Block's Box

Absentee Marble Auction #31

Closed September 11, 1998

Final Bids

Lot #1. SULPHIDE. . One of the largest sulphides I have ever seen. Figure is a feeding cow, with it's ribs showing. Very minor air bubble on the neck. Nice silvering. Well-centered. Pontil is well placed, on one side. There are three or four tiny hit marks on the surface, so I can't grade it as Mint, but the marble is so huge you hardly notice. Very clear glass. Super example. Germany, circa 1870-1915. 2-1/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $230-$475. Final High Bid: $210.

Lot #2. SULPHIDE. . Figure of a seated lamb. Figure is small for the marble. Average detail. Well centered. Small air bubble on one side. Three small and tiny moons, and one small subsurface moon (none of the viewing side without the bubble). 1-1/2". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #3. SULPHIDE. . Figure of a seated cat. Figure is very large for the marble. Exceptional detail to the figure, amongst the best I have ever seen. Well centered. No air bubbles. Marble has been polished. 1-3/4". Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final High Bid: $130.

Lot #4. SULPHIDE. . Figure of a standing male lion. Average detail to figure. No air bubbles. Set slightly off-center. Surface has been polished. 1-1/2". Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #5. SULPHIDE. . Figure of a standing rooster. Outstanding figure. Large, with excellent detail. Slightly off center. No air bubbles. Surface has been polished. 1-1/2". Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final High Bid: $90.

Lot #6. SWIRL. Solid core. English colors. Multicolor solid core, including two bands of aventurine green. Outer layer is sets of white and yellow strands. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $43.

Lot #7. SWIRL. Ribbon core. Superior example. Single ribbon. Opaque yellow ribbon. Four transparent bands of red on each face, a transparent band of green on each edge. Outer layer is a set of five white strands mirroring each ribbon edge. Exceptionally well designed and well executed with excellent symmetry. Surface is in original, completely undamaged and unmarked condition. 1-13/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final High Bid: $440.

Lot #8. SWIRL. Joseph Coat. Superb Joseph Coat swirl. Subsurface strands of various shades of red, brown, orange, yellow, blue and white. Surface in great shape. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $160.

Lot #9. SWIRL. Ribbon core. Single ribbon core swirl. Core is opaque white with pink strands on the faces and blue bands on the edges. Outer layer is two sets of yellow strands, mirroring the faces. In super shape. Germany, circa 1870-1915. 13/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #10. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Superior orange latticino core swirl. Excellent color to the core. Outer layer is three light blue bands alternating with three white bands. Surface is pristine. Stunning marble. 7/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #11. SWIRL. Divided core. Hard to find naked divided core swirl. Three band core. Each band is the same color scheme of green, yellow, white and blue. No outer layer. Surface has one melt spot but is otherwise in super shape. Exceptional example of this type. 1-3/8". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final High Bid: $140.

Lot #12. SWIRL. Banded. I've listed this as a banded, but I think it is really a divided core from near an end of the cane. Three opaque white bands in the marble. One has transparent black on it. Bubble filled glass. Surface is undamaged. 11/16". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $20.

Lot #13. SWIRL. Solid core. Rare solid core swirl in colored glass. Base glass is transparent teal. Core is translucent yellow. Outer layer is two bands of translucent yellow strands. There is some unmelted sand in the marble. This one is a peewee! 1/2". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #14. SWIRL. Solid core. Naked solid core swirl. Core is two panels each of orange, green, white and yellow. Nice marble. 5/8". Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $65.

Lot #15. SWIRL. Ribbon core. Nice smaller single ribbon core swirl. Opaque fat single white ribbon. One edge has a pink band, and one has a blue band. The outer layer is two sets of yellow strands, set to mirror the ribbon edges. 9/16". Mint (9.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #16. SWIRL. Solid core. Naked solid core swirl. Excellent core. Three bands of transparent blue on one side, three of transparent red on the other alternating with three yellow and three white bands.An absolutely super example. Two pinpricks. 11/16". Mint (9.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $35.

Lot #19. SWIRL. Solid core. Stunning example. Opaque yellow core. Covered by transparent red strands. Outer layer is four sets of yellow and white strands alternating with two blue on white bands and two green on white bands. Exceptionally well made with excellent symmetry. A beauty. One tiny scratch. 1-7/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final High Bid: $250.

Lot #20. SWIRL. Solid core. This is an extremely rare marble. Not only is it a left hand twist swirl (!!), but it is in light blue glass. To find one would be rare, to find both is virtually unheard of. Base glass is light blue. Fat opaque white core with three transparent blue bands alternating with three transparent green bands and three transparent pink bands. Outer layer is seven opaque yellow strands. There is space for two missing strands. The core and the outer layer exhibit the same left hand twist. The only defect to the marble is that there is a small melt area on one side near the bottom pontil. This spot is in the same area as the missing strands, indicating that this marble might be from near the end of the cane. What can I say, except that this is an absolutely unbelie Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $161.

Lot #21. SWIRL. Peppermint. Nice peppermint swirl. Opaque white subsurface layer with two wide transparent dark blue bands and six transparent pink bands. Surface has one tiny pit. 21/32". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #22. SWIRL. Joseph Coat. Outstanding example of a Joseph Coat in super shape. Subsurface bands of orange, blue, white, green, yellow, black and red. Two very tiny pinpricks. Super surface. Large size. Almost impossible to find this large in this condition. 1-3/16". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final High Bid: $390.

Lot #23. SWIRL. Latticinio core. White latticinio core. Outer layer is a cage of eight bands in three different color schemes. One sparkle and a little surface wear. In remarkable shape for a large swirl. 1-5/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #24. SWIRL. Custard. Translucent white and pink base with transparent pink bands stretched on the surface. One small subsurface moon. 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #25. SWIRL. Banded. Super marble. Transparent very light amber base. Two subsurface layer of bright bands of red, yellow, light blue and white. One band of those colors near the core. English colors. One tiny subsurface moon. 29/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #26. SWIRL. Divided core. Three band core. Each band is the same color scheme. Pink, green and blue bands on white. Outer layer is three sets of six yellow and white strands, set to mirror the clear spaces in the core. There is a small melt spot on the surface. Also, two tiny subsurface moons. The marble is remarkably clear and the surface is clean except for those two hits. Unfortunately, I cannot grade it as Mint because of those two hit marks. 1-9/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #27. SWIRL. Banded. Very colorful banded swirl from near an end of the cane. Transparent clear base with bands of brown, white, light green, green, light blue, purple and yellow. Some bands end just before the top. Tiny moon and some very tiny pitting. Germany, circa 1870-1915. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $28.

Lot #28. SWIRL. Peppermint. Nice peppermint. Subsurface opaque white layer. Two wide transparent blue bands, four narrow pink bands. Seedy glass on one side. Has a small subsurface moon. 9/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $32.

Lot #29. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Nice, large, white latticinio core. Outer layer is four blue on white band alternating with four orange bands. Two tiny subsurface moons, a couple of sparkles and some surface pinpricking. Still, a real beauty and looks great. 1-13/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #30. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Orange latticinio core swirl. Nice shade of orange. Outer layer is four bands of the same color scheme of blue on white. Some minor pitting and very tiny chips on the surface. A couple of cold roll creases. This is one of the largest orange latticinio core swirls that I have ever seen. 1-31/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$600. Final High Bid: $260.

Lot #31. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Very nice latticinio core end of cane (last off cane) swirl. The upper two thirds is a yellow latticinio core, the lower third is a white latticinio core. A cane end that was stuck to the top of another cane. One large chip near the bottom and some melt spots. Still, hard to find example. 21/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $50.

Lot #32. SWIRL. Divided core. Four band divided core swirl. Each band is the same color scheme of pink, green, white and blue. Outer layer is four sets of yellow and white strands. Set to mirror the clear spaces in the core. Surface has several small chips, moons and subsurface moons. 1-3/8". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $75.

Lot #33. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Very nice, large latticinio core. Core is white strands. Outer layer is four sets of bands. Each band consists of a transparent pink band and opaque yellow strand, edged in either transparent green or transparent dark blue. The marble is double twisted, giving it a caged effect. Some rippling on the surface, caused in manufacture (glass was just a little too cool when made). Has a number of small and tiny subsurface moons and two tiny flakes. Still, views very nicely. 1-15/16". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $180-$375. Final High Bid: $125.

