akroorka Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 My eyes are bleeding after checking this one out. My heart tells me it is a Sparkler; my eyes say it is a Sunburst. This is one that is splitting hairs but that is why we do what we do here. All opinions are welcomed and needed. Marble—On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocyclist Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Going to count up five colors for a Sparkler and hmmmm. But it don't seem like no Sunset structure to me. Definitely Sparkler with not five colors? Getting a headache. I'd rather deal with time travel!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Geh. Looks too light for a Sunburst, but not enough color variation for a Sparkler, by a lot. Given those two things, and the "pointed-ness" of the poles, I`d guess it`s a French (Biot) or at least Euro sparkler. They`re often very light like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Ooops forgot to tell the size--5/8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocyclist Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Yeah, not Sunset for sure. I was thinking Euro Sparkler, so pointy pointy pointy pointy. But I don't know enough about them to go there initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 The base glass is very clear, there are some reflections from my brass plumbing holder that shows a different hue. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 27 minutes ago, chicagocyclist said: Yeah, not Sunset for sure. I was thinking Euro Sparkler, so pointy pointy pointy pointy. But I don't know enough about them to go there initially. I`ve been fortunate enough to luck into some great Euros over the years, some directly from French, English, and German collectors. So that`s my best guess. Yep, pointy pointy! Many of the French ones in particular resemble Akro Sparklers in construction, if not color, although a few are occasionally more colorful than this - usually with a streak of red. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocyclist Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, ann said: I`ve been fortunate enough to luck into some great Euros over the years, some directly from French, English, and German collectors. So that`s my best guess. Yep, pointy pointy! Cool. That is very good fortune. This was fun!!! Kind of felt like you and I were just standing on the sidewalk talking about it, passing the marble back and forth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Whee! I always love it when it`s about something I actually know about and have a fair bunch in my collection! Encourages me when I sit here staring at a void in my somewhat eccentric collection, and knowing I will never try to fill that void . . . as we all do, I like what I like! Too old to waste time being otherwise, at this point! Glad you enjoy these exchanges too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, ann said: Glad you enjoy these exchanges too! Who does not enjoy them? I never even thought about a foreign maker. That is why we ask—especially when locked in like a bird dog to one or the other. Is it a Pheasant or a Quail, the bird dog does not care, he/she just knows that it is a bird and that you want it flushed out. Ok it may be a Woodcock—love it either way. I have not hunted in years but I sure miss my bird dogs—one mind, one effort—a very pleasing meld of minds. Kind of like us here------- Marble—On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, akroorka said: Who does not enjoy them? . . . . I have not hunted in years but I sure miss my bird dogs—one mind, one effort—a very pleasing meld of minds. Kind of like us here------- Marble—On!! Yes. I`ve never hunted, but I rode horses pretty seriously for a while (over fences and basic dressage) and I know exactly the kind of species-to-species partnership you`re talking about. Nothing quite like it. Or like here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenvwbug Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I think sparkler,not all have 5 colors,kind of dull in colors but I think it is one anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Thinkin Akro "But" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carowill Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I cast my vote with Akro but not fulfilling the requisite 5 colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Sticking with French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Nice marble akroorka 💥👍...🧐Since we are on the foreign sparkler or Akro subject opinions on these 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 I agree with those who think it’s a washed out Sparkler. I would need to see an example of a French Sparkler. I have European Sparklers but they are 1 and 1/4 inches with seedy surface glass. 🔥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Wish I could post some of mine - just not up to it yet.The French ones are all different sizes, most not to 1 inch, and have clear glass, very few if any bubbles, and construction like Akro. The ones Tommy posted above are very like my French ones, although with more color than usual. Nice ones, Tommy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Thanks for all of the input on this one. I can call it a Sparkler for sure. From which side of the Atlantic will be taken into consideration for sure. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 I can agree to "a Sparkler from somewhere!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocyclist Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 2 hours ago, ann said: I can agree to "a Sparkler from somewhere!" The latest Halloween film now in release: The Sparkler From Somewhere ☄️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Outer space. Then of course we have to figure out what planet they came from🔥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocyclist Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 58 minutes ago, Fire1981 said: Outer space. Then of course we have to figure out what planet they came from🔥 Perfect 1950s movie... sometimes they knew where they came from sometimes it was just outer space!! In theaters now: The Sparkler from Outer Space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, chicagocyclist said: Perfect 1950s movie... In theaters now: The Sparkler from Outer Space! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, chicagocyclist said: The Sparkler from Outer Space! Love it as well. As an Akro collector I still have to check myself---I always want them to be an Akro. Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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