November 30, 2009

Latest and Greatest from Rolf Wald

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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

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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

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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

Marbles by Don Hoke

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Contemporary marbles by Don Hoke for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.

November 10, 2009

Lightning Strike circa Late 1800s

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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

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One of Steve Willis's famous flame marbles. Photographed at the 2009 Northeast Marble Show. From the collection of Suzi Deines,