Champion Metallics

Not too much is known of the Champion Metallics but I believe they were made in the 1980s. I find them to be interesting and very pretty.

Davis Family Sulphide Mouse

This little mouse was purchased in the 1980s at the Santa Cruz Marble Show. It is unsigned and measures 1 1/2 ".

Contemporary Clay Marbles

Dated 1989, and measuring 1 1/4" and a 1", here are two handmade and painted clay marbles by Gene Weber.

Beachball Swirl by Wald Marbles

Here's one of Rolf Wald's signature "beachballs," with a twist. Circa 1980s.

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".

Marble King Toy Truck

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

Contemporary Baby Worm

This baby worm sulphide was made by Joe St. Clair in the 1980s.

Banded Swirl by Wald Marbles

With its wispy white core and multicolored bands, this 1 1/2" swirl was made by Rolf Wald in the 1980s.

Brick by Jim Cooprider

This 2 inch contemporary brick marble was made by Jim Cooprider in the 1980s.

Champion Agate Swirls

In the early 1980s, Champion produced a series of marbles similar to two-color and three-color swirls produced during the 1930s. Hence, they're referred to as "New Old Fashioned." Those pictured are shooter sized.

Peltier Root Beer Float

A "Root Beer Float" is an uncommon and popular Peltier banana, which was made October 27, 1988 by Peltier craftsman George Zellers. This 7/8" marble has a dark amber base with a white vein. About 7,000 were made. From the collection of Matt Reilly.