August 27, 2008

Ribbon Lutz Swirls


Ribbon lutz swirls, largest is 1-1/2" From the collection of Jeroen Van Valkenberg.

August 26, 2008

Christensen Flaming Dragon circa 1930s

marbles, glass, collectible, collector, Christensen Agate Company, flaming dragon, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgThe Flaming Dragon has a green base and orange flames. Made by Christensen Agate Co in the 1930s, it measures 3/4".

August 21, 2008

German Onionskin Circa Late 1800s


Handmade in Germany in the late 1800s, this 32 lobed Onionskin measures 2 3/8".

August 20, 2008

Jabo "Sunbeams"

These very pretty "sunbeam" marbles glow pink-orange under UV light. Steve Sturtz has been naming his favorite JABO marbles after a few of his marble collecting friends. He named these after me. Thank you, Steve!

August 19, 2008

Double-Ingot Sparkler


Made by Akro Agate in the 1930s this double-ingot sparkler measures 13/16".

August 18, 2008

German Onionskin circa Late 1800s

A 1 9/16" green, yellow and red slightly shrunken onionskin encased in clear glass with lots of bubbles.

August 11, 2008

Marble Challenge - Contemporary Swirl

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A 2" contemporary swirl with white solid core in blue glass encased in clear glass. Artist unknown.

August 4, 2008

Banded Lutz Marbles

marbles, glass, collector, Jeroen Van Valkenburg, type, German, swirls, late 1800s, Marble Forum, marbleforum.orgHere are some beautiful German swirls from around the late 1800s. The largest measures 1 5/8". From the collection of Holland native Jeroen Van Valkenburg.

August 1, 2008

Jabo "Jokers"

marbles, glass, type, machine made, Jabo, Marble Forum, marbleforum.org These limited run "Joker" marbles made of high quality glass were for sale at the Amana Marble Show by Royal Morse. The fifteen hour run was on May 18, 2008.