Absentee Marble Auction #40 closed on Friday, December 15, 2000. This auction consists of 250 lots. This is predominately parts of one exceptional collection, with some additions. It is well-balanced with a number of rare and unusual items in this auction.

The catalogue is listed below. If you click on the Lot #, an image of the lot will appear in the window at the lower right.

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There is a  5% buyer premium (not reflected in the prices below)

Lots in Sale (with final prices):

 

Lot #1.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of a rooster. Average detail. Small air bubble on each side. Set off center. Surface in great shape. One tiny moon near bottom pontil. 2-1/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $275-$550. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #2.SULPHIDE. .

Figure is a standing horse with saddle blanket and English riding saddle. Above average detail to figure. Small air bubble floating above saddle. Well centered. Minor air bubbles floating in marble. Some small chips and small subsurface moons. Rare figure. 2-1/8". Good (7.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #3.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of a totem pole eagle. Excellent detail. No air bubbles. Well centered. Tips of each wing are missing. Very lightly buffed, a little damage remains. 1-15/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $130.

 

Lot #4.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of the numeral #2. Ornate figure. Small air bubble on part of one side. Well centered. One barely visible subsurface moon on the side. 1-5/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $385.

 

Lot #5.SULPHIDE. .

Figure is a standing ram. Excellent detail. Some minor floating air bubbles, nothing on the figure. Off centered. Big. Tiny chip and some minor scratching. 2-1/4". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $210.

 

Lot #6.SULPHIDE. .

Seated bear. Excellent detail. Well centered. No air bubbles. Tiny chip at top, some very minor pits, some very minor roughness. 1-7/8". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $140-$280. Final Bid: $140.

 

Lot #7.SULPHIDE. .

Figure is a donkey. Excellent detail. No air bubbles. Well centered. Very large for the marble. Surface very lightly buffed. Pontil is still present, as well as a few tiny moons. 1-7/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final Bid: $150.

 

Lot #8.SULPHIDE. .

Girl seated in an upside down chair. Average detail. No air bubbles.Slightly off center. Polished surface. 1-11/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $300.

 

Lot #9.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of an eagle. Above average detail. No air bubbles. Very slightly off center. Several tiny and small subsurface moons. Views very well. 1-9/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $135.

 

Lot #10.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of Santa Claus. Above average detail. Very well centered. No air bubbles. Large figure for the marble size. A couple of tiny chips, a couple of tiny subsurface moons, some very light scratching. 1-5/8". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $1200-$2400. Final Bid: $1550.

 

Lot #11.SULPHIDE. .

Figure is a ewe with a suckling lamb on one side of it. Very rare figure. Above average detail. No air bubbles. Well centered. Tiny chip on the side, a couple of tiny subsurface moons. 1-11/16". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $400.

 

Lot #12.SULPHIDE. .

Very rare figure. Praying female "angel". Young girl in a dress. Standing with hands clasped in prayer. Has two large angel wings on her back. Standing on the ground with a flower growing at either side of her legs. Above average detail. No air bubbles. Set slightly high. This is a definitive sulphide. Exceptional example of a Victorian mourning remembrances. Surface has a small flake on the side, which does not detract from viewing. A couple of tiny pits. Very rare. 1-11/16". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $1000-$2000. Final Bid: $1550.

 

Lot #13.SULPHIDE. .

Figure is an owl, standing on a perch. Above average detail. Just slightly off-center. Very shallow silvering air bubble on its back. Excellent. Surface in very nice shape, with just a tiny bit of rubbing. 1-11/16". Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #14.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of the numeral #7. Nice detail. Set off center. Small air bubble in its crook. Polished surface. 1-7/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $210-$425. Final Bid: $220.

 

Lot #15.SULPHIDE. .

Slightly blue tinted glass. Figure is a naked bathing girl. Excellent detail to the figure. Set slightly low and off center. Several tiny and small subsurface moons, but on the sides, not in front or back. 1-5/8". Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $475-$950. Final Bid: $435.

 

Lot #16.SULPHIDE. .

"Donut-hole" defensive weasel. Rare figure. Large donut hole in its center. Weasel with arched back in defensive pose. Excellent detail. Well centered. Rare marble!!! Polished surface. 1-5/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $310.

 

Lot #17.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of a standing bear, holding a plate or some other sort of flat object. Excellent detail. Set slightly high. No air bubbles. Three tiny chips, a couple of very tiny scratches. 1-1/2". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $135.

 

Lot #18.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of a parrot on a perch. Above average detail to the figure. Well centered. No air bubbles. Very nice. Has a cold roll whorl on the top, tiny subsurface moon on the side and a tiny chip near the bottom. 1-1/2". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final Bid: $160.

