Steph Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Marbles from Brazil: This bag was auctioned by the Lloyd Ralston Gallery. Auction description: Original package. Very rare Brazilian marble package. Poly bag. Header reads "Bolas de Gu de Arco Iris / No. 211 / Tamanho 5/8" / Quantidade 30". Estrela brand, from Sao Paolo. Contains mostly an odd type of Tiger Eye, some catseyes and clearies. stunning and exceptionally rare! Mint. Probably 1960s. Some of its contents: . . (source of contents photos) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Marbles from Argentina: These are pictures Rick posted awhile back. Their original thread was lost in the recent downsizing. Luckily I'd saved the photos. These are way cool. The bag says "Industria Argentina", indicating that's where they were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Here is another package from Argentina. The marbles inside are loose, but I've heard others mention old style swirled marbles from South America. Again, the box says "Industria Argentina". (The photo looks like it probably came from an eBay auction, but I found it here. Jeff Hale describes the marbles as a sort of wirepull shooter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Made in Japan for sale in South America: From the auction description: This lot, A MARBLE CONSIGNMENT, consists of a 100-count marble box (ca. 1930s) with approximate dimensions of 5-3/16" by 5-3/16" by 17/32". The only marking on it is a small side label reading "100 Bolitas/No. 00/Asst. B/Industria/Japonesa," indicating manufacture in Japan and sale in South America, probably Argentina. The marbles all measure about 1/2" (13 mm) and represent eight different color combinations of "Patches" arranged in 10 columns .... (source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 http://www.revistacabal.coop/actualidad/tinka-la-unica-fabrica-de-bolitas-de-la-argentina ^^ That article about the Tinka marble company in Argentina suggests that there were at least three marble factories there at one time. Only Tinka now (assuming Tinka is still around). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budwas Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 They are still making marbles and they have a Facebook page. www.bolitastinka.com.ar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Sweet! Good find. Thank you. Cat's eyes are pétalos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 A newer thread from Rick I had occasion to search for today: Bolitas - General Marble & Glass Chat - Marble Connection 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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