Flowers by David Salazar

David Salazar was showing his marbles at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. A golden marble with purple flowers.

Gutta Percha Marble Circa 1880s

Also known as a "paper mache" marble the Gutta Percha marble is made of the sap of the tropical percha tree, which is native to Southeast Asia. The marbles were produced in the mid 1880s in England and New Zealand. This one measures 1 13/16" and was for sale at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show. From the collection of Tom Rudolf.

Pink Ruffles by Open Fire Art Glass

A marble of pink ruffles by artist Mike Warren.

Peppermint with Mica

A perfect example of a German handmade one inch peppermint with mica was for sale at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show. From the collection of Tom Rudolph.

Christina Cody

Christina's newest flower marble was for sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.

Standing Bear Sulphide

A two inch German sulphide one of the many sulphides Tom Rudolph had for sale at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show.

Davis Family Walrus

This Davis Family Sulphide is from the collection of Lee Linne. On display at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show.

Akro Lemonade with Orange

An Akro Agate lemonade with an orange stripe measuring 3/4".

Mosaic Face by Mike Gong

Mosaic face by contemporary glass artist Mike Gong. For sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.

Maglight Indian Swirl.

This rare and beautiful 1 7/16" red glass Indian Swirl is from the collection of Tom Rudolph and was for sale at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show.

Contemporary by Akihiro Ohkama

This 1 1/2 inch marble was at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.

Akro Agate Corkscrew

A corkscrew shooter of transparent red and opaque green made by Akro Agate in the 1940s. I don't know if it has a name, but I call it a red dragon.

Sea World by Bryan Kitson

"Sea World" by contemporary glass artist Bryan Kitson. For sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.

Peltier Bumblebee

One of Peltier's Rainbos made in the 1930s. A very striking bumblebee.

Predator Series by Mark Matthews

One of Matthews' most exciting and recent endeavors, from his Predator series. These beautiful and unique marbles are made using a glass technique developed in 1916 called "Graal glass".
From the collection of Tom Berg and for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show for $800.

1933 Master Marble Box

The most well-known and hardest to find Master Marble box is the 1933 Century of Progress Special Edition Set produced specifically for the Chicago Worlds Fair. From the collection of Carl Popp and for sale at the 2009 Northeast Marble Show.

Davis Family Penguin

Here is a cute 1 1/2 inch contemporary penguin by Davis Glass. From the collection of Lee Linne. For sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show.

M. Gropper & Sons Inc. Box

Here is  colorful and diverse "jobber box" of Christensen striped opaques, as seen at the 2009 Northeast Marble Show. From the collection of Rich Stremme.

Katherman Studios

Here's a dragon sitting atop a marble, by contemporary artists Paul and Aimee Katherman. As seen at the 2009 Northeast Marble Show.

Child's Bangle circa Late 1800s

Made in Germany in the late 1800s, here is a beautiful child's bangle made from a glass cane. From the collection of Galen W. Wilcox. For sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.

Stained Glass by Josh Sable

A beautiful and intricate stained glass marble by Josh Sable. As seen at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.

Marble Tournament Pinback

A marble tournament pin given to players by the St. Louis Star-Times in 1940. Manufactured by the St. Louis Button Co.

Universe by Gateson Recko

"The Universe" contemporary marble by glass artist Gateson Recko. This unusual and beautiful marble was for sale at the 2009 Northeast Marble Show. To see more of his marbles CLICK HERE.

Onyx National Toy Box Set

The Peltier Honey Onyx was not a popular color when it first appeared in the 1930s, so few were made. This jobber box set, which was manufactured by M. Gropper & Sons, Inc., was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show by Tom Berg.

Davis Family Lamb

This cute 2 inch lamb sulphide was made by the Davis family. It was shown at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show by collector Lee Linne.

End of Day Onionskin

This beautiful 2 inch handmade end-of-day onionskin was made in Germany in the late 1800s and was for sale at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show. From the collection of Tom Rudolf.

Murrine Teapot by Zachary Jorgenson

A teapot by glass artist Zachary Jorgenson. This fine murrine glass art marble was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show.

Yellow "V" Circa 1940s or 50s

Is it a Peltier banana or a Vitro "v"? I really don't know. I do however know I like and will keep it. Measures about an inch, machine made in the 1940s or 50s.

Copper Wire in Glass by Rich Shelby

Metal and glass don't often work together but this example by glass artist Rich Shelby is amazing. For sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.

Three Color Paneled Opaque Circa Late 1800s

This is an unusual handmade German glass marble from the late 1800s that looks like a beachball. It measures about 2" and is a 3-color paneled opaque. From the collection of Tom Berg. For sale at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show.