 

Lot #19.SULPHIDE. .

Bust of Jenny Lind. Average detail. Minor annealing cracks at the bottom of the figure. Set high in the marble. No air bubbles. Polished surface. 1-3/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $385.

 

Lot #20.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of a weasel or ferret. Average detail. Off center. Buffed, lots of tiny chips and tiny subsurface moons remain. 1-7/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $120.

 

Lot #21.SULPHIDE. .

Ornate numeral #5. Excellent detail. Very minor air bubbles in the open spaces. Set slightly high. Several tiny subsurface moons. 1-1/4". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final Bid: $360.

 

Lot #22.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of a seated squirrel. Excellent detail. No air bubbles on the figure, some tiny ones floating in the marble. Figure is set high. Several very tiny chips, don't really detract from viewing. 1-1/16". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $140.

 

Lot #23.SULPHIDE. .

Figure is the numeral #6 (based on where the pontil is). Excellent detail. Small air bubble on the front side. Slightly off center. One tiny pit. 1-5/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $385.

 

Lot #24.SULPHIDE. .

Figure of a standing male lion. Average detail. No air bubbles. Nicely centered. Polished surface. 1-3/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #25.SULPHIDE. .

Owl perched on a branch, with outstretched wings. Exceptional detail. No air bubbles. Well centered. Small marble. Polished surface. 1-1/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $170.

 

Lot #26.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

White latticinio core swirl. Slightly "smokey" base glass. Outer layer is two bands of pink on yellow and white, one blue on yellow and white, one green on yellow and white. Air bubble on part of the core. Some minor pits and very minor surface scratches. Tiny melt flat spot. 2-3/8". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $240.

 

Lot #27.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

White latticinio core. Four outer bands. Two pink, blue and white. Two pink, green and white. Heavily polished. 2-1/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $90.

 

Lot #28.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Two are blue, red and white. Two are green, red and yellow. Outer layer is two sets of white strands and two sets of yellow strands. Buffed. Pontils partially present, and some minor damage. 2-1/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #29.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Alternating orange and white latticinio core. True orange! Stunning. Outer layer is six bands. Three pink and green, three pink on yellow. Two tiny subsurface moons, a couple of pits. Very rare, especially given the size. 2-1/16". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final Bid: $370.

 

Lot #30.SWIRL. Solid core.

Opaque white core. Seven pink bands, four blue bands, two green bands on the core. The pink bands are encrusted by tiny air bubbles. Outer layer is a cage of yellow strands. Very lightly buffed, probably to remove a haze. Pontils remain. Remnants of moons remain. 2-1/8". Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final Bid: $195.

 

Lot #31.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Yellow latticinio core. Outer layer is six bands. Three are green, pink and yellow. Three are blue, pink and white. Very lightly buffed, probably to remove a haze. Pontils remain and the remnants of some tiny moons. 1-15/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final Bid: $130.

 

Lot #32.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Based on the construction of the bands, you would almost call this a four-ribbon core. Each band is stripes of color on a colored base. One each of pink on yellow, blue on white, pink on white, green on yellow. One outer strand of yellow. Very odd design. Small chip, couple of tiny chips, several small subsurface moons. 1-15/16". Good(+) (7.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $90.

 

Lot #33.SWIRL. Divided core.

Six-band core. Three are pink on yellow, three are blue on white. Outer layer is three pairs of yellow strands and three pairs of white strands. Tiny chip, some pitting, some tiny subsurface moons, some light scratching. 1-7/8". Good(+) (7.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #34.SWIRL. Divided core.

Three band core. Wide bands. Each is blue, white, pink and yellow. Outer layer is three sets of white strands. Polished, remnants of subsurface moons remain. 2". Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #35.SWIRL. Divided core.

From near and end of the cane. Three band core. Each is pink on white and yellow, edged by blue. One band has both blue edges, one has one blue edge, one is missing a blue edge. Outer layer is a partial cage of white strands. Two tiny dirt melt spots, otherwise surface is pristine. 2". Mint (9.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$700. Final Bid: $275.

 

Lot #36.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

From near an end of the cane. Orange latticinio core. More than half the core is missing. Outer layer is six bands of blue on white. Overall subsurface moons. 1-15/16". Good(+) (7.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $81.

 

Lot #37.SWIRL. Ribbon core.

Double ribbon core. Two fat ribbons. Each is the same complex pattern of pink, blue, green, yellow and white. Outer layer is two sets of white and yellow strands mirroring the ribbon edges. Polished. 2-1/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $150.

