LevvyPoole Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 7/8, beat up, but still beautiful. Is this a type of Brick? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevvyPoole Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 And backlit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 From the pics looks like a faceted pontil Greiner (Germany ~1850's). Nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevvyPoole Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 5 hours ago, I'llhavethat1 said: From the pics looks like a faceted pontil Greiner (Germany ~1850's). Nice. Amazing, thanks, the transparent blue did actually remind me a little of the only Indian marble that I have. Not done any research into Greiner yet, probably because I thought the chances of me ending up with one were so low, but it's next on the list now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 9 hours ago, LevvyPoole said: Is this a type of Brick? Check out this current link LevvyPoole. You will be one the right track here. Nice marble--yes, beat up a bit but it is very old and a beuty! A Couple of Leighton's - "Horizontal" and "Navarre" - General Marble & Glass Chat - Marble Connection Marble--On !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevvyPoole Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 On 3/13/2026 at 7:46 PM, akroorka said: Check out this current link LevvyPoole. You will be one the right track here. Nice marble--yes, beat up a bit but it is very old and a beuty! A Couple of Leighton's - "Horizontal" and "Navarre" - General Marble & Glass Chat - Marble Connection Marble--On !! Amazing, thanks, definitely treasuring this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LevvyPoole Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 So, I didn't really focus on the feel of the pontil before, but now I rub my finger over it, it definitely feels smoother and flatter than the surrounding area. Would this indicate the ground pontil type? @akroorka @I'llhavethat1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I cannot really make out the pontil in your image but a ground pontil would show a ruffer texture and a melted pontil would feel smooth like the surrounding glass. Hope this helps. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 With marbles this old the pontil detail can get lost with surface wear, but basically what you're looking for is evidence of faceting in the circled area. The faceting can sometimes be so well done you need to look for reflections in bright light (similar to vintage Agates) Based on the pattern, color combo and everything else, im confident in my original comment this is a German Greiner, and not a later American melted pontil Leighton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 That's a good marble, damage or not. I agree with the others on maker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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