Ric Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alan said: I'm going to guess that the white animal figures are either Jim Davis or Andy Davis. Thanks for the input, Alan, I can guarantee that your guess is better than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 @Alan All of these marbles came out of the same Indiana collection and I am pretty confident that the middle row, and likely some others, are by Joe St. Claire, although certainly not his best work (look at that bubble on LBJ and how off center that little weevil figure is). On a more general topic, do you know of a good reference book for art glass marbles/makers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, Ric said: @Ric On a more general topic, do you know of a good reference book for art glass marbles/makers? Contemporary Marbles and Related Art Glass by Mark Block https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Marbles-Related-Schiffer-Collectors/dp/0764311662 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 26 minutes ago, Alan said: Contemporary Marbles and Related Art Glass by Mark Block Thank you for the recommendation, Alan, I got the last copy in stock and I have a feeling I will really enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 9:08 AM, Ric said: I have no idea who made any of these. If you might, please let me know! I found them in a large collection I purchased many years ago. I don't think they are the best of examples, might be seconds or something? Just saw this one on Friday, thought I would share for some opinions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, William said: Just saw this one on Friday, thought I would share for some opinions... Ouch !! More than a touch high for the shape it's in, it doesn't appear to have hits but very heavy pocket ware, it is a real handmade Sulphide, I recognize it as a cat, Oh, duh !! I just seen the tag "cat" Maybe because I'm picky but I wouldn't pay but maybe half that & I like Sulphides. Above 2" and below 1" are what I look for as far as sizes, the rarer figures are next. Good to see a few in the wild though. I just bought that bear two weeks ago, one flea w/ a shiny surface I believe right at 2" $65.oo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Chad G. said: Ouch !! More than a touch high for the shape it's in, it doesn't appear to have hits but very heavy pocket ware, it is a real handmade Sulphide, I recognize it as a cat, Oh, duh !! I just seen the tag "cat" Maybe because I'm picky but I wouldn't pay but maybe half that & I like Sulphides. I liked it, first one I have seen in the wild in this area, but yeah, kinda tough on the surface and wasn't locked on the price either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 24 minutes ago, William said: I liked it, first one I have seen in the wild in this area, but yeah, kinda tough on the surface and wasn't locked on the price either. I'd definitely try to talk em down a little bit, I think they wanted $80.00 bucks for the bear I bought so I was able to talk em down $15 anyway !! I just measured the bear again, a touch over 1 & 13/16ths, I probably put near 2" in my orig. post for being in a hurry ?? I'm trying to find the pic for condition reasons ?? Ah, found it. The only fleabite on it is visible in the pic right on it's behind, the rest that appears as ware is oil & fingerprints from my hands, yes I know another retake. Completely intact pontil w/ visible marks from the shaping tool where the marble was rounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Another beautiful Polymer from Dave 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 This is by Drew Fritts, Experimental Zagat #2. 1-1/2” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 A group of MADMANMARBLES by Joe Schlemmer, 52 total. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 3 hours ago, schmoozer said: This is by Drew Fritts, Experimental Zagat #2. 1-1/2” That's a Killer Brad, a big un too !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 3 hours ago, schmoozer said: A group of MADMANMARBLES by Joe Schlemmer, 52 total. If I ever get around to it I'm gonna try and build a couple wall mount shadow box displays like that. I have the shadowboxes just have to replace the backing. easier said than done I guess, they where a lot better constructed than I first thought. But I'll get er done (someday ??) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/11/2021 at 9:24 PM, Chad G. said: If I ever get around to it I'm gonna try and build a couple wall mount shadow box displays like that. I have the shadowboxes just have to replace the backing. easier said than done I guess, they where a lot better constructed than I first thought. But I'll get er done (someday ??) I got it from an ex-MIL, the same one who gave me my first marbles, a group of Vacor Meteors. That started my collecting. it is a pain to keep the mirror clean, lots of q-tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 55 minutes ago, schmoozer said: I got it from an ex-MIL, the same one who gave me my first marbles, a group of Vacor Meteors. That started my collecting. it is a pain to keep the mirror clean, lots of q-tips. The wooden one I have is the same story. I can imagine after I put a mirror behind it, dust, webs, whatever & you really have to work at it to get it out. Blowing doesn't work, just makes it worse most of the time but I love the display. It looks so good full of mibs, maybe e I'll try some kind of small uv lighting tape for added "Bling" I guess is how you'd say it. I just noticed, besides the thick rubber o rings I use I also use polymer stands just like yours !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Jim Davis 1.30 1st 2 / Steve Davis 1.50 #3 / Rick Davis 1.50 # 4,5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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akroorka Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Those flower marbles are very cool Gladys---the green one is tops imho! Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted April 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Love em all, but this ones a real beauty Gladys, IMHO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, akroorka said: Those flower marbles are very cool Gladys---the green one is tops imho! Marble--On!! Thank you Art I do not know who made ,it's signed ( MW 08 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Chubbs Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 Two contemporaries, both made right here in Kansas.2020 Bryan Clark Fumed "Threadstamp" 2021 Ryan Haney Layered Dot-Stack w/ UV 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Chubbs Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 I commissioned a small "sack" of mibs from an experienced glass-blower (lamp-worker) who's relatively new to making marbles. I gave loose requests of colors and sizes, but left most of the decisions to Alec. I figured as a new collector, it would be fun to support a new maker. Elated with the results! I also added a photo of the group mixed with some antique/machine-mades that had similar characteristics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Not too shabby my marble collecting friend. Great images and great looking marbles as well. Marble—On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted June 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Fuzzy Chubbs said: I commissioned a small "sack" of mibs from an experienced glass-blower (lamp-worker) who's relatively new to making marbles. I gave loose requests of colors and sizes, but left most of the decisions to Alec. I figured as a new collector, it would be fun to support a new maker. Elated with the results! I also added a photo of the group mixed with some antique/machine-mades that had similar characteristics. Killer mibs Cole, thank you for the ID's as well .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbelt Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 I collect mainly old handmades and solitaire boards. But there's a business in Devon in SW England that may be the only contemporary maker in the UK. Its Teign Valley Glass, which runs an attraction called the House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey. The marbles can't compare with the amazing US contemporary makers but I buy a few because they're made over here. Here's a selection of their 1.5" marbles. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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