Akro Agate Ruby Bee

Circa 1940s, this Akro corkscrew with a yellow base and red stripe is sometimes called a Ruby Bee.

Blue on Blue Corkscrew

A very pretty color combination made by the Akro Agate Company in the 1940s.

Wasp Corkscrews

Made by Akro Agate in the 1940s these colorful marbles are a nice contrast to the Bumblebee.

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.

Akro Agate Indian Blanket

A beautiful example of an Akro Agate red, black and yellow corkscrew from the 1940s.

Akro Agate Corkscrews

These three-color corkscrews are called Superman marbles. They were made in the 1940s.

Popeye Marbles by Akro Agate

Popeye corkscrews are a three-color or four-color special that contain a unique color spiral.

Akro Agate Lemonades and Limeades

"Ades" are a speclialized type of corkscrew with a fluorescent milky white base, opaque white, and a spiral of color.

Marbles by Jim Cooprider

Jim, one of the earliest torch-work craftsman, makes a contemporary swirl in the corkscrew style.

Akro Agate Corkscrew circa 1940s

This 5/8" Akro is one of my favorite corkscrews. It's orange, clear and translucent white, and black. I really wanted it to be a Popeye, but while investigating, I was told orange and black Popeyes don't exist. However, if they did, this would be one.