 

Lot #38.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

White latticinio core. Four outer bands of blue, pink and white. Polished, damage remains. Fake pontils. 1-3/4". Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $55.

 

Lot #39.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Two are pink and green on yellow. Two are pink and blue on white. Outer layer is four sets of white strands. Tiny chip, tiny subsurface moons, some very minor haze. 1-5/8". Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $90.

 

Lot #40.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Each a different color scheme. Outer layer is set of yellow strands and a set of white strands. Two sets missing. Polished. 1-11/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final Bid: $55.

 

Lot #41.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Lightly tinted green base. White latticinio core. Outer layer is two pink on white bands, two blue on white bands. One tiny chip, some very minor haze. 1-13/16". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #42.SWIRL. Solid core.

Yellow core. Pink and green bands on it. Outer layer is a cage of white strands. Thick outer casing. Overall tiny chips and rubbing. 2". Good (7.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #43.SWIRL. Divided core.

Tiny bubble filled base. Three band core. Each band is pink, blue, green, white and yellow. Outer layer is three sets of white strands. Surface has several very tiny subsurface moons. Beauty. 1-11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final Bid: $130.

 

Lot #44.SWIRL. Divided core.

Three band core. Each band is wide, not much space between them. Each is red, white and olive. Outer layer is three sets of yellow and white bands. Core is shrunken on one side. Some subsurface moons. Odd coloring. 1-15/16". Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #45.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Yellow latticinio core. Outer layer is three pink on white bands and two white bands. Two chips and a tiny subsurface moon. 1-11/16". Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #46.SWIRL. Solid core.

White solid core. Four shallow lobes. Pink bubble-encrusted band in each trough, blue band on two peaks, green band on the two other peaks. Outer layer is four sets of yellow strands. Subsurface moon, couple of sparkles, some very light scratches.1-11/16". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $95.

 

Lot #47.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Yellow latticinio core. Outer layer is four bands. Two red, one blue, one green. Lightly buffed. Pontils intact, damage remains. 1-9/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #48.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Two are pink on white, one is blue on white, one is green on white. Outer layer is four sets of yellow strands. Double twist. Small chip, several tiny chips, several tiny subsurface moon, some light scratching. 1-9/16". Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #49.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Two are pink and green on white, two are pink and blue on white. Outer layer is four sets of white strands. Very lightly green tinted base glass. Some pitting, tiny chips and small subsurface moons. 1-7/16". Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #50.SWIRL. Solid core.

Three panel core. Each is yellow and orange bands, separated by blue. Outer layer is three sets of white strands. Buffed, with a large chip remaining and some smaller chips remaining. 1-1/2". Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final Bid: $55.

 

Lot #51.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Rare four-layer swirl. White latticinio core. Next layer is a pink band and a green band. Next layer is a pink and blue on yellow band, and a pink and green on white band. Outer layer is two sets of yellow strands. Lightly buffed, probably to remove some haze. Pontils are pretty much intact, a little damage remains. 1-7/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $85.

 

Lot #52.SWIRL. Solid core.

Green on white bands, alternating with orange and white strands. Outer layer is a cage of orange, light blue, white, and red strands and bands. Overall very light chipping. Odd coloring. 1-5/16". Good(+) (7.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $95.

 

Lot #53.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Two orange on yellow, two blue on white. Outer layer is two sets of white strands and two sets of yellow strands. No damage, in very nice shape. 1-3/16". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #54.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Orange latticinio core. Outer layer is four blue bands and three white bands. Surface has been buffed, probably to remove some haze. A little damage remains. Pontils are intact. 1-1/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #55.SWIRL. Divided core.

Very odd coloring. Four band core. Very dark purple on white, edged with "true" pink. Outer layer is four sets of yellow strands. Several barely visible subsurface moons. 1". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $40.

 

Lot #56.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

White latticinio core. Outer layer is four bands. Two are orange and yellow, two are green and yellow. A couple of sparkles. 1-1/16". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $32.50-$65. Final Bid: $40.

 

Lot #57.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Light green base (nice color). White latticinio core. Outer layer is two sets of white strands, missing a set. One little scratch spot. Nice. 1-1/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #58.SWIRL. Divided core.

Four band core. Each is bright yellow. Outer layer is four bands. Two bright white, two bright orange. Turned at ninety degrees to the core. Odd design. Great coloring. Probably English. Two tiny pinpricks. Super. 31/32". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $85.

 

Lot #59.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Alternating orangered and white latticinio core. Outer layer is two bands of orange and white, and two of yellow and white. Some