German Pocket Watch Sulphide

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

Marble Challenge #7: Contemporary Lattice Core

Here'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.

Art Deco Ribbon Swirl circa 1930s

Made 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.

Family of Green Mist Lutz Marbles

Made 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.

David Salazar Flag

This 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.

Marble Challenge #6 : Painted Bird

This 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.

Geoffrey Beetem Designs

This 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.

Contemporary Unicorn Marble

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

Hollow Steelie

A 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.

Sirius Sunlight by Chuck Pound

This 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.

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

Paneled Contemporary by Bruce Troeh

A 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.

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.

Contemporary Multi-Ribbon Swirl

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

Jabo Tarzan Marbles

These "Tarzan" marbles were named as a tribute to Danton Burroughs. From the collection of Steve Sturtz.

Divided Ribbon Core with Bands

Handmade in Germany in the late 1800s, this colorful divided ribbon core with white and yellow bands measures 1 1/2".

Marble Challenge #5: Contemporary Swirl

Green and yellow spirals in clear glass measuring 1 1/4". Artist unknown. If you know the artist please leave a comment.

Champion Coral

The Champion Agate Company made these brilliant transparent green and opaque coral marbles in the 1940s.

Banded Double Ribbon Core Swirl

Handmade in Germany in the late 1800s, this double ribbon core swirl with yellow bands measures 1 5/8".

Contemporary Lattice Core

Here's a multi-colored lattice core. Probably made in the last twenty years, it's signed "BAM."

End of the Day Cloud

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

Baby Chick Sulphide

Here's a contemporary baby chicken by Charles Gibson of Gibson Glass

Peltier "Lemonade Float"

Made by Peltier in 1955, here's a Vaseline-glass banana cateye. The name's a bit long, so I call it a "lemonade float." The marble pictured measures 7/8".

Contemporary Double Ribbon Core

Here's an experimental double ribbon core by an unknown artist.

Fiber Optic Marbles

Fiber optic marbles in many colors and sizes have been mass produced over the last 10 years.

Half and Half by Jim Cooprider

Made in the 1980s by the very talented Jim Cooprider, this half moonie half clearie measures 1 1/2".

Contemporary Sulphide by Raymond Laubs

Sulphides are popular with many people. Signed and dated "Laubs 04," this contemporary telephone sulphide was made by Raymond Laubs.

Akro Glass Agates circa 1940s

It's often said these Akro glass agates look more like stone than glass.

Peltier Cubscout circa 1930s

Here's a light blue and yellow shooter-sized Cubscout. It's one of the many "rainbos" from the Peltier Glass Company.

Marble King Toy Truck

This Marble King toy truck and marbles are from the 1980s.