Leigh Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Here are two other's that I received in today's mail. My guesses are an Alley on the left and a Vitro on the right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 The one on the left wants to be an Akro and a Pelt at the same time—WVS imho—very nice. The one on the right--- There are Vitros that have an amorphous cloud, mass, blob, of white along with a variety of transparent glass colors—I believe that they were a short run. This one reminds me of them—I cannot remember the name. Steph may know, I wish that I could figure out that contact thing---help me out someone. I think that this one may be an Akro—or one of those hard for me to define Vitros. Marble—On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted August 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, akroorka said: The one on the left wants to be an Akro and a Pelt at the same time—WVS imho—very nice. The one on the right--- There are Vitros that have an amorphous cloud, mass, blob, of white along with a variety of transparent glass colors—I believe that they were a short run. This one reminds me of them—I cannot remember the name. Steph may know, I wish that I could figure out that contact thing---help me out someone. I think that this one may be an Akro—or one of those hard for me to define Vitros. Marble—On!! Here are two more better photos of the one on the right. I decided to shine a flashlight on it and see how it looks. I can kick myself for waiting so long to use my camera for photos - definitely makes a big difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Left looks like Alley IMO ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 I will tell you what Leigh, If there was ever such a thing as a double ingot times two Akro corkscrew the one on the left just gets my blood a boiling--- REALLY BOILING. It is either a great image or just a great marble regardless of the condition. I cannot imagine—(and I have a great imagination) how in the heck it could happen! Give us a size on that one—please. More images as well. It may be one of a kind. I do not know if you can tell but I think this one may be special. As always—all opinions are welcomed. Marble—On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted August 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, akroorka said: I will tell you what Leigh, If there was ever such a thing as a double ingot times two Akro corkscrew the one on the left just gets my blood a boiling--- REALLY BOILING. It is either a great image or just a great marble regardless of the condition. I cannot imagine—(and I have a great imagination) how in the heck it could happen! Give us a size on that one—please. More images as well. It may be one of a kind. I do not know if you can tell but I think this one may be special. As always—all opinions are welcomed. Marble—On!! You're talking about the blue one? Just want to be sure. If so, more photos to come and the size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Yep--The blue one--Killer marble for sure! Regardess of the final outcome. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted August 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, akroorka said: Yep--The blue one--Killer marble for sure! Regardess of the final outcome. Marble--On!! I think these photos should suffice. I'll be curious to hear what you and the other's think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Really---Could it be, or am I just a dreamer? All opinions are required for this one. Do not be shy, I put myself out there on this one. I say, Akro cork double ingot enough said. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Sticking w/ Alley, somebody has to warm up the butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 34 minutes ago, Chad G. said: somebody has to warm up the butter Room temperature my man—always---sometimes it may melt down into a mess but it is always a good thing at the end. Some/many marbles excite me/us—what more can I say ? I can tell you all one thing, both Chad and I do not mind our toes being stepped on. I welcome it and I am quite sure that Chad does not mind it either. There are very few experts and many opinions and we both will accept them all. More opinions please—. I am not quite giving up on this one yet---yet😁. It is all in fun! Marble—On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted August 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 8:20 PM, akroorka said: Room temperature my man—always---sometimes it may melt down into a mess but it is always a good thing at the end. Some/many marbles excite me/us—what more can I say ? I can tell you all one thing, both Chad and I do not mind our toes being stepped on. I welcome it and I am quite sure that Chad does not mind it either. There are very few experts and many opinions and we both will accept them all. More opinions please—. I am not quite giving up on this one yet---yet😁. It is all in fun! Marble—On!! To be honest with you, I'll probably never figure out the one on the left and because you've been such a huge help to me on this forum, I'd be happy to gift that marble to you. Maybe if it's in your hands, you'll be able to figure it out - or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 If in doubt spin it like a Corkscrew. If so I think it was trying to be a tight Snake or Auger Corkscrew. And of course…does it pop UV🔥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Changed my mind. Alley🔥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 I think they may be two Akros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Im with Ron..I think Akros..looks like my blue one ...but got a goofy spin...👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 6 almost 7 rotations, a new worlds record for an Akro cork, even if it is a double ingot ?? Still not sure it's Akro myself, still gonna say Alley, guess I'll be eating several pounds of Butter tonight ?? ...... ..... Maybe I watched DR. Seuss "Horton the Elephant" one to many times as a kid ?? Maybe I'm just going blind, that or insane ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Akro double ingot on the blue one. You can see the spirals of both mashed together into one marble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 .... Good Grief ..... .... Ok Guys, I relent, go find that gorilla with the popcorn, and don't forget the bag, I'm feeling extra hungry .... .... Maybe bring along a shoe w/ some extra butter too for the second course .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Here you go Chad, I am not convinced--yet, so do not eat so fast. I may be the Gorilla eating the popcorn bag yet! Leigh and I are working out an arrangement with this one and you my friend may get the final word if you are up for it. What is 5-6 bucks for shipping after all? Great stuff is all that I can say---great stuff!! Well worth the effort and great fun!! All opinions are welcomed and appreciated, keep-em coming!! Marble—On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 Lol Chad The size is also right for a DI, and you can see the crease between the two ingots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 11 hours ago, cheese said: Lol Chad The size is also right for a DI, and you can see the crease between the two ingots. Adding yourself and Ron too the mystery is like Scotland Yard calling in Holmes and Watson 🔍 😁 🔎🕵️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocyclist Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 Second group of pictures really are telling as far as a double ignot. I suppose you could easily tell by rolling it around in your hand or better yet rolling it across a flat surface and see how wobbly it gets. hands on can tell you a lot about a marble, we know! I recently learned that sellers put WD-40 on a marble to hide all the flaws and scrapes but you can tell by squeezing the marble in your fingertips and it goes shooting out so, you know that it's slick! But I swear I see the crease as cheese mentions. I have crudely circled it here and you can see how it falls down the face of the marble in this shot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 I received this marble from Leigh today. I am convinced. I took some images under liquid in my faithful eye cup. It may look out of round but it is under liquid in an oval eye cup so bear with it. 5 twists on both sides------ slightly opalescent white---hardly any external seam—1/64” out of round—it could have dropped as a ¾”. It measures from ¾” to slightly over that. The white reacts under UV as very slightly pink. The damage looks like it came from play so not from a dig imho. I have no ¾’” Akro marbles like this, one 5/8” with five twists that does display closely. Yes it is beat up a bit but it is a keeper—unless of course Chad wants to see it---then it is yours to keep. Your choice brother—eat the popcorn bag or get a free marble—I know what I would do. Shopping bag with butter and salt will keep me happy! Marble—On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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