Spoon Sulphide by Rich Shelby

Rich Shelby likes using metal and other items in making his marbles. On this one he used a Mt. Rushmore spoon inside some tinted clear glass.

Glow Swish by George Pavilscak

A 1 inch marble made by George Pavilscak shown glowing under a black light.

Painted Dog Sulphide

Made in Germany circa  late 1800s, this rare sulphide of a painted dog figure was brought to the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show by Jerry Stafford.

CCJ Hot Glass Creations

A toy wagon filled with pee wee contemporary marbles by glass artists Harvey and Jeanna Carlton. For sale at the 2009 Las Vegas Marble Show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.