This golden yellow 2 inch contemporary mica was made about 20 years ago by an unknown artist. Do you know who made it?
June 21, 2009
Contemporary Mica
This golden yellow 2 inch contemporary mica was made about 20 years ago by an unknown artist. Do you know who made it?
June 4, 2009
June 1, 2009
Box Set of Akro Agate Ringers
Box set of Akro Agate "Ringers" made in the 1930s. From the collection of Bill and Vicki Bass.
May 25, 2009
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 ".
May 12, 2009
Antique German Sulphide Horse
A beautiful Standing horse sulphide handmade in Germany in the 1880s. Was for sale by Arthur Jones at the 2008 Amana Marble Show.
May 9, 2009
Advertising Marbles
These contemporary one inch advertising marbles started showing up in the 1980s. The first ones I bought were Coke and Pepsi. Now they are everywhere and are used as business cards, to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries and marble shows.
May 5, 2009
Marble Tournament Medals
Four Marble Tournament Medals, two are not dated. One says Trenton Times award and one just says Marble Champ. The other two are from the National Marble Tournament dated 1930 and 1941.
April 28, 2009
April 25, 2009
Jabo "Eagle"
An historical private marble run occurred Nov. 11, 2008 at the Jabo Ohio plant. The run produced spectacular aventurine marbles. Marbles were for sale at the 2009 Orange County Show by Steve Smith.
April 15, 2009
April 14, 2009
April 3, 2009
April 1, 2009
Akro Agate Indian Blanket
A beautiful example of an Akro Agate red, black and yellow corkscrew from the 1940s.
March 25, 2009
Alaska Marble by John Vinson
A marble by John Vinson, of D'vinE Glass Studio located in Alaska. For more information Click Here.Oh, and you can also learn the art of glassmaking at D'vinE Glass Studio!
March 23, 2009
Peltier "Superman"
This Peltier National Line Rainbo Superman measures only 9/16". It was made in the late 1920s to late 1930s.
March 17, 2009
David Salazar Shamrocks
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some beautiful shamrocks by David Salazar. These marbles were for sale at the 2008 Amana Marble Show.
March 16, 2009
Akro Zebra Corkscrew
This is a shooter-sized Akro Agate black and white corkscrew, with a touch of green, circa 1930. Maybe an Irish Zebra????
March 10, 2009
Scrappin' Boy Marbles
Scrappin' Boy Marbles by Douglas Fergusen who's been making his torchworked marbles at his Fergusen Studios in Northern California since 1997.
March 8, 2009
Turquoise Marble
This semi-precious stone marble made of polished turquoise from the Southwest United States is light-weight and colorful.
March 3, 2009
Mike Close Flower Marble with Leaf Stand.
Flower marble with leaf stand. New marbles by Mike Close for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.
February 28, 2009
Volcanic Glass
This 2 inch slightly out of round volcanic glass marble was made by nature and polished by machine. It is one of the many natural stone marbles in my collection.
February 20, 2009
Set of Five Patriot Marbles
Set of five end of day German Onionskin Patriot Marbles from the late 1800s. They were for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show for $1,100.00 by Leo Contreras.
February 14, 2009
David Salazar Hearts and Flowers
David Salazar's holiday marbles just in time for Valentines Day. Photographed at the 2008 Amana Marble Show.
February 7, 2009
A Maslach Valentine
A small glass heart by Stephen Maslach with his signature colored ribbons. Just in time for Valentines day.
February 6, 2009
February 5, 2009
Wonder Stone
A tan colored marble made of stone measuring 1 1/2". Hold it in your hand, and you can feel the cool wonder and magic.
February 1, 2009
January 30, 2009
Contemporary Clay Marbles
These clay marbles made by Marlow Peterson glow under black light. They were for sale by the artist at the Las Vegas Marble Show.
January 25, 2009
Four Paneled Onionskin
This beautiful German onionskin was for sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show. From the collection of Leo Contreras.
January 23, 2009
Box Set of Champion Marbles
Box set of Champion marbles circa 1940s. From the collection of Bill and Vicki Bass. On display at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show
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