Rare marbles listed tonight and more coming

[rockgardenplants]

Hello friends,

I listed just a few of the marbles from my Dad's (gremlin***) collection / hoarding. Here are a few:

 

 

[Alan]

Is the first one polished?

[rockgardenplants]

1 hour ago, Alan said:

Is the first one polished?

Hmm... I don't believe so. It measures a full 3/4". 

Any way I can tell?

[akroorka]

12 hours ago, rockgardenplants said:

Any way I can tell?

Post some images of the different sides.

No dust-clean it well before taking the images.

It was my first reaction as well.

Marble--On!!

 

[rockgardenplants]

Many different angles...

[akroorka]

I have shown two images that I think confirm that this one is not polished.

The first shows what you should look for in a polished marble. 
White stuff in tiny holes that have sharp edges, it would be the remnants of polishing compound that is very hard to clean out after the polishing job is done. It would be deposited in polished out bubbles or hit marks.
Yours appears to be a natural occurrence—notice the dark ring around it. Perhaps some imbedded debris.

The second shows a “dimple”. A dimple will not survive a polish without it having sharper edges. This one shows it in the glare of your lighting—but I think that it is true.

The patterns on polished machine made marbles is always thrown off a bit—much like yours vs a regular CAC of this type.

I would call this one a very nice—almost mint finish on a weirdly patterned CAC Swirl.

Did you grease up this marble? It has a very wet finish to it.

Nice marble—nice size—great find!
Marble—On!!
 

[Shamrock Marbles]

17 hours ago, rockgardenplants said:

Many different angles...

I can relate to Alan’s inquiry, but I’m seeing something different.

Without having this marble in hand plus the benefit of great lighting and magnification, my opinion is just an opinion and open to change.

What I am seeing is a remelted marble.  If this marble is over 5/8” diameter, then it could be made with 2 marbles or a couple of dig artifacts. 

CAC swirl marbles show strong striated glass.  When this glass gets reheated, the glass relaxes and starts to flow in multiple directions, thus losing the fine definition it once had.

CAC swirls usually show where the stream was severed. There is no sign of a cut line. 

There appears to be a zone where a punty was attached and the marble spun in a mold.

As always, YMMV.  -John

[Ric]

Something seemed off about this marble, and I think John put his finger right on it.

[akroorka]

19 hours ago, Shamrock Marbles said:

What I am seeing is a remelted marble.

Good stuff Shamrock!

Marble--On!!

[rockgardenplants]

On 6/9/2024 at 11:58 AM, akroorka said:

Did you grease up this marble? It has a very wet finish to it.

 

Nope. I wipe every marble down with a really nice piece of fibercloth. It seems to 'grab' onto the marble and cleans the marble nicely.

[rockgardenplants]

On 6/9/2024 at 11:58 AM, akroorka said:

I have shown two images that I think confirm that this one is not polished.

The first shows what you should look for in a polished marble. 
White stuff in tiny holes that have sharp edges, it would be the remnants of polishing compound that is very hard to clean out after the polishing job is done. It would be deposited in polished out bubbles or hit marks.
Yours appears to be a natural occurrence—notice the dark ring around it. Perhaps some imbedded debris.

The second shows a “dimple”. A dimple will not survive a polish without it having sharper edges. This one shows it in the glare of your lighting—but I think that it is true.

The patterns on polished machine made marbles is always thrown off a bit—much like yours vs a regular CAC of this type.

I would call this one a very nice—almost mint finish on a weirdly patterned CAC Swirl.

Did you grease up this marble? It has a very wet finish to it.

Nice marble—nice size—great find!
Marble—On!!
 

Thanks for the info on what to look for in a polished marble. Always learning!

[rockgardenplants]

My ebay policy is that I will buy the marble back if the buyer isn't satisfied. I am never reaching for the goal of "scam seller". 😇

Remember the "Peltier Green Fizz" that got a lot of attention? I had listed it, but then some members of AAM said nope, not a Green Fizz. I pulled the auction, bought a really nice black light and it lit up! I'm so thankful that there are so many knowledgeable marble lovers here!

I just can't bring myself to sell any marble that is given a higher grade than the truth, not mentioning 'as made' flaws, incorrectly measured, etc... Especially if a mib was sold to someone on this forum! All of you are the best! I've been corrected in this forum many times and there is no better feeling than representing the true character of a marble. For me, if I knowingly misrepresent a marble, I know that it would bug me throughout the auction and I would be on pins and needles after mailing it. I simply like to be comfortable with myself. The less self-stressed, enjoys the longer the life.

I'm a little emotional right now because I'm about to start divorce proceedings. For me to say that I love you all gets me a little teary eyed right now. But, it's sincere and true.

Thank you all for your kindness, patience and support. I truly look forward to my visits to this forum. 

Peace to all,

James