June 30, 2008

Contemporary Kitten by the Davis Family

marbles, glass, collector, type, Davis, kitten, sulphide, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHere's a wonderful contemporary Persian kitten made by the Davis family.

June 29, 2008

Swirl by Rolf Wald

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Made by Rolf Wald in the 1990s, this beautiful opaque swirl measures 1 and 1/2".

June 27, 2008

Peltier Comic Strip Marbles circa 1930s

marbles, glass, collector, type, Peltier, comic strip, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgPeltier comic strip marbles from the 1930s photographed at the Amana Marble Show. The rare Master Loaf marble was for sale for $1,100. From the collection of Roy Katskee. If you're interested in purchasing this marble, then send me an email and I'll put you in touch with Roy.

June 26, 2008

Contemporary Swirl by Eddie Seese

marbles, glass, collector, type, Eddie Seese, contemporary, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHere's a brilliant contemporary swirl with stand by Eddie Seese.

June 25, 2008

Contemporary Foal Sulphide by Charles Gibson

marbles, glass, collector, type, contemporary, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgMade by Charles Gibson of Gibson Glass, this beautiful little contemporary sulphide measures 2".

June 24, 2008

German Pocket Watch Sulphide

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Here's a handmade German pocket watch sulphide from the late 1800s. From the collection of Chris Jones.

June 22, 2008

Marble Challenge #7: Contemporary Lattice Core

marbles, glass, collector, type, lattice core, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHere's a simple, white lattice core in clear glass measuring 1 & 1/2". Artist unknown. If you know who made it please leave a comment or send me an email.

June 21, 2008

Art Deco Ribbon Swirl circa 1930s

marbles, glass, collector, type, Italian, swirl, 1930s, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgMade in Murano Italy in 1938, this beautiful 4 1/4" ribbon swirl was for sale at the Amana Marble Show. From the collection of Chris Jones.

June 20, 2008

Family of Green Mist Lutz Marbles

marbles, glass, collectible, type, lutz, green mist, Germany, 1800s, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgMade in Germany in the late 1800s, this is a very rare and entire family of green mist lutz marbles. Included are eight 3/4" marbles and one 1 5/8". These beautiful marbles were recently for sale at the Amana Marble Show for $6,500.

If you're interested in purchasing this exquisite family of marbles, then send me an email and I'll put you in touch with the owner.

June 19, 2008

David Salazar Flag

marbles, glass, collectible, type, David Salazar, flag, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgThis 2 1/2" red, white and blue flag marble is one of David's holiday marbles. It was recently for sale by the artist at the Amana Marble Show. To see more of David's truly incredible work visit his website by CLICKING HERE.

June 18, 2008

Marble Challenge #6 : Painted Bird

marbles, glass, collectible, type, hand painted, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgThis lovely painted bird is on cobalt blue glass. The artist is not known. If you know who made this marble please leave a comment or send me an email.

June 17, 2008

Geoffrey Beetem Designs

marbles, glass, collectible, Geoffrey Beetem, type, Mars, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgThis three inch contemporary glass marble, titled "Mars," by Geoffrey Beetem, was for sale at the Amana, Iowa marble show. To see more of Geoffrey's wonderful artwork CLICK HERE.

June 16, 2008

Contemporary Unicorn Marble


This Davis Family unicorn sulphide measures 1 1/4".

June 15, 2008

Hollow Steelie

marbles, glass, collectible, collector, type, steelie, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgA steelie is a hollow steel sphere that is identifiable by its light weight and "+" on the side where the thin metal meets. Made in 1 1/16" and 5/8" sizes, this 1 1/16" example was made in either the 1930s or 1940s.

June 14, 2008

Sirius Sunlight by Chuck Pound

marbles, glass, collectible, type, Chuck Pound, sirius sunlight, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgThis group of "sirius sunlight" marbles by Chuck Pound was for sale at the Amana Marble Show. If you like Chuck's marbles, you should see his stained glass!!! Visit Chuck's website by CLICKING HERE.

June 13, 2008

New JABO Book


- Review of JABO A CLASSIC by Sturtz and Johnson -

Tired of boring marble books? Want to have a read that's the ultimate scoop and inside track on the hottest marbles today? And, incidentally, do you have a desire to knowledgeably support the faltering marble industry in the USA today? Right now, order Sturtz & Johnson's book on JABO (JABO BOOK, P O BOX 532, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 $50 + $5).

This book is a living history. In the vein of the 1960s publication AVANT GARDE this is the 1st Underground Marble Book!

Inspired by passion, love and knowledge these two authors have combined their experiences like chemicals in the marble mix to produce an intriguing marble book. Gorgeous covers, quotes from marble luminaries and numerous photographs throughout. The Table of Contents will draw you in: What's in a 'name; ' How marble 'Families' reddefines our collections; finnally some serious light on oxblood; marble personalities and on and on.

Finally an insider look at the operation of the marble market and marble production in such depth as to be applicable to any other segment of the marble world. Whatever you collect, after reading this book you will know more about and appreciate more what you have then you ever imagined.

DAVID CHAMBERLAIN June 11, 2008

June 12, 2008

Paneled Contemporary by Bruce Troeh

marbles, glass, collectible, type, contemporary, Bruce Troeh, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgA beautiful green paneled 2 1/2" marble by Bruce Troeh. This marble was recently for sale by the artist at the Amana Marble Show. To see more of Bruce's incredible work, visit his website by CLICKING HERE.

June 11, 2008

Jar of Red Slags circa 1930s & 40s

Of all the slags made by the various marble makers in the 1930s and 40s, red ones are the most prized.

June 10, 2008

Contemporary Multi-Ribbon Swirl

Here's a multi-color, multi-ribbon core swirl. It's signed R W '07

June 9, 2008

Jabo Tarzan Marbles

marbles, glass, collectible, type, Jabo, Tarzan marbles, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgThese "Tarzan" marbles were named as a tribute to Danton Burroughs. From the collection of Steve Sturtz.

June 8, 2008

Divided Ribbon Core with Bands

marbles, glass, collectible, type, German, banded, ribbon core, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHandmade in Germany in the late 1800s, this colorful divided ribbon core with white and yellow bands measures 1 1/2".

June 7, 2008

Marble Challenge #5: Contemporary Swirl

marbles, glass, collectible, type, swirl, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgGreen and yellow spirals in clear glass measuring 1 1/4". Artist unknown. If you know the artist please leave a comment.

June 6, 2008

Champion Coral

marbles, glass, collectible, type, Champion, coral, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgThe Champion Agate Company made these brilliant transparent green and opaque coral marbles in the 1940s.

June 5, 2008

Banded Double Ribbon Core Swirl

marbles, glass, collectible, type, banded, double ribbon core, swirl, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHandmade in Germany in the late 1800s, this double ribbon core swirl with yellow bands measures 1 5/8".

June 4, 2008

Contemporary Lattice Core

marbles, glass, collectible, type, lattice core, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHere's a multi-colored lattice core. Probably made in the last twenty years, it's signed "BAM."

June 3, 2008

End of the Day Cloud

This beautiful, multi-colored cloud was handmade in Germany in the late 1800s. It measures 1 3/4".

June 2, 2008

Baby Chick Sulphide

marbles, glass, collectible, type, contemporary, sulphide, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHere's a contemporary baby chicken by Charles Gibson of Gibson Glass