro I have ever seen, or it's a JABO". lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Way too funny Ric, and I do not feel like a Jork for calling it--Thanks. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 1" oxbloods: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Nice ones Alan 👌👍👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 5 hours ago, Alan said: 1" oxbloods: Don’t you need a permit for that many😆😆😆😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Alan said: 1" oxbloods: Great marbles, I have never found one of those baby blue ones that is not fractured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 These are the 1" marbles that came with my Babe the Blue Ox (Paul Bunyan) Toy. A couple have a little AV in the green. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 Man, I wish this one was mint! Black Brick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Alan said: Killer marble, is the base translucent/smoky? Really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Alan said: This is a really great marble alan. It looks played with and not dug. With all of the research that you must have done, what is your opinion on the maker. I would guess that it was handmade from my angle. Maybe from an outhouse dig. Marble--on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 9 hours ago, Ric said: Man, I wish this one was mint! Black Brick Bricks with wear are like hand faceted agates with hit marks in my book. Old warriors that deserve to be posted and revered. Marble--on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Ric said: These are the 1" marbles that came with my Babe the Blue Ox (Paul Bunyan) Toy. A couple have a little AV in the green. Simply a great group of patches. Try to find these if you are back-filling a box--9/16" seems to be the norm. 1" is not an easy find for sure. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Ric said: Killer marble, is the base translucent/smoky? Really nice! Yes - a translucent clear/slightly gray base matrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, akroorka said: This is a really great marble alan. It looks played with and not dug. With all of the research that you must have done, what is your opinion on the maker. I would guess that it was handmade from my angle. Maybe from an outhouse dig. Marble--on!! I have gone on the premise that it may be American, possibly Leighton....but I haven't given it much thought. Single gather. I purchased it 20 years ago in Baltimore without any attribution from another dealer who only deals in machine mades and didn't want to carry it. Here is the shear: 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Another old warrior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Alan said: Yes - a translucent clear/slightly gray base matrix. Brian has a great article about this type of 'hand gathered imitation onyx' marble. https://www.briangrahamglass.com/elias-greiner-vetters-son-the-story-of-ground-pontil-marbles/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Ric said: Another old warrior "Old warriors that deserve to be posted and revered" Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 39 minutes ago, akroorka said: It's always cool to see cullet and matching marbles, and this is a great example - all the colors are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Another Heaton, I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Some more Heaton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 "Akro French Drain" I should have put this in my original post on page one. I wanted to thank "Alan" for pointing me in the right direction and finally helping to I.D. this marble and it's origin, thus another link in Akro marble history was revealed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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