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I collect pouches—well because I rebuild boxes. I jumped on this one recently –just because it rang some bells.Ā 
I cannot find it or ID it. It is a ā€œRubberizedā€ fake leather. These usually flake off with age and heat. This one is not too shabby. The back is the best of course.
I think that it may be from a ā€œMaster Madeā€ box.Ā 
I may be losing it after all. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks and Marble—On!!
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Thanks for the jobber box tip.Ā 
I found it. It is from a rare un-marked (name wise) box, so I do not feel too bad about my memory today. I found three that are close with the same wording on similar pouches in the ā€œRosenthal jobber boxesā€.
Here is a link to AAM
https://www.allaboutmarbles.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3613&start=50
And one image from a Grist book.

Marble--On!!
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48 minutes ago, Akro75 said:

I always thought that box came with Pelts

Here is the odd thing.Ā 
These are the marbles that came with the pouch. The exact number that came with the box and I do believe that they are all ā€œMaster Madeā€.Ā 
Three clearies came long for the ride and they look vintage as well.
I am writing the seller as I speak—lol. I do not mind a beat up box at all.

Marble--On!!
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10 hours ago, Fire1981 said:

Is the red and gray one a common marble bag a kid could buy šŸ”„

Yes,

That theme has been repeated on pouches with the smooth side of the leather out and on some artificial leathers as well.
I like the one with the simple circle, nothing fancy—just ā€œenuf saidā€ with one simple image on the outside.
It is pretty cool to have one that you grandmother made for you, a real keeper that one.
Marble—On!!
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Thanks Al,

I have been pursuing a box like this for years.

Even needing rebuilding they are out of shot for me and I have bid on some pretty shabby ones😁.

I do believe that Akros came in these, other makers marbles as well. An earlier Jobber box for sure just like theĀ ā€œRosenthal jobber boxesā€. They carried a few differernt makers as well.

I wonder who marketed the nameless one that you show.

Marble--On!!

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Well,Ā 
I have a lot of pouches in storage and I was digging today and found this one—pretty cool imho.
I knew that The OP rang some bells. I like this one better. I do not recall this color in a box but I bet that it was----or will be if I can help it.
Marble—On!!
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2 hours ago, I'llhavethat1 said:

Don't collect them per se but have ended up with quite a few over the years

Show them if you have them, I would love to see them.

I will give an opinion if you like. I love em. And have researched them for years.

You show yours and I will show mine-love it!

Pouches on!!!

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On 9/23/2022 at 3:35 PM, Akro75 said:

Exactly, from Grist’s book. I have that box, mine came with a different pouch….I always thought that box came with Pelts, but who knowsĀ 

Just realized that I have the green printed version, I have mine filled with pelts, but maybe I should go with Akros!Ā 

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18 hours ago, Akro75 said:

Ok, this one is old and beaten up, but I like it and haven’t seen anything like it….definitely early 30’s?? It measures 6ā€ x 4.5ā€ ….what do you think akroorka?Ā 

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This is a nice one and I have seen it recently during the search on the OP, I will do some more digging.Ā 
This type did show up in Akro ā€œGift boxesā€ usually without any stamp like yours shows (rare). I looked and could not come up with it---maybe a ā€œAkro Ringerā€ gift set is where I saw it, I am not really sure though.
It is a keeper for sure. Brittle as it may be, put it in the fridge (who cares if it smells like onions). Check it out next spring and continue on with a possibility of it being more pliable—then try getting it straightened out with a slight press between two heavy objects(books). It does take some time.
Marble-On!!
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19 hours ago, browncat73 said:

Sweet bags! What kind of boxes do you build?

I start with boxes like image one, most are in worst shape for sure. I purchased it just for the dividers but I am re-thinking that.Ā 
I rebuild/restore nasty original boxes of any kind or make.
The only boxes that I ever ā€œmadeā€ are images two and three. My wife likes them so I keep them. The bottom says it all as far as I am concerned—even back then (I did not measure much back then—LOL).
Marble-On!!
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23 hours ago, Akro75 said:

Just realized that I have the green printed version, I have mine filled with pelts, but maybe I should go with Akros!Ā 

I have seen the Op with large yellow zig zaggy stitches on the edges in Peltier Boxes---just sayin!!

Marble--On!!

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