Marbles_on_Mind Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 I guess any of them. Lemonades, Egg Yolks, etc… What sizes have you all seen? I have a soft spot for these particular marbles. I want them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 Personally—I have not ever seen one over 11/16”. I believe that they came larger—maybe ¾”but that would be my limit with these---the “Silver Oxbloods”. The rest that you name-the “egg yolk ox”s would be up to an inch—rare but true imho. “Lemonades” are all over the place with sizes. The term “Lemonade” covers a bunch of different Akro marbles Imho. Some of the Jabo contract runs had marbles that closely resemble Akro “Eggyolk and Oxblood” marbles. Do the research before you buy—always. They –the Jabo are very nice---just not Akro. Marble—On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 Most silver and milky oxbloods hover around +_5/8". There are plenty of the veneer types (often with red on white bases) that approach 1" dia. There is a unusual oxblood on a opaque/translucent base type that 99% of people have never seen. Roger dug them in his early dig days. I have seen three, own 2. One is 1-1/32 and the second is 1-9/32. In both the oxblood is primarily subsurface, rising to the surface in bands. Unusual and old looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Two Silvers, the small is a hair over 5/8ths and the bigger one is 3/4 dead on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 This one is a hair over 3/4” 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbles_on_Mind Posted April 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Nice! I have 6 Akro OxBloods currently. Sold one awhile back, wish I didn’t. Two are Lemonades and glow under UV. I have another lemonade, but it’s worthless since it has a chunk missing from it. My nicest is a corkscrew. I believe it is 5/8. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 This one is a hair over 7/8” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff54 Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Alan said: Most silver and milky oxbloods hover around +_5/8". There are plenty of the veneer types (often with red on white bases) that approach 1" dia. There is a unusual oxblood on a opaque/translucent base type that 99% of people have never seen. Roger dug them in his early dig days. I have seen three, own 2. One is 1-1/32 and the second is 1-9/32. In both the oxblood is primarily subsurface, rising to the surface in bands. Unusual and old looking. This ebay auction, saved in worth point, appears to be the same as the two you describe: Two Oxblood Patches-each 1" in diam. Akro Agate MM Marbles. Tri-colored. | #1732977095 (worthpoint.com) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbles_on_Mind Posted April 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Man, what’s the chances of finding those at a local auction? I’ve noticed it’s hard to find the shooters at most live auctions or estate sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Jeff54 said: This ebay auction, saved in worth point, appears to be the same as the two you describe: Two Oxblood Patches-each 1" in diam. Akro Agate MM Marbles. Tri-colored. | #1732977095 (worthpoint.com) I had a 1” patch oxblood I sold on eBay maybe 12 years ago for $125 if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbles_on_Mind Posted April 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 It sucks paying retail. Wish I could find these at local auctions and antique stores. The last couple auctions didn’t have any marbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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