StevenJustSteven Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 So I recently became an owner of around 100 CAC’s all at once. I am noticing that many of them have what I would call “as made” or “manufacturer marks”. Please see attached photo for illustration. What I am wondering is, is this pretty common? I know several of my previously owned CAC’s had some of these marks as well. It just seems like over 50 percent of this lot has these marks. I plan to sell many of them but I wanted to make darn sure I’m not selling something that has been polished or is modern or anything else that could be going on with them that I am still unaware of. Just wanted to double check myself before making a terrible mistake and causing others distress. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 1 hour ago, StevenJustSteven said: Just wanted to double check myself before making a terrible mistake and causing others distress. This one is a CAC imho. Of course, I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. This one is as found with no polishing evident imho. The thing is--given the history, a lot of these killer CAC were found in a river (buckets full) and many were in mint condition as found. If you have 100 of these--post some more and I am glad to see what you have and give an estimation of the maker. Nice marble! Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 51 minutes ago, akroorka said: The thing is--given the history, a lot of these killer CAC were found in a river (buckets full) and many were in mint condition as found. That's cool info . Thanks 👍🏼 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Marbles Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 2 hours ago, StevenJustSteven said: So I recently became an owner of around 100 CAC’s all at once. I am noticing that many of them have what I would call “as made” or “manufacturer marks”. Please see attached photo for illustration. What I am wondering is, is this pretty common? I know several of my previously owned CAC’s had some of these marks as well. It just seems like over 50 percent of this lot has these marks. I plan to sell many of them but I wanted to make darn sure I’m not selling something that has been polished or is modern or anything else that could be going on with them that I am still unaware of. Just wanted to double check myself before making a terrible mistake and causing others distress. 1) CAC 100%. Checks all my boxes for color, striations, pattern (flame) and surface. 2) Honest surface. No signs of polishing. 3) The “grooves” you are seeing is where the hot glass stream is surface cooling before it can meld to the previous glass gob. Imagine taking a wet spaghetti noodle and dropping it in your hand. 100% natural. 4) Love that salmon color with the dark olive!! Congrats!! -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVacorFan Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Cool swirls, good coverage, nice colours with a natural surface... What's not to love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenJustSteven Posted July 6 Author Report Share Posted July 6 40 minutes ago, Shamrock Marbles said: 1) CAC 100%. Checks all my boxes for color, striations, pattern (flame) and surface. 2) Honest surface. No signs of polishing. 3) The “grooves” you are seeing is where the hot glass stream is surface cooling before it can meld to the previous glass gob. Imagine taking a wet spaghetti noodle and dropping it in your hand. 100% natural. 4) Love that salmon color with the dark olive!! Congrats!! -John 1 hour ago, akroorka said: This one is a CAC imho. Of course, I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. This one is as found with no polishing evident imho. The thing is--given the history, a lot of these killer CAC were found in a river (buckets full) and many were in mint condition as found. If you have 100 of these--post some more and I am glad to see what you have and give an estimation of the maker. Nice marble! Marble--On!! I’m sorry. I was unclear with my post. I was wanting to know if as made marks, like the ones I post examples of are common to find on a CAC. the lot im talking about were nothing but CAC’s. So knowing the maker is already done. IMG_0749.mov 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Marbles Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 33 minutes ago, StevenJustSteven said: I’m sorry. I was unclear with my post. I was wanting to know if as made marks, like the ones I post examples of are common to find on a CAC. the lot im talking about were nothing but CAC’s. So knowing the maker is already done. IMG_0749.mov No problem. So, I’m perfectly clear, can you articulate your definition of “as made marks”? Can you circle ⭕️ an “as made mark” on some photos to help us reply with an appropriate answer. Again, congrats! That is a lovely selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 18 hours ago, StevenJustSteven said: I was wanting to know if as made marks, like the ones I post examples of are common to find on a CAC. Folds, seams and as mades--(excluding blow holes) are not too common with CAC in my humble experience. Nice group! Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Wow what a find....🤤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 On 7/6/2024 at 6:37 PM, StevenJustSteven said: So knowing the maker is already done. The one that is greenish and yellow--close to your thumb. I could only wish to have one--killer marble and colors for sure! Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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