January 30, 2009

Contemporary Clay Marbles

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These clay marbles made by Marlow Peterson glow under black light. They were for sale by the artist at the Las Vegas Marble Show.

January 25, 2009

Four Paneled Onionskin

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This beautiful German onionskin was for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show. From the collection of Leo Contreras.

January 23, 2009

Box Set of Champion Marbles

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Box set of Champion marbles circa 1940s. From the collection of Bill and Vicki Bass. On display at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show

January 21, 2009

Tiger Iron

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A very heavy stone and iron marble from Australia measures 1 1/2".

January 19, 2009

Marble Forum Top Picks: Essentials for Marble Collectors

January 17, 2009

Patriot Swirls by Matt Potter

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Patriot Swirls by contemporary glass artist Matt Potter. From the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show

January 15, 2009

German Banded Opaque

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A beautiful banded opaque hand made in Germany in the late 1800s. It measures a little over an inch and the maker never quite finished it. The pontils were never ground down. For sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Show by Pat and Gerry Coleman.

January 11, 2009

Akro Agate Box Sets

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Four box sets of Akro Agates from the 1940s. From the collection of Bill and Vicki Bass. These and many other boxes were on display at the 2008 Amana Marble Show.

January 1, 2009

Marble Shooter Pistol

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A very unique device manufactured by Groetchen Mfg. Chicago, Ill. in the early 1900s for shooting marbles. From the collection of Bill O'Connor.