Lot #34. SWIRL. Solid core. Nice end of cane (last-off-cane) swirl. Core is four panels in two different color schemes. Double twisted. Outer layer is four yellow strands alternating with four white strands. The very bottom has part of another swirl attached to it, where the end of this cane was attached to the butt of another cane. Nice marble. Several small chips and flakes. . 13/16". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $55-$110. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #35. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Interesting yellow latticinio core. Outer layer is four multicolor bands alternating with four bands of yellow and white strands. Nice design. Surface has overall chips. 1-9/16". Good(+) (7.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $60.

Lot #36. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Large white latticinio core swirl. Six outer bands. Three pink on orange and three black on white. Pretty marble. Surface has been buffed, pontils are intact. 1-11/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $70-$140. Final High Bid: $90.

Lot #37. SWIRL. Solid core. Lot of three marbles. English type. Each has a baby blue solid core. Outer layer is different on each. One is three white bands, two yellow bands and a red band. One is three yellow bands and three white bands. One is three yellow bands, a blue band, a red band and a green band. One Mint, two Near Mint. 11/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #38. SWIRL. Solid core. Lot of two marbles. Rare pair of matched swirls, off the same cane. Three layer solid core. Opaque white core. Middle layer is pink and blue bands. Outer layer is sets of yellow strands. Very unusual in that the core is incomplete on each. These may actually be consecutive marbles from the same cane. Each shows some minor rubbing. One has a couple of tiny flakes, one has a small chip near the bottom. Nice pair. 27/32". Near Mint (8.6) and Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final High Bid: $60.

Lot #39. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Lot of four marbles. All are white latticinio core swirls off the same cane. All are peewees. Super set. 1/2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $250.

Lot #40. SWIRL. Latticinio core. Yellow and white alternating latticinio core. Outer layer is six bands in two different color schemes. The surface has been heavily polished and the remnants of subsurface moons remains. These are hard to find, especially this large. 1-15/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $130.

Lot #41. END OF DAY. Onionskin. This one is a beauty. Opaque yellow core with skin of transparent pink. No twist. Pristine surface. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #42. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Opaque white core. Orange, green and yellow bands. Super example. 23/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #43. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Lot of two marbles. Nice pair of peewee onionskins. One is pink on white, one is green on white. Nice set, in great shape. 1/2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #44. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Very nice example. Opaque yellow core with bands of transparent pink and green on it. Surface in nice shape. 5/8". Mint (9.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #45. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Opaque white base. Two panels of transparent turquoise, two of transparent pink. Very pronounced left-hand twist. Surface has some rubbing wear. Rare marble!! 21/32". Mint (9.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #46. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Superior four-panel onionskin with mica. Opaque white core. Two panels of pink spots, one of blue, one of green. Slight lobe on each panel. Some left-hand smearing of the spots, but it is a right-hand twist. Mica sprinkled on the panels, but not heavy. Surface is great, except for one 1/16" scratch and one 1/16" rubbing spot. Superior example. You will be hard pressed to find one that is this size in better condition. 2-1/4". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $1750-$3500. Final High Bid: $1360.

Lot #47. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Hard to find six-panel onionskin. Each panel is about the same width. Two each of pink on yellow, blue on white, blue on yellow. Very slight left hand twist to the marble. Three small air holes and two tiny pinpricks. Rare marble. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #48. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Four panel onionskin. Opaque white base. Two wide panels of pink on yellow. Two narrow panels of blue on white. Nice marble. Two tiny pinpricks. 15/16". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final High Bid: $65.

Lot #49. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Superior end of cane onionskin. Transparent clear base. Loops and bands of white, yellow, brown and black. May have been a swirl, almost impossible to tell. Lots of of color, very jumbled. One small subsurface moon. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final High Bid: $160.

Lot #50. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Exceptional example of the English type. Subsurface layer of stretched powder blue, baby blue, lime green, yellow and white bands. Stunning marble. One small moon, no other damage. Very hard to find in the larger size in any shape. 1-9/16". Near Mint(+)(8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $275-$550. Final High Bid: $360.

Lot #51. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Four panel onionskin. Translucent white core. Two narrow panels of blue, two wide panels of pink. Has a small flake. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$49. Final High Bid: $25.

Lot #52. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Larger onionskin. Very clear marble. Great coloring. Four panels. Opaque white core. Two panels of pink and yellow. Two panels of blue, with some pink. There is some mica on the core, but not much. Hardly any twist. One small flake, two tiny flakes and atiny subsurface moon. Views very well, the damage is not readily apparent. A beauty!!! 1-11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $250.

Lot #53. END OF DAY. Cloud. Single pontil left hand twist cloud with mica. Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Spot of transparent pink and some turquoise. Smeared to the left. Some finely ground mica on the surface. One 1/2" chip and two tiny chips. A real beauty that viewsvery nicely from almost all sides. Very hard to find. 2". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $600-$1200. Final High Bid: $550.

Lot #54. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Opaque white core. Two narrow bands of blue. Two wide bands of pink. Small chip, tiny moon, and a subsurface moon. 27/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $35.

Lot #55. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Gorgeous marble. Almost is a Joseph's Coat. White, dark blue, light blue, green and brown. Three tiny moons. 23/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $65.

Lot #56. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Rare large three-panel onionskin. Super example, although not Mint. Opaque white core. Equal size panels of pink, blue and light green. Super design and execution. Several flakes on the marble and overall haziness. Rare. 2-3/16". Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final High Bid: $410.

Lot #57. END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin. Larger four-panel onionskin with mica. Opaque white core. Two pink bands and two blue bands. Overall light mica. The marble has been polished and the remnants of some chips and subsurface moons remain. Pontils are mostly intact.1-3/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $160.

Lot #58. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Lot of four marbles. All are off the same cane. Consignor reports that he acquired eight together and is keeping the other four for his collection. Opaque white base with bands of transparent pink, green and yellow. Super marbles. One has tiny pit, rest are pristine. 9/16". Mint (9.9) and Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final High Bid: $375.

Lot #59. END OF DAY. Onionskin. Absolutely outstanding end of day onionskin with mica. Core is predominately yellow bands, with some transparent pink, some transparent green and clear spaces. Overall blue spots. Core is covered with fine to medium ground mica. Slightly shrunken core onone side. Stunning core. Surface has been buffed and still has some very light, overall roughness. Pontils are no longer present. Still, a super and rare marble. Germany, circa 1870-1915. 3/4". Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $150.

Lot #60. LUTZ. End of day onionskin. Opaque white core with transparent dark blue on it. Excellent lutz on the core. Surface is in great shape, with just a few manufacturing melt spots. Super looking marble. 3/4". Mint (9.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $280.

Lot #61. LUTZ. Opaque banded. Opaque black base. Two white edged lutz bands. Four green bands. One pinprick on the surface. Super marble. 21/32". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final High Bid: $290.

Lot #62. LUTZ. Ribbon. Transparent green base. Opaque white ribbon with lutz on either edge. Super looking marble. Has one manufacturing flat spot with a little rough spot on it, and one very tiny moon. 25/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $275-$550. Final High Bid: $280.

Lot #63. LUTZ. Ribbon. Fat opaque white ribbon. Cranberry on one face, green on the other. Wide lutz band edged with white mirroring each side of the ribbon. Two melt pits (one is large). 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $310.

Lot #64. LUTZ. Banded. Transparent clear base. Two white-edged lutz bands alternating with four blue bands. Surface has some very light scratching and a couple of very tiny pinpricks. 31/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $160-$325. Final High Bid: $180.

Lot #65. LUTZ. Ribbon. Transparent green base. Fat single ribbon opaque white ribbon core. Each edge is a wide band of lutz, edged by white. One tiny moon (less than 1/16" inch), else the surface is pristine. Very nice example.19/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $225-$450. Final High Bid: $220.

Lot #66. LUTZ. End of day onionskin. A beautiful shooter onionskin lutz. Opaque white core with transparent green on it. Nice lutz on the core. Shooters are hard to find. This one has several subsurface sparkles. No damage to the surface though. Hard to find. Germany, circa 1870-1915. 7/8".Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $330-$675. Final High Bid: $250.

Lot #67. LUTZ. End of day onionskin. Opaque white core with transparent green. Nice coating of lutz bands. There is an annealing fracture on the core and a small chip on the surface. 25/32". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final High Bid: $111.

Lot #68. LUTZ. Banded. Transparent clear base. Two white edged lutz bands and four light red bands. There is a small chip and a tiny chip. The chip has caused a fracture through the entire equatorial plane of the marble. The fracture is only visible when viewedat just the right angles. 1-5/8". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $126.

Lot #69. LUTZ. Ribbon. Double ribbon. One face is yellow, one is light blue. Edged by lutz bands with white edging. Two subsurface moons and two small moons. Germany, circa 1870-1915. 11/16". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $200.

