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 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.
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