Snowman by David Salazar.
December 25, 2009
December 20, 2009
Lazuli Flux Glass Art
Kissing fish in green glass by artist Zachary Jorgenson. This marble was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show by the Lazuli Flux, Fine Murrine Glass Art.
December 15, 2009
Eagle Sulphide circa Late 1800s
This 2" eagle sulphide was handmade in Germany in the late 1800s and was for sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show. From the collection of Bill O'Connor.
December 10, 2009
Marble King Box Set
A boxed set of Marble King Cat Eyes for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show for $50. From the collection of Robin Gordon.
December 5, 2009
Naked Onionskin Ribbon circa Late 1800s
At two plus inches this naked onionskin is as rare as it is beautiful. On display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. From the collection of Jeff and Tammy Baker.
November 30, 2009
Latest and Greatest from Rolf Wald
For sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show were some of Rolf Wald's latest creations. It was great to see Rolf and know he is still making beautiful marbles.
November 25, 2009
David Salazar Flowers
White flowers in green glass make a very pretty marble. Just one of the wonderful creations David had for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show.
November 20, 2009
Alley Agate Company Flame circa 1930s
Alley flame patterns are very similar to the Christensen Agate flame and therefore are difficult to identify. Alley flames are mostly white based. This marble is 3/4" and was made in the 1930s.
November 15, 2009
November 10, 2009
Lightning Strike circa Late 1800s
This lightning strike is a very rare and beautiful hand blown glass marble made in Germany in the late 1800s. From the collection of Jeff and Tammy Baker on display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show.
November 5, 2009
Contemporary Flame by Steve Willis
One of Steve Willis's famous flame marbles. Photographed at the 2009 Northeast Marble Show. From the collection of Suzi Deines,
October 31, 2009
David Salazar's "Black Cat"
Just in time for Halloween is David's black cat silhouette over an orange moon in blue glass.
October 25, 2009
Swirl by Eddie Seese
Purple and yellow contemporary swirl marble with matching stand by artist Eddie Seese. For sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.
October 20, 2009
Contemporary by Mike Close
A pretty stained-glass contemporary marble by artist Mike Close. For sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.
October 15, 2009
Marble Shooter Cannon
This rapid fire gun was on display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. This toy was manufactured by Campbells and is marked Pat Feb 1907. From the collection of Dylan Kirk.
October 10, 2009
Blue Clambroth
This blue clambroth measuring 1 15/16" from the collection of Jeff and Tammy Baker was on display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. You may have seen this marble on the cover of Smithsonian magazine.
October 5, 2009
Peach Slag by Christensen Agate
The very rare peach slag was only made by the Christensen Agate Company. This true peach colored slag measures 1" and was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show for $500. From the collection of Jim and Linda Wissler.
September 30, 2009
Contemporary Rabbit Sulphide
One of a about a dozen contemporary sulphides I bought at the Santa Cruz Marble Show in the 1980s. It measures 1 1/2 " and is unsigned. A really cute rabbit.
September 25, 2009
Onionskin with Mica
A large, rare and beautiful 13 lobed onionskin with mica from the collection of Bill O'Connor was for sale at the Tacoma 2009 Marble Show. Circa late 1800s.
September 20, 2009
Marbles by Carl Fisher
These bright colorful handmade contemporary polymer clay marbles by Carl Fisher were for sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.
September 15, 2009
Caged Solid Core Circa Late 1800s
A red, white and blue solid core 1 inch swirl caged in yellow lines. Made in Germany in the late 1800s.
September 10, 2009
Handmade Contemporary
Two one-inch contemporary colored glass marbles with floating flowers. Signed JM. Do you know who made them? If so, let me know.
September 5, 2009
Akro Agate Lifesaver
This 3 color Akro Agate Lifesaver from the 1940s gets its name from its candy colors.
August 30, 2009
Eye Candy Arts
Nathan Miers brought out his latest creations for the 2009 Orange County Marble Show. Beautiful bright swirls with a matching dish to display them.
