The Peltier Honey Onyx was not a popular color when it first appeared in the 1930s, so few were made. This jobber box set, which was manufactured by M. Gropper & Sons, Inc., was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show by Tom Berg.
February 25, 2010
February 20, 2010
Davis Family Lamb
This cute 2 inch lamb sulphide was made by the Davis family. It was shown at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show by collector Lee Linne.
February 15, 2010
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.
February 10, 2010
Murrine Teapot by Zachary Jorgenson
A teapot by glass artist Zachary Jorgenson. This fine murrine glass art marble was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show.
February 5, 2010
Yellow "V" Circa 1940s or 50s
Is it a Peltier banana or a Vitro "v"? I really don't know. I do however know I like and will keep it. Measures about an inch, machine made in the 1940s or 50s.
February 1, 2010
Copper Wire in Glass by Rich Shelby
Metal and glass don't often work together but this example by glass artist Rich Shelby is amazing. For sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.
January 30, 2010
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.
January 25, 2010
Flower by Joshua Hamra
Josh displayed this beautiful 1 1/2 inch flower at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.
January 20, 2010
Akro Agate Boxed Set Circa 1940s
A boxed set of five Akro imperials and twenty oxblood carnelians, circa 1940s. For sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble show by John Kinstler.
January 15, 2010
Kara Cody
Up and coming marble maker Kara Cody, 9 years old, makes marbles with her mother Christina Cody. Kara has been doing this since she was 5 years old. Kara showed this marble at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.
Christina Cody is planning on attending the 2010 OC Marble Show, and will have some of Kara's marbles.
January 10, 2010
Christensen Coffin Box
A very rare Christensen Agate Coffin Box containing slags in graduated sizes. Made in the 1920s, little is known about this rare box. For sale for $3,800 at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show from the collection of Tom Berg.
January 7, 2010
Gold Swan by Gooderheim
1" contemporary marble with 24KT gold swan made by glass artist Gooderheim of Canada circa 1990.
January 1, 2010
Swirl by Michael S. Barton
This beautiful contemporary handmade by Michael S. Barton was for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.
December 25, 2009
December 20, 2009
Lazuli Flux Glass Art
Kissing fish in green glass by artist Zachary Jorgenson. This marble was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show by the Lazuli Flux, Fine Murrine Glass Art.
December 15, 2009
Eagle Sulphide circa Late 1800s
This 2" eagle sulphide was handmade in Germany in the late 1800s and was for sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show. From the collection of Bill O'Connor.
December 10, 2009
Marble King Box Set
A boxed set of Marble King Cat Eyes for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show for $50. From the collection of Robin Gordon.
December 5, 2009
Naked Onionskin Ribbon circa Late 1800s
At two plus inches this naked onionskin is as rare as it is beautiful. On display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. From the collection of Jeff and Tammy Baker.
November 30, 2009
Latest and Greatest from Rolf Wald
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
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
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
November 10, 2009
Lightning Strike circa Late 1800s
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
One of Steve Willis's famous flame marbles. Photographed at the 2009 Northeast Marble Show. From the collection of Suzi Deines,
October 31, 2009
David Salazar's "Black Cat"
Just in time for Halloween is David's black cat silhouette over an orange moon in blue glass.
October 25, 2009
Swirl by Eddie Seese
Purple and yellow contemporary swirl marble with matching stand by artist Eddie Seese. For sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.
October 20, 2009
Contemporary by Mike Close
A pretty stained-glass contemporary marble by artist Mike Close. For sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.
October 15, 2009
Marble Shooter Cannon
This rapid fire gun was on display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. This toy was manufactured by Campbells and is marked Pat Feb 1907. From the collection of Dylan Kirk.
October 10, 2009
Blue Clambroth
This blue clambroth measuring 1 15/16" from the collection of Jeff and Tammy Baker was on display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. You may have seen this marble on the cover of Smithsonian magazine.
October 5, 2009
Peach Slag by Christensen Agate
The very rare peach slag was only made by the Christensen Agate Company. This true peach colored slag measures 1" and was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show for $500. From the collection of Jim and Linda Wissler.
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