Lot #70. LUTZ. End of day onionskin. Opaque yellow core with heavy bands of lutz on it. Surface has a large manufacturing chip, as well as several damage chips. 23/32". Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final High Bid: $125.

Lot #71. OTHER HANDMADE. Indian. Very nice peewee indian. Opaque black base. Two bands covering almost the entire surface. The bands are translucent gray, yellow and white. Very subtle. 15/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #72. OTHER HANDMADE. Indian. Opaque black base. About eighty percent covered with color. Bands of white and yellow. In super shape. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $55-$110. Final High Bid: $75.

Lot #73. OTHER HANDMADE. Indian. Opaque black base. On band covering about thirty percent of the surface. Band is red, yellow and blue. One melt spot on the black. 23/32". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #74. OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth. Opaque white base. Thirteen light blue strands. One sparkle. Super marble. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $210.

Lot #75. OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth. Nice black clambroth. Opaque black base. Eighteen white strands, evenly spaced. One tiny manufacturing pit spot. Almost a peewee. 17/32". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $330.

Lot #76. OTHER HANDMADE. Indian. Opaque black base. One band covering about fifteen percent of the surface. Band is white, brown and blue strands. No other color on the marble. One small pit and one sparkle. Shooter. 27/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $70-$140. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #77. OTHER HANDMADE. Opaque. Semi-opaque blue marble. Two pontil. One subsurface moon. 13/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $47.

Lot #78. OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth. Translucent white base. Eleven blue bands. Well-spaced. Super looking marble!!! Has one small moon, but other than that, no damage. Unfortunately, I have to grade it below Mint because of the hit. Views much better than that. Translucent base is hard to find too. 25/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final High Bid: $230.

Lot #79. OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth. Opaque white base with fifteen translucent pink bands. One tiny flake near the bottom. 5/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #80. OTHER HANDMADE. Mist. Super end of cane mist. Transparent clear base. Green filament core. One subsurface band of blue and white, ending before one pontil. Other subsurface band of green ends halfway down the marble. One tiny chip. Very hard to find. Germany, circa 1870-1915.7/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #81. OTHER HANDMADE. Mica. Outstanding and rare large mica. Transparent blue base. There are two layers of large mica pieces. A blizzard look to the marble. Very minor lobing. Super looking marble. Very hard to find. Several minor rough spots, so I cannot grade it as Mint. Two pontils. 1-13/16". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final High Bid: $1450.

Lot #82. OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth. Semi-opaque white base. Seven dark purple bands alternating with six light blue strands. One open spot on the outer layer. Surface has overal small subsurface moons and haziness. 11/16". Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #83. OTHER HANDMADE. Mica. Lot of two marbles. Both are green micas. Shooters. Each has a couple of tiny pits or tiny moons. 25/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9 & 8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $29.

Lot #84. OTHER HANDMADE. Mica. Lot of three marbles. Yellow mica, 21/32", Near Mint (8.3). Two clear micas, 21/32", Mint (9.9) and Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $35.

Lot #85. OTHER HANDMADE. Mist. Rare colors. Transparent clear base. Subsurface layer of transparent yellow with loads of mica. There surface has been buffed. The pontils remain. There are the remnants of some chips and there are still some subsurface moons. 7/8. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $42.

Lot #86. OTHER HANDMADE. Mica. Lot of nine marbles. Seven are green, two are aqua. All have finely ground mica in them. Four are Mint, three have manufacturing melt spots or pits, two have tiny flakes. Nice set. 5/8" to 11/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #87. ASSORTED HANDMADE. . Lot of two marbles. Transparent banded lutz, 21/32", Good(+) (7.9). Indian, 21/32", Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #88. NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Original package. Rare, Albright Company Ballott Marbles bag with the marbles. White muslin bag, printed on the front "100 White Ballott MARBLES / ALBRIGHT BRAND". Bag has small tear at the top where the marbles were removed. 7-3/4" x 3-1/4". Mint (9.5). Comes with ninety five white and five black glazed clay (bennington-type) marbles. Marbles are 9/16" and Mint. Consignor states that he purchased this several years ago at an auction. The bag and marbles came from a Mason's lodge in South Carolina. He did not buy the ballot box that these went with because the bid went too high. Very hard to find. Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $270.

Lot #89. NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Carpet ball. Jack size. Opaque white surface with intersecting maroon and black lines. A couple of subsurface hit marks and some roughness. We offer no opinion on the age of this item. 2-3/8". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$200. Final High Bid: $75.

Lot #90. NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Original package. Original muslin bag of "1000 - No. 916". Logo reads "Albright Brand Toy Marbles - Full Count - Made in U.S.A.". Bag contains about one thousand natural clays. There was a small tear near the top that was repaired. The thread is old, so the repair took place awhile ago. The original sealing thread is intact. Bag has dirt from age, but no damage, other than the repaired tear. About 10" x 7" (sight). Near Mint(+) (8.9). Hard to find. Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #91. NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Crockery. Lot of thirty two marbles. All are lined crockery. Unglazed. Nice set with green and blue lines. Nice set for a game board. 3/4" to 7/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $285.

Lot #92. NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Assorted. Lot of approximately forty marbles. Includes china, crockery, pottery, clay and bennington. Nice assortment. 1/2" to 1". Mint (9.9-9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $34.

Lot #93. MISCELLANEOUS. Steelie. Shooter hollow steelie. Nice "X". 31/32". MInt (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $22.

Lot #94. MISCELLANEOUS. Game. Merry Whirl Game by The Hoge Manufacturing Co. In the original box. Metal Skee Ball type game. Game is in great shape and Mint. Box has some tears and is Mint(-). 15" x 8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $55-$110. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #95. MISCELLANEOUS. Golden Rule marble. Blue Golden Rule marble in the original plastic case with the original paper insert. Plastic sphere with the "Golden Rule" on a metal band around the equator. Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $35.

Lot #96. MISCELLANEOUS. Ephemera. Paper "Reward of Merit". Hand colored. One third of it shows three boys playing marbles. Presented to a child by his teacher. Small tear at upper left corner that does not impact the graphic. 6-3/4" x 3". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #97. MISCELLANEOUS. Game. Shoot-A-Loop by Wolverine Supply. In great shape with all original paint. Snapper is present, it is usually missing. 8" x 9-1/2". Mint (9.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #98. MISCELLANEOUS. Postcard. This is a postcard that I have never seen before. The postcard is Germany, printed in 1905, written and mailed in 1924. The front is a drawing of a street scene, of which the primary focus is two boys playing marbles. The postcard is hand-colored!! The drawing is signed by the artist and dated 1869. Postcards with children playing marbles are hard to find. This one is one of the few German ones that I have ever heard of. The postcard was written on and postmarked. Addressed to a man in Hartford CT. Appears to by his father. Asks for the funny papers to be sent over and sends regards to man's wife. Outstanding item, in superb condition. Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $-$. Final High Bid: $260.

Lot #99. MISCELLANEOUS. Game. "Swingeroo" by Rennoc Games and Toys". In the original card. Cardboard handle with a metal spiral containing three chinese checker marbles. Card describes various games of skill that can be played with it. Copyright 1955. Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $28.

Lot #100. MISCELLANEOUS. Original package. Box of marbles for the Dutch Mill Checkers game. Blue box with Dutch motif on it. Printed "Marbles for Dutch Mill Checkers". Contains eight red opaques and eight green opaques. We have had the game board occasionally at auction, but never the marble set.Box is quite rare. The game is a Nine Man Morris type game. Box top has small tape tear. By Gotham Pressed Steel. 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $155.

Lot #101. MISCELLANEOUS. Tournament medal. Set of three medals. One gold filled, one silver, one bronze medal. "National Marble Tournament" "1936". Plaque-style with eagle over top, date on two shields and title on bottom. Reverse of each reads "WinnerShreveport Times Marbles Tournament". With original ribbons. In original box with insert naming "The Metal Arts Co., Inc. These are from a group of seven found in Louisiana a couple of months ago. They were for various years and in various metals. The consignor states they were found in an old desk. I suspect the desk belonged at one time to a sponsor or officiate of the Tex-Ark-La tournaments. This one is pristine, although the box shows some humidity damage. Super find. I could only put this one Pre-Sale Estimate: $1000-$2000. Final High Bid: $975.

Lot #102. MISCELLANEOUS. Game. "The Game of Solitaire". In its original box. Top shows two kittens playing with the game. Made in Germany. Contains a 5" pine solitaire board and thirty two 1/2" red clays. Everything is Mint. Great set. 6" x 6" x 5/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $65.

Lot #103. MISCELLANEOUS. Toy. Marble laying chicken. Metal chicken. You put marbles in the tail and turn the crank. It makes clucking noises and then lays the marbles. Lithographed metal. Some color is rubbed off in a number of places. Baldwin Mfg Co, Brooklyn NY. 6" x 5" x 2" (sight). Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #104. MISCELLANEOUS. Toy. Child's beach toy set. Includes marbles. Includes a two metal sieves, two metal sand molds and a wooden handle metal shovel. The smaller sieve includes about fifty very hard clay marbles. The pieces are contained in the large sieve with straw string. Some of the string has broken. Large sieve is about 8" diameter, smaller is about 3". Everything is Mint to Near Mint(+). My guess is 1930s to 1940s. Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #105. MISCELLANEOUS. Marble shooter. "Mar-Bo-Gun" on original card, still shrinkwrapped. Red plastic shooter. Holds about ten marbles. Card is printed in blue. Probably 1950's. Nice item and Mint. About 10" x 8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $37.

Lot #106. MISCELLANEOUS. Mineral. Sphere. Mahogany obsidian. About 4" diameter. Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $17.

Lot #107. MISCELLANEOUS. Game. "Madmar Marble Puzzle". Red cardboard box. Bottom has a small wooden square in the middle. Includes four clay marbles. Instructions read "Place the four marbles outside inner box; hold outer box in two hands and try to toss the four marbles into the inner box. It can be easily done." "Made only by Madmar Quality Co. Utica NY". Top has some rubbing at edges. Bottom has wood sides. About 5" x 5" x 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $15.

Lot #108. MISCELLANEOUS. Game. "Pic-Tik" game by Drueke. Cardboard box. Contains a walnut game board. About 6" diameter. Includes seventeen Heaton Agate swirls, in two colors. Instructions printed in the top lid. Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $50.

Lot #109. MISCELLANEOUS. Game. "Bola Ball" by Milton Bradley. Cardboard box. Cardboard playing surface. "Arch" type game. Three wood spheres, about 2" diameter. Box is about 13" x 6" (sight). Some edges are torn and held together with tape. Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $23.

Lot #110. MISCELLANEOUS. Magazine cover. Cover from the March 1937 issue of Country Gentleman. Shows one boy winning all the marbles from another boy at Ringer. Nicely matted and framed. Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $45.

Lot #111. MISCELLANEOUS. Magazine cover. Cover from the September 2, 1939 issue of the Saturday Evening Post. "The Champion" by Norman Rockwell. Cover has a tear. Nicely matted and framed. Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $27.

Lot #112. MISCELLANEOUS. Jewelry. 14K gold man's Guinea ring. Men's size 9. Nice ring with a half a blue guinea in it. Very nice design. Heavy ring. 19.4g of gold (the gold value is about $250). Designed and handmade by Joe Calandra of Florida. Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final High Bid: $210.

Lot #113. MISCELLANEOUS. Marble pouch. Two -tone leather and deerskin pouch. Stamped on the front is an Indian Head and "Marbles". Older bag, probably 1950's or early 1960's. 4" x 3" (sight). Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $12.50-$25. Final High Bid: $39.

Lot #114. TRANSITIONAL. Pinch pontil. Opaque white and transparent red swirl. Nice pinch pontil on bottom. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $12.50-$25. Final High Bid: $32.

Lot #115. TRANSITIONAL. Crease pontil. Transparent aqua base with opaque white swirling. Super marble. Larger than normal. 25/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $37.

Lot #116. TRANSITIONAL. Ground pontil. Transparent purple base with a translucent white spiral. Excellent ground pontil. One airhole. American, circa 1890-1910. 25/32". Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $70-$140. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #117. TRANSITIONAL. Ground pontil. Superior example of a transparent transitional. Transparent dull purple/brown glass. Some wispy transparent white in it. Nice handgathered pattern apparent on the marble under a bright light. Superb ground pontil with great faceting. These transparent ones with no white are very hard to find. Surface has a couple of tiny scratches. 21/32". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $30.

Lot #118. TRANSITIONAL. Ground pontil. A rare transparent transitional. Transparent bubble filled aqua with just a few white swirls in it. Shooter size. Very nicely ground pontil. One blown out air hole and a tiny manufacturing rough spot. 25/32". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $75.

Lot #119. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. American Agate. Super example. Predominately electric red with some translucent white mixed in. In great shape. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $42.

Lot #120. TRANSITIONAL. Leighton. Transparent clear with a white and lavender spiral in it and on the top. Nice pattern. Excellent ground pontil. Hard to find. Couple of melt spots, blown out air hole, and a tiny chip. 27/32". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$250. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #121. TRANSITIONAL. Melted pontil. Green slag. Nice melted pontil. Lots of white. Crude "9". Several small subsurface moons and some tiny chips. 1". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $20.

Lot #122. TRANSITIONAL. Pinch pontil. Lot of two marbles. Nice pair of pinch pontil transitionals. Unknown manufacturer. Probably M.F. Christensen, possibly very early Akro or Christensen Agate. Opaque white with transparent color swirl. One has an orange swirl and one has a red swirl. Pinchpontil on each. Both in great shape. Excellent pair. 3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $25.

Lot #123. TRANSITIONAL. Ground pontil. An absolutely unbelievable ground pontil transitional. Probably Navarre Glass. This is a single color opaque transitional. It is an opaque vaseline very light cream yellow. Extremely flourescent. Has a transparent spiral of the same color forming a "9" at the top and then spiraling with a nice tail to the pontil. This marble extremely rare!!! Large size. Only a little minor rubbing, no damage to the marble. Unbelievable condition, given its age. You would be hard pressed to find another of these. 1-3/8". Mint (9.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final High Bid: $735.

Lot #124. TRANSITIONAL. Melted pontil. Lot of two marbles. Both are melted pontil. Very dark brown with wispy white on them. One has a nice "9". Excellent pontils. 27/32" & 1". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final High Bid: $60.

Lot #125. VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Ribbon. Flourescent transparent electric yellow base with eight white ribbons in it. Very hard to find. 19/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $35.

Lot #126. M.F. CHRISTENSEN & SON COMPANY. Brick. Superb green Brick. Mixture of oxblood red and transparent green. Excellent example. Super marble. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final High Bid: $255.

Lot #127. M.F. CHRISTENSEN & SON COMPANY. Brick. Beautiful Brick. Lots of white and oxblood red. Some black. Super marble. 5/8". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #128. M.F. CHRISTENSEN & SON COMPANY. Brick. Super Brick. Oxblood red with white and black swirls. Nice "9". Excellent pattern. 3/4". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $130.

Lot #129. M.F. CHRISTENSEN & SON COMPANY. Slag. Very nice, and large, slag. Brown slag. Excellent white patterning. Outstanding marble. Poor "9" and a cutoff line. Some tiny pits and sparkles. 1-5/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #130. M.F. CHRISTENSEN & SON COMPANY. Slag. One of the largest slags that I have ever seen. And this one is in superb shape. Green slag. Hand gathered. Very poor "9" on top. Cut-off seam on bottom. Excellent coloring. The marble has one tiny sparkle and one small subsurface moon on it. Otherwise, the surface is in original condition, still wet. Unfortunately, I cannot grade it as Mint because of the subsurface moon, but it is an absolute beauty!!!! 1-13/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final High Bid: $725.

Lot #131. TRANSITIONAL. Ground pontil. Very rare ground pontil transitional with oxblood. Transparent green base with opaque white and opaque oxblood swirl. Super pontil. Two tiny air holes near the pontil. Also, one tiny moon and two tiny pinpricks. Still, a superb marble and very hard to find. 21/32". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final High Bid: $160.

Lot #132. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Guinea/Cobra hybrid. Rare marble. A Guinea/Cobra hybrid. Two seam example. The interior of the marble is completely filled with Guinea flecks, and the exterior is completely covered. Transparent clear base with flecks of yellow, orange, red, light green, light blue and lavender. There is an open panel on each side of the marble, allowing you to see the interior. This is the finest I have ever seen. Outstanding!!!!. Cambridge OH, circa 1927-1929. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $550-$1100. Final High Bid: $705.

Lot #133. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. American Agate. Superior example. Opaque white base with electric red swirls. Apparently hand-gathered, as it has a crude "9" on the top and cut-off line on the bottom. Super marble. 11/16". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #134. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. American Agate. Small American Agate. Almost all electric red, with just a bit of translucent white. One tiny air hole and a couple of scratches. Hard size to find. 17/32". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $20.

Lot #135. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Swirl. Opaque yellow base with red swirls. Nice marble. One tiny pit. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $25.

Lot #136. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Swirl. Very nice three color swirl. Opaque white base. Loads of swirling of pink and yellow. Excellent color and design. One tiny flake. A beauty. 5/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $45.

Lot #137. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Slag. Lot of ten marbles. An assortment of slags. All are larger shooter size. Four blue, four green, two brown. These all came out of a Christensen Agate box. All have hit marks, chips and subsurface moons. 15/16". Near Mint (8.5) to Good(+) (7.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #138. CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Slag. Lot of three marbles. Green, blue and brown. All have subsurface moons and hits. These came out of a Christensen Agate box. 29/32". Near Mint (8.5) to Good (+) (7.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $10.

Lot #139. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Yellow and blue Popeye. In nice shape. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $42.

Lot #140. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Purple and yellow. Super marble. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #141. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Silver oxblood. Translucent milky white base. Semi-opaque white swirls. Nice oxblood swirls in the marble. Excellent example. Clarksburg WV, circa 1925-1935. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $65.

Lot #142. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Lemonade oxblood. Superb example. Flourescent vaseline lemonade base with wispy white swirls and gorgeous oxblood. Surface is pristine! Superb example. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #143. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Lemonade corkscrew. Nice marble. Flourescent lemonade base. Opaque white spiral. Nice oxblood swirl. 19/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $20.

Lot #144. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Green and yellow Popeye. A beauty. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $37.

Lot #145. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Yellow and light blue Popeye. The light blue is a harder color to find. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $72.

Lot #146. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Limeade oxblood. Excellent example. A limeade corkscrew with oxblood spirals on it. Super marble. Clarksburg WV, circa 1928-1935. 5/8". Mint (9.9)). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $195.

Lot #147. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew. Four-color shooter corkscrew. Extremely difficult to find. Opaque white base with spirals of transparent red, translucent black and translucent yellow on it. An absolute beauty. In great shape. 3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $90.

Lot #148. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Swirl oxblood. Superior example. Opaque white base with exceptional swirling on the marble. In great shape. Clarksburg WV, circa 1930-1940. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $50.

Lot #149. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Sparkler. Excellent Sparkler. Great coloring. Surface in great shape. 21/32". Mint (9.9) Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $60.

Lot #150. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Red and green Popeye corkscrew. Very nice example. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $17.50-$35. Final High Bid: $40.

Lot #151. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Silver oxblood. Translucent milky white base. Semi-opaque white swirls. Nice oxblood swirl on the top. Excellent example. Clarksburg WV, circa 1925-1935. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $24.

Lot #152. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Red and yellow Popeye. One tiny melt spot. A beauty. 11/16". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $17.50-$35. Final High Bid: $24.

Lot #153. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Hybrid Popeye corkscrew. Purple, yellow and red. Superior, well-defined example. Stunning marble. One sparkle. 19/32". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$180. Final High Bid: $140.

Lot #154. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Swirl oxblood. Opaque white base. Oxblood swirls in several shades covering most of the surface. Nice patterns. Not shiny Mint, but no damage to the marble. 21/32". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $22.

Lot #155. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Carnelian oxblood. Very nice shooter. Translucent milky white base. Nice swirl of transparent brown. Excellent swirls of oxblood. A sparkle and a tiny pinprick. 3/4". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #156. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew. Lot of thirty marbles. Twenty eight corkscrew, two Christensen Agate. Nice assortment of colors and styles. Almost all have damage. 5/8" to 11/16". Mint(-) (9.1) to Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $65.

Lot #157. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Assorted oxblood. Lot of three marbles. Swirl oxblood, 5/8", Near Mint(+) (8.8). Patch oxblood, 19/32", Mint(-) (9.2). Vitro opalescent patch with oxblood edging, 19/32", Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $40.

Lot #158. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original box. Original yellow Popeye box. Box is 6-3/4" x 3-5/8" x 3/4". It has Popeye on the cover, carrying marbles. No. 116 box. Somer very minor water warping. Slight rub at right edge and bottom edge of top. Mint(-). Includes the bag. Bag is usedand dirty. 4-1/2" x 3". Near Mint. Also, fifteen Popeye corkscrews. All 5/8" and Mint. Five blue and yellow, ten red and yellow. Hard box to find. Pre-Sale Estimate: $1250-$2500. Final High Bid: $1050.

Lot #159. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Cullet. Assortment of pieces of cullet and a damage experimental patch. Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $7.

Lot #160. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Lot of five marbles. One red and yellow, one green and yellow, two blue and yellow, one flourescent green and yellow. 5/8" to 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.9) to Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final High Bid: $95.

Lot #161. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Jobber box. Red paper with colorful marbles on it, on cardboard. Bottom is white paper on cardboard. Cover is pristine. Includes a small tray. Contains twenty five Snake Corkscrews. Four are white on clear, eight are green on clear, eight are yellow on clear. A similar box is pictured as "A" on Page 21 of Hardy's Akro book. He refers to it as #125 because the bottom with marbles is pictured as #125 in a 1930 catalogue sheet, reproduced on Page 10 of his book. In fact, only the bottom of the box with marbles is pictured in the ad, not the top. Typically, the No. 125 box has a top that is printed No. 125 on the flap. The marbles are certainly vintage to the box, but may not be original to it. Everything is Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $140-$280. Final High Bid: $335.

Lot #162. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original box. Original No. 15 cardboard box. Rectangular. Box top is a printed basketweave design with a trapezoidal cellophane window. One edge reads "15 No. 15 THE AKRO AGATE CO. Clarksburg, W. Va.". Another edge has the Akro logo (shaded "A"). Minor rubbing at edges. Interior has a cardboard insert, not the metal one seen in the red No. 15 box. This box never contained marbles. Was intended to contain fifteen slags of assorted sizes. Box is 4-7/8" x 3-7/8" x 1". This box was originally sold at the first Philadelphia MarbleFest auction in 1993 by us. It is the only one known to exist and may be a prototype. The red No. 15 box itself is very hard to find. Box bottom is Mint (9.9), box top is Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final High Bid: $675.

Lot #163. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Lot of two marbles. Both are green and yellow. One is flourescent. The other has a thin transparent brown spiral between the green and yellow (possibly burnt thin red). Hybrid type. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #164. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Original No. 200 tin. Top is faded with a little rust. Sides have some rust, as does the bottom. Tin is 11" x 4-3/4" x 3/4". Contains the original trays. Has full complement of white base two color corkscrews, although some of the sizes are incorrect. Several have damage. Includes an Akro kneepad. Also, a copy of the game instructions. Tin is Near Mint (8.3). Kneepad is Mint. Marbles are Mint to Near Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final High Bid: $390.

Lot #165. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew. Lot of seven marbles. Three Popeyes (damaged), two three-color indian blankets (one buffed, other damaged), one three-color, one two color. 5/8" to 15/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #166. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Assorted oxblood. Lot of six marbles. Three silver oxblood, one milky oxblood, two swirl oxblood. 5/8". Near Mint (8.6) to Near Mint(-) (8.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #167. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Original box of "50 OPALS No. 6". Yellow box. Metal tabs (all intact). Logo is dark and well centered on the top. Open "A". Some water stains on the top. Contains fifty 1" opaques. 13 white, 2 black, 14 blue, 17 green, 4 yellow. Early set. Marbles are almost all Mint. Box is 10-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 1". Box top is Mint(-) (9.0). Box bottom is Mint(-) (9.2). Marbles are Mint (9.9) to Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final High Bid: $450.

Lot #168. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew. Lot of twenty nine marbles. Nice assortment of colors and styles. About half have damage. 19/32" to 11/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #169. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew. Lot of ten marbles. Five each of two color schemes. Five are orange on white, five are green on white. Nice set for two lines in a box or tin. 5/8". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint(+) (8.9). Mostly Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $25.

Lot #170. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Yellow cardboard box. Top is stenciled " 100 - No. 00 Glassies Made in U.S.A.. Small Akro logo at lower right hand corner of top. Open "A". Water damage on one flap, bleeding onto the top a little. Bottom is fine with no water damage. Contains one hundred 9/16" clearies in assorted colors. Super set. Very hard to find. Box is 6" x 6" x 9/16". Top is Near Mint(+). Bottom is Mint. Marbles are Mint to Near Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $325-$650. Final High Bid: $390.

Lot #171. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew. Lot of six marbles. Four are blue and yellow, one is red and yellow, one is purple and yellow. 5/8" to 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9) to Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final High Bid: $95.

Lot #172. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Cardboard advertising sleeve. No. 44 sleeve. Teal with red graphics. Very rare sleeve. Some small tears. Includes five 11/16" slags. Back reads "Spaudling's Bread". 3-3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $270.

Lot #173. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Children's Dish Set. Small size set of eight boxed set. Play-Time Glass Dishes. Box side reads No. 1320 - B - Gypsy Tea Set. Interior Panel set in pink luster. Opalescent pink glass. Original box, which is in great shape. All dishes are in great shape too. Interior holder has one tiny tear. Super set! Box is 8-1/2" x 7-1/4" x 2-1/2". Mint. Roger Hardy's revised price guide lists this set at $260 in the original box. Very hard to find. Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $260.

Lot #174. AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original box. Original cardboard box. Marbleized cover. Akro logo with shaded "A" perfectly centered on the cover. End flap reads "50 No. 3 / Assorted Striped Oynx / "Akro Agate" Toy Marbles ' Manufactured by / The Akro Agate Co. Clarksburg W. Va. U.S.A.". The word Onyx is misspelled as Oynx. There is another example of this in size No. 2 on Page 97 of Marble Mania. One metal tab is missing on the top (it rusted away). One tear on top, and a little rubbing. Contains fifty 25/32" slags. 15 brown, 10 purple, 10 blue, 5 green, 5 red, 5 clear. A few have some damage. Almost all have a seam and many have a "9". Very early set. Box top is Mint(-) (9.1). Box bottom is Mint (9.9). Marbles are Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.5). Box is 8-1/2" x 4-1/4" x 3/4". Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final High Bid: $1550.

Lot #175. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo. Red ribbons on opaque white. Some aventurine in the red. Super marble. Aventurine in red or green is very hard to find in National Line Rainbos. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #176. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Root Beer Float. Transparent brown base with a flat opaque white ribbon inside. Surface in great shape. 15/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $60.

Lot #177. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Three color National Line Rainbo Rebel. Opaque white base. Three bands of translucent red, three bands of very aventurine black. Super example. Ottawa IL, circa 1930-1935. 9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #178. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture Marble - comic. Black transfer of Kayo on a white base, aventurine black patch marble. Transfer is a little light. Well centered on the white. Marble surface is Mint. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$500. Final High Bid: $280.

Lot #179. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo Zebra. Opaque white base with four aventurine black ribbons. In great shape. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $22.

Lot #180. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo Bumblebee. Opaque yellow base with four aventurine black ribbons. In great shape. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #181. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Multicolor. Transparent green base with two each of yellow, blue and white ribbon. In great shape. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $10-$20. Final High Bid: $32.

Lot #182. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture Marble - comic. Black transfer of Herbie on a white base, aventurine black patch marble. The patch has a patch of blue in it. This is very unusual, I have never seen it before. Fiery aventurine. Transfer is dark. Part of it is on the black. Super marble. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #183. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo Blue Zebra. Four black ribbons on opaque white. Two of the ribbons have the heaviest blue aventurine I have ever seen. Stunning example. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $170.

Lot #184. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Lot of two marbles. Nice pair of three color National Line Rainbo. One is a Christmas Tree and one is a Liberty. Both are in great shape. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #185. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo Wasp. Aventurine black ribbons on opaque red. A beauty. Super marble. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #186. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo Wasp. Aventurine black ribbons on red. An absolute beauty. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #187. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Multicolor. Transparent green base with two ribbons each of red, blue and white. Nice example. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $10-$20. Final High Bid: $43.

Lot #188. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Opaque olive green base with five yellow ribbons. Odder variant. 3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $60.

Lot #189. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Rainbo. Rare coloring. Opaque slate blue base. Four white ribbons. Type I Rainbo. Beauty. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $34.

Lot #190. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture Marble - comic. Black transfer of Bimbo on a white base, transparent green patch marble. Nice transfer, well centered. Harder to find color combination for Bimbo. Ottawa IL, circa 1930-1935. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #191. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Three color National Line Rainbo Christmas Tree. Opaque white base. Four red ribbons and four green ribbons. Two of the green are edging two of the red. Some light aventurine in the green ribbons. 19/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $150.

Lot #192. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture Marble - comic. Black transfer of Annie on a white base, light red patch marble. Dark transfer, well centered on the white. The patch is quite large, so it just barely touches the transfer. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $208.

Lot #193. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture Marble - comic. Black transfer of Koko on a white base, transparent green patch marble. Nice transfer, well centered. Ottawa IL, circa 1930-1935. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #194. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Multicolor. Transparent very light green base with yellow, light blue and white ribbon swirls. Thin swirl of Peltier oxblood on one side. The oxblood is a very hard color to find on this. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #195. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Three color National Line Rainbo Christmas Tree. Harder type to find. Opaque white core. Six ribbons each is transparent brown (burnt red) on green. Hard to find. 5/8". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #196. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo Zebra. Opaque white base with four aventurine black ribbons. Nice, smaller example. 17/32". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $20.

Lot #197. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Clear Rainbo. Transparent clear base. Two green ribbons, two red ribbons and two white ribbons. One tiny subsurface moon on the bottom. Excellent example. These are hard to find. 21/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $25.

Lot #198. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo. Light blue base with yellow ribbons. 21/32". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $32.

Lot #199. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Slag. Blue slag. Nice pattern. One air hole. 5/8". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $10-$20. Final High Bid: $30.

Lot #200. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Three color National Line Rainbo Christmas Tree. Harder type to find. Opaque white core. Six ribbons each is transparent red on green. Nice twisting pattern to the marble. Hard to find. A few tiny airholes. 11/16". Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #201. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Two color National Line Rainbo Zebra. Opaque white with aventurine black ribbon. One sparkle. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $20.

Lot #202. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Three color National Line Rainbo Superman. Opaque light blue base with four red ribbons and two yellow ribbons. Some pinpricks and a tiny flake. Nice design. 21/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final High Bid: $150.

Lot #203. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture Marble - comic. Black transfer of Moon on a mustard base, light green patch marble. Nice transfer. Well centered. Tiny pinprick just at the edge of his hat. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $240.

Lot #204. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Three color National Line Rainbo Golden Rebel. Opaque yellow base. Three red ribbons and three aventurine black ribbons. Tons of aventurine. Very "busy" marble, not a lot of yellow showing. Two small air holes and one tiny moon. This is a shooter size marble. Very hard to find. Almost as large as the one we sold for $3,000 in our March 1998 auction. 13/16". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $900-$1800. Final High Bid: $480.

Lot #205. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Three color National Line Rainbo Superman. Opaque light blue base with four red and two yellow ribbons. This one is shooter size. One small flake and a little pitting. Still, views very nicely from most angles. Hard to find larger ones. 23/32". Near Mint(8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $150.

Lot #206. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Peerless Patch. Lot of eight marbles. Five are black on white (some aventurine), one is yellow on blue, one is red on blue, one is yellow on olive. 5/8". Mint (9.9-9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $35.

Lot #207. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Lot of four marbles. All are two color National Line Rainbo Bumblebees. All have aventurine. All have some damage. 19/32" to 5/8". Near Mint(+) (8.8) to Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $42.

Lot #208. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Original box. Cardboard box. White paper on cardboard. Yellow label on the top reads "25 Prima Agates No. 50 / National Onyx Toy Marbles / Extra Fine Quality". Gropper box. Box bottom has corner tears. Contains fifty 11/16" black opaques. It is likely that the marblesare not original to the box, since there are no marble marks in the top or bottom. 4-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Marbles are 11/16" and Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $37.

Lot #209. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Original box. Original pink cardboard jobber box. Contains twenty eight Peltier Peerless Patches. Box is pink paper on cardboard. Bottom is white paper on cardboard. 4-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 3/4". Mint (9.9). Marbles are 5/8" and Mint. Includes four yellow on olive, eight black on white, four salmon on red, four red on white, four yellow on blue, four red on blue. The marbles may not be original to the box, but they are the same period as the box. Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $290.

Lot #210. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Assorted. Lot of six marbles. Includes a National Line Rainbo (red on cream), three Peerless Patches and two Vitro patches. The peerless are red on salmon (rare), red on white, red on aqua. The National Line Rainbo is Near Mint (8.6), rest are Mint. 19/32" to 23/32". Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $27.

Lot #211. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Assorted. Lot of sixty three marbles. Assortment of Rainbos and multicolors. Most are Mint. 5/8". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #212. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Original package. Original poly bag of "Champion" "Glass Marbles". Contains about thirty Rainbos. 8" x 4" (sight). Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $22.50-$45. Final High Bid: $15.

Lot #213. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Original package. Rare original cardboard stock box. Top reads "National Marbles". Edge reads "100 National Toy Marbles No. 0. Top missing three of four metal tabs, but is reasonably clean. One tape tear. Contains one hundred opalescent Peerless Patch!!!! Very hard marblefind. Half are red on opalescent white, half are green on opalescent green. All are Mint. Box top is Near Mint (8.3). Bottom is Mint. Very hard box to find. Box is 6-3/4" x 6-3/4" x 5/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $1000-$2000. Final High Bid: $775.

Lot #214. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Clear Rainbo. Lot of two marbles. Transparent clear base. Two white ribbons, one red ribbon and one blue ribbon. Excellent examples. These are hard to find. 19/32". Mint (9.9).. Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $78.

Lot #215. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Reproduction box. Reproduction red box for 12 Picture Marbles. Yellow bottom (all the repros are yellow bottoms), red insert, red top. Imprinted in the boxtop and number "149". These were produced for a short period of time about five years ago by a printer in the Midwestwho is a marble collector. Great item to put a complete comic set in. 6-3/4" x 2-1/2" x 3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $80.

Lot #216. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Rainbo (in box). Original rectangular jobber box. The box is pink leather-grained paper on cardboard. These are usually found in orange, hardly ever in pink. 4-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 3/4" and Mint (9.8). Contains twenty eight six-ribbon Rainbos.All are about 5/8". All Mint. The marbles are vintage to the box, although they probably did not originally come with the box. Super set. Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $310.

Lot #217. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Rainbo (in box). Original rectangular jobber box. The box is pink leather-grained paper on cardboard. These are usually found in orange, hardly ever in pink. 4-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 3/4" and Mint (9.8). Contains twenty eight yellow on gray Champion Jr..All are about 5/8". All Mint. The marbles are vintage to the box, although they probably did not originally come with the box. Super set. Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $140.

Lot #218. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. National Line Rainbo. Lot of four marbles. Bumblebee, aventurine black on yellow, 5/8", Near Mint(+) (8.7). Wasp, aventurine black on red, 5/8", Near Mint (8.3). Wasp, aventurine black on red, 58", Near Mint (8.4). Zebra, aventurine black on white, 5/8", Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $46.

Lot #219. PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Reproduction box. Reproduction yellow box for 12 Picture Marbles. Yellow bottom (all the repros are yellow bottoms), red insert, red top. Imprinted in the boxtop and number "149". These were produced for a short period of time about five years ago by a printer in theMidwest who is a marble collector. Great item to put a complete comic set in. 6-3/4" x 2-1/2" x 3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #220. MASTER MARBLE/GLASS COMPANY. Original package. An original "Bulls-eye" cardboard box. Top has the Master logo with concentric colored circles around it. Shows some marbles on the cover. "Mfg'd By Master Marble Co. Clarksburg, W. Va. Bottom has a small rubberized bag and twenty five Master marbles. Five each of five different types. Twenty are in a tray. This is an excellent original set. Top has a couple of rub spots. Everything else is pristine. No fading. 7-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 3/4". Mint (9.9-9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $900.

Lot #221. MASTER MARBLE/GLASS COMPANY. Original box. Original stock box of "50 NO. 4 METEOR". End flap reads "50 Master METEOR Marbles No. 4". Rectangular brown cardboard stock box. Side reads "INSIST ON MARBLES MADE BY MASTERS". Box contains fifty 7/8" clearies. Master Marble Company. Hard to find box, in great shape. One tiny tear. 7-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 3/4" (sight). Mint (9.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final High Bid: $725.

Lot #222. MASTER MARBLE/GLASS COMPANY. Original package. Original No. 13 box. Rectangular "sunbeam" box with oval cutouts. Master Marble Co. Contains thirteen marbles. Box in nice shape, but has some crushing. Clarksburg WV, circa 1941-1961. 4-3/4" x 1-1/2" x 3/4". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $95.

Lot #223. MASTER MARBLE/GLASS COMPANY. Original package. Small cardboard set. Top reads "Official Marble Set / Master Marble Co.". Has Master logo in lower left corner with a red diagonal running corner to corner. End reads "Master No. 20 Marbles". Contains a small tray with small rubberized bag embossed as alligator skin. Also twenty 5/8" Comet patches. Everything is pristine. Rare set. In phenomenal shape. 5" x 3-1/4" x 3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final High Bid: $925.

Lot #224. VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Oxblood Conqueror. Very rare marble. This is a Conqueror with oxblood as the patch. Transparent clear base. Bottom two-thirds is brushed white. Top third is brushed oxblood. Very rare marble. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #225. VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Original poly bag of "Vitro Blackies". 19 count. Bag is Mint. 6" x 3" (sight). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $32.

Lot #226. VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. "Blackbeard's Treasure Chest of Marbles". Cardboard box. Gladding Vitro Agate Company. Contains the original marbles, about two hundred and fifty. Very hard box to find!! Small tear on the label. 6-3/4" x 3-1/2" x 4". Near Mint(+). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $98.

Lot #227. VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Original yellow mesh bag of Conquerors. Label reads "Vitro's Victory Agates 30". In great shape. 6" x 3". Mint. Circa 1940's. Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $60.

Lot #228. VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Original package. Small original cardboard box. Green cover with tan tray. Tray slides out of the cover. Cover is printed on top "12 No. 6 SHOOTERS". Large cellophane panel in the top. No other identifying marks. Still has the original 29 cents sticker on it. Contains twelve 29/32" white parrots. These are opaque white with three colored patches on them. Lots of white showing. Marbles are Mint. Box is 4-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 1". Mint(-) (9.0) (some fading). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $160.

Lot #229. VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Fisher Jewel Tray. Fisher Jewel Tray stamped on the bottom "Vitro Agate Company". Green clearies. Very hard to find the Vitro ones. 3-1/4". Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $38.

Lot #230. MARBLE KING, INC.. Spiderman. Two color Rainbow Spiderman. Opaque white base. Red and blue patch and ribbon. One blue ribbon has some white showing. Some oxblood in the red patch. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #231. MARBLE KING, INC.. Bengal Tiger. I have seen this color combination referred to as a Bengal Tiger or a Captain Marvel. This is a Bumblebee with red on top of the white. Outstanding, large example. One of the largest you will ever find, and the surface is pristine. Rare opportunity. 31/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final High Bid: $525.

Lot #232. MARBLE KING, INC.. Watermelon hybrid. Unbelievable marble. Watermelon/Bumblebee hybrid. Opaque white base. A patch and ribbon of green with aventurine in it. Oxblood on the green patch. A patch and ribbon of red with yellow edging the red patch. A little bit ofwhite shows between one band of yellow and the green. I have never seen a Watermelon with yellow on it before. Very rare marble and in pristine shape. Super example! 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $900-$1800. Final High Bid: $525.

Lot #233. MARBLE KING, INC.. Original package. Poly bag. "Marble King" "100 Rainbow Marbles". Includes the pamphlet "How to be the Marble King on your block", stapled to the header. The bag actually contains predominately Vitro All-Reds. However, the staples are original, so it must have been originally filled that way. 10" x 4" (sight). Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #234. MARBLE KING, INC.. Rainbow. Lot of three marbles. Girl Scout, oxblood in the green patch, 19/32", Mint (9.7). Girl Scout, missing half the yellow patch, 23/32", Mint (9.9). Blue and white patch and ribbon, oxblood in the blue ribbon, 19/32", Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $24.

Lot #235. MARBLE KING, INC.. Rainbow. Lot of two marbles. Both are shooters. Cub Scout, 31/32", Mint (9.9). Bumblebee, some red, 3/4", Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $40.

Lot #236. MARBLE KING, INC.. Original package. Original poly bag of "30 Marine Puries 30" "Marble King Marbles". Contains clearies. 7" x 3" (sight). Mint (9.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $10-$20. Final High Bid: $10.

Lot #237. MARBLE KING, INC.. Cub Scout. Lot of fourteen marbles. Two color Cub Scout Rainbows. Blue and yellow patch and ribbon. Almost all are Mint. All about 5/8". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final High Bid: $37.

Lot #238. MARBLE KING, INC.. Original package. Cardboard Chinko-Checko-Marblo marble set. Berry Pink. Contains set of chinese checkers. Remnants of strapping tape on top. Some metal corner tabs missing. 6" x 3-3/4" x 5/8". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $25.

Lot #239. OTHER MACHINE MADE. German. Striped transparent. Transparent peach base with bands of opaque white striped on the surface on one side. Exhibits the two seam pattern, similar to Master Marble Company marbles, that is typical of German machine mades. In great shape. It has beenreported that these are from the 1930's. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $30.

Lot #240. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Alley Agate. Two color swirl. Tiny marble. Dark purple and white swirl, with metallic on it. These turned up a few years ago. Very hard to find. 3/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final High Bid: $20.

Lot #241. OTHER MACHINE MADE. German. Striped transparent. Transparent peach base with white striping. Two seam design, with seams resembling those on Master Marble marbles. This marble was produced in Germany, probably in the 1960s. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$76. Final High Bid: $11.

Lot #242. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Alley Agate. Lot of six marbles. Assortment of tiny two color swirls. Each is a different color scheme. One has metallic on it. A small group of these turned up a few years ago. Very hard to find. 3/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #243. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Metallic. Lot of three marbles. Two are blue and white swirls with metallic. One is an aventurine green on white swirl. Manufacturer unknown, possibly Alley Agate or Champion Agate. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $27.

Lot #244. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Alox Manufacturing Company. An original "Tit-Tat-Toe" cardboard game box. Has the holes on top for the game. Contains ten Alox Agate transparent swirls in two different colors. In great shape. Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #245. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Original package. Yellow cardboard sleeve advertising Red Goose Shoes. Two oval cutouts. Same basic size as an Akro No. 16 box. Box is 3-1/2" x 3/4" x 3/4" and Mint. Contains five 5/8" Rainbos. All Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $135-$275. Final High Bid: $100.

Lot #246. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Original box. Original printed jobber box. This is the red top with the multicolor marbles on it. In great shape. 4" x 3" (sight). Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $130.

Lot #247. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Ravenswood Novelty Works. Lot of three items. Four page catalogue from the 1930's or early 1940's. This is the orange one. Other two items are a blank sheet of letterhead and a blank invoice from the company. Everything is Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final High Bid: $75.

Lot #248. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Cairo Novelty Company. Lot of six marbles. All are transparent or opaque swirls. Nice group from this company. 19/32" to 5/8". Mint (9.9-9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $17.

Lot #249. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Swirls. Lot of seventy five marbles. Assortment of common swirls. Many colors represented. Includes Alley, Ravenswood, and Champion. Some slags here too. Many are damaged. 19/32" to 11/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $16.

Lot #250. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Original package. Original wood sleeve. Outer sleeve is wood covered by multicolor paper. Reads on various sides " 3 "Marbles" 1cent" and "Made in Japan". Some water damage. Inner tray is paper covered wood. Multicolor paper. Contains three 5/8" crease pontil transitionals. Marbles are Mint. Box is 1-7/8" x 3/4" x 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final High Bid: $130.

Lot #251. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Original package. Original cardboard box. Orange. Top reads "Marbles and Dice / for playing / WAHOO / manufactured by / Matthews Mfg. Co., Newton Iowa". Contains seven marbles and two plastic die. Six marbles are Heaton swirls, the other is a patch oxblood. End flaps are torn. This is the accessory set for the game Wahoo. I have had the board several times in my CyberAuctions, but this set did not come with the board. Box is 3-1/2" x 1-5/8" x 5/8". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final High Bid: $49.

Lot #252. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Original box. Hard to find original jobber box. "Tournament Glass Marbles" "The Rosenthal Co. New York City". Rectangular box. Top has a blue and red checkerboard pattern on yellow, along with the Rosenthal logo. Minor rubbing at edges, and several small waterstains. Bottom is yellow. Mint(-). Includes a rubberized textile bag printed in white "Marbles". Bag is Mint. Includes twenty five patch oxbloods, almost all Mint. Marble divider is probably newer than the box. Includes a Perfect Attendance Certificate dated November 21, 1930. The certificate is contemporary to the box, so presumably this box was a gift for perfect attendance at school. Nice set. Harder style to find. Box is 8-3/4" x 3-1/2" x 5/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$700. Final High Bid: $725.

Lot #253. OTHER MACHINE MADE. Original package. Small red cardboard sleeve. Read's "Allies" "3 onyx marbles". J Pressman box. Contains three Alley Agate swirls. 2-1/4" x 3/4" x 3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $45.

Lot #254. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. . Lot of twenty seven marbles. Includes Popeye corkscrew, wire pull, Ravenswoods, Czechoslovakian fortune telling marble, Vitros, Peltiers, Champions. Nice assortment. Some Mint, some damaged. 5/8" to 1". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #255. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. . Lot of approximately one thousand one hundred marbles. Nice assortment of machine mades. Includes a damaged Superman and several other damaged Peltier National Line Rainbos. Nice additional assortment of machine mades. Great for sorting through. Super group. Almost all Mint. 5/8" to 3/4". Mint (9.9) to Good (7.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final High Bid: $460.

Lot #256. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. . Lot of fourteen marbles. Mostly Peltier, some Vitro and Alley. Includes a peewee Christmas Tree (buffed), a Rebel (damaged), Some Rainbos. An early red Akro slag shooter (damage). Common Vitros. 5/8" to 15/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $55.

Lot #257. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. Packages. Lot of ten items. Four 25 count Marble King modern Rainbows (poly). One 6 count Marble King modern Rainbows (poly). One 20 count Marble King modern Rainbows with an Incredible Hulk header (poly). One older 5 count Marble King Big Boy cat's eye marbles (poly). One older 40 count Vitro Agate bag with conquerors (poly). Two fake Alox Agate bags (one poly, one mesh). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $39.

Lot #258. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. . Lot of twenty eight marbles. Assortment of Akro corkscrews, Alley Agates, Marble King, Peltier and two handmade swirls. All have some damage. 19/32" to 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.9) to Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final High Bid: $37.

Lot #259. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. . Lot of two hundred fifty six marbles. Excellent sorting group. Includes virtually all makers. Many different types. You are sure to be not disappointed. 5/8" to 11/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.5). About half Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final High Bid: $210.

Lot #260. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. Slag. Lot of about seventy marbles. Assortment of slags. Includes green, brown, blue and purple. One aqua. All makers represented. 5/8" to 11/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.4). More than half Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final High Bid: $85.

Lot #261. ASSORTED MACHINE MADE. Patch. Lot of seventy six marbles. Assortment of patches. Includes Peltier, Akro, Master and Vitro. Nice group. Many are Mint. 9/16" to 11/16". Mint (9.9) to Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #262. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Robert Dane. Small Joseph Coat swirl. Handmade by Bob Dane, but not signed. 1". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $27.

Lot #263. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Salazar Art Glass. Bird of Paradise design. Dichroic blue background with a bird of paradise in bloom in front of a large white moon. Handmade and signed "DP Salazar 6/98". 1-3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #264. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Fulton Parker Glass. Bandito design. Transparent clear base with a subsurface layer of opaque white and transparent blue bands, folded to resemble a Bandito's bandanna. Handmade and signed "FP 97". 1-9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final High Bid: $45.

Lot #265. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Hamon Art Glass. Naked solid core swirl with lutz on it. Slight lobing. A beautiful marble. Handmade and signed "JHM 98". John Hamon Miller. 2-1/2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final High Bid: $45.

Lot #266. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Davis Handmade Marbles. Fillegrana design. Translucent blue subsurface layer with latticinio bands of various colors on it. Handmade and signed "Jim Davis". 1-1/2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $35.

Lot #267. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Fritz Glass. Prototype of the "Half and Half". Not in production yet. Top half is a Joseph Coat of blue and orange. Bottom half is a Joseph Coat of black and white bands.Signed "FG 98". 1-9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $120.

Lot #268. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Fritz Glass. Limited Edition! Indian. Opaque black base with subsurface orange strands. Fritz Lauenstein only made three of these, and individually numbered them. Handmade and signed "Fritz 1998 3-3" (#3 of 3 total). 1-9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final High Bid: $110.

Lot #269. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Sam Hogue. Lot of seven marbles. Nice assortment of designs by Sam Hogue. All signed "SLH". 1-5/8" to 1-3/4". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $140-$275. Final High Bid: $90.

Lot #270. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Gibson Glass. Lot of two marbles. One is a snakeskin, one is a feather pattern. Both are pink and blue on white. Unsigned. 1-7/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final High Bid: $31.

Lot #271. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Hamon Art Glass. Lot of four marbles. All are handmade by John Hamon Miller. One is a sulphide in blue glass. Others are swirls. Only two are signed. 1-3/8" to 2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final High Bid: $70.

Lot #272. CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Hamon Art Glass. Lot of five marbles. Assortment of styles. All handmade by John Hamon Miller. Very nice. 7/8" to 15/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final High Bid: $55.

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