August 15, 2009
Lattice Core Swirl
Red and white swirls surround this white latticino core. A beautiful marble made in Germany in the late 1800s measuring 1 1/2 ".
August 7, 2009
Pink Elephant Sulphide
This pink elephant contemporary sulphide is captured in acrylic. It measures 1 1/4" and was made in Japan.
July 31, 2009
Three Faced Contemporary Sulphide
A very unusual contemporary glass sulphide marble measuring 1 1/2" was for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show. From the collection of Greg and Marcia Hoglin.
July 20, 2009
German Mist Swirl
This small 3/4 " hand made German swirl was made in the late 1800s. It has green and blue transparent ribbons and white and yellow opaque ribbons.
July 15, 2009
General Grant Board
For "Show only" at the 2008 Amana Marble Show a General Grant Board from the 1880s with antique German swirl marbles. From the collection of Tom Harrod
June 21, 2009
Contemporary Mica
This golden yellow 2 inch contemporary mica was made about 20 years ago by an unknown artist. Do you know who made it?
June 4, 2009
June 1, 2009
Box Set of Akro Agate Ringers
Box set of Akro Agate "Ringers" made in the 1930s. From the collection of Bill and Vicki Bass.
May 25, 2009
Davis Family Sulphide Mouse
This little mouse was purchased in the 1980s at the Santa Cruz Marble Show. It is unsigned and measures 1 1/2 ".
May 12, 2009
Antique German Sulphide Horse
A beautiful Standing horse sulphide handmade in Germany in the 1880s. Was for sale by Arthur Jones at the 2008 Amana Marble Show.
May 9, 2009
Advertising Marbles
These contemporary one inch advertising marbles started showing up in the 1980s. The first ones I bought were Coke and Pepsi. Now they are everywhere and are used as business cards, to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries and marble shows.
May 5, 2009
Marble Tournament Medals
Four Marble Tournament Medals, two are not dated. One says Trenton Times award and one just says Marble Champ. The other two are from the National Marble Tournament dated 1930 and 1941.
April 28, 2009
April 25, 2009
Jabo "Eagle"
An historical private marble run occurred Nov. 11, 2008 at the Jabo Ohio plant. The run produced spectacular aventurine marbles. Marbles were for sale at the 2009 Orange County Show by Steve Smith.
April 15, 2009
April 14, 2009
April 3, 2009
April 1, 2009
Akro Agate Indian Blanket
A beautiful example of an Akro Agate red, black and yellow corkscrew from the 1940s.
March 25, 2009
Alaska Marble by John Vinson
A marble by John Vinson, of D'vinE Glass Studio located in Alaska. For more information Click Here.Oh, and you can also learn the art of glassmaking at D'vinE Glass Studio!
March 23, 2009
Peltier "Superman"
This Peltier National Line Rainbo Superman measures only 9/16". It was made in the late 1920s to late 1930s.
March 17, 2009
David Salazar Shamrocks
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some beautiful shamrocks by David Salazar. These marbles were for sale at the 2008 Amana Marble Show.
March 16, 2009
Akro Zebra Corkscrew
This is a shooter-sized Akro Agate black and white corkscrew, with a touch of green, circa 1930. Maybe an Irish Zebra????
March 10, 2009
Scrappin' Boy Marbles
Scrappin' Boy Marbles by Douglas Fergusen who's been making his torchworked marbles at his Fergusen Studios in Northern California since 1997.
March 8, 2009
Turquoise Marble
This semi-precious stone marble made of polished turquoise from the Southwest United States is light-weight and colorful.
March 3, 2009
Mike Close Flower Marble with Leaf Stand.
Flower marble with leaf stand. New marbles by Mike Close for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.
February 28, 2009
Volcanic Glass
This 2 inch slightly out of round volcanic glass marble was made by nature and polished by machine. It is one of the many natural stone marbles in my collection.
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