Billylosthismarbles Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Some of these were collected by my grandma, I know alot of them are worthless but I need to know what I got here or if any deserve further inspection, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Well, Grandma had a lot of marbles from Mexico. There may be a few vintage USA made in that bunch as well, no real big money marbles but there is one yellow and blue one that may be an Akro Agate corkscrew in the second set of images. I suggest getting the last images out of the bag and getting some images of them for evaulation. Marble--On!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billylosthismarbles Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, akroorka said: Well, Grandma had a lot of marbles from Mexico. There may be a few vintage USA made in that bunch as well, no real big money marbles but there is one yellow and blue one that may be an Akro Agate corkscrew in the second set of images. I suggest getting the last images out of the bag and getting some images of them for evaulation. Marble--On!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 That is better. I cannot evaluate or ID these for you because "Painted Chinas" are out of my realm. These images will help those that are. Marble--On!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billylosthismarbles Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, akroorka said: That is better. I cannot evaluate or ID these for you because "Painted Chinas" are out of my realm. These images will help those that are. Marble--On!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 A nice Akro Agate Corkscrew to be sure! Also called Akro "Prizename" Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 "Welcome to Marble Connection Will" -Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryb Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 All marbles always deserve "further inspection" . That said, I think some of your painted chinas are actually mill balls and "further inspection" will reveal that they are decorated with felt pens. They were made to deceive and many people were fooled by them. They seem to have reacched the secondary market. Most were sold to antiques dealers originally. This is a photo I saved that was posted when I had a question about them. Thanks Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 There's a nice mix of foreign and US marbles in the bunch, I see several patches that might be Akro, and a couple of possible Peltier Rainbos (or Marble King Rainbows). Always good to post a few from different angles to have people help with the identification. Maybe keep it down to four marbles for each post which makes it easier to manage as people look at them. I'm curious as to what you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Berryb said: All marbles always deserve "further inspection" . That said, I think some of your painted chinas are actually mill balls and "further inspection" will reveal that they are decorated with felt pens. They were made to deceive and many people were fooled by them. They seem to have reacched the secondary market. Most were sold to antiques dealers originally. This is a photo I saved that was posted when I had a question about them. Thanks Bruce Thanks Bruce, I knew someone would come through on these. Sorry Billy, Grandmas marbles are not all that good. I do like the corkscrew! No great value in this bunch. Bruce just confirmed what my instincts were on these clay ones. You did come to the right place to get what you asked for. Sometimes the truth hurts but facts are facts, and I am all in with what Bruce has to say. Great images by the way. Marble--On!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billylosthismarbles Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 8:50 PM, akroorka said: Thanks Bruce, I knew someone would come through on these. Sorry Billy, Grandmas marbles are not all that good. I do like the corkscrew! No great value in this bunch. Bruce just confirmed what my instincts were on these clay ones. You did come to the right place to get what you asked for. Sometimes the truth hurts but facts are facts, and I am all in with what Bruce has to say. Great images by the way. Marble--On!!! So it looks like the Akron is the only one that has antiquity out of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hopefully your not too discouraged regarding your group of marbles. Collector value is measured by more than just age or value. It's basically all about what you like. I'm sure the ones in this group that were acquired by your grandmother are priceless too you! Every one of us have had and will have again our share of "hits" and "misses" when it comes to acquiring a mixed group of mibs. Never know what you will find! It's always fun finding that container or jar "out in the wild". They're all collectible, per say. Good luck in your search and feel free to inquire with the knowledgeable collectors here if you have questions prior to purchasing when on the hunt 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Those painted ones are Facenating Real awsome Marbles 🤹♂️ 👌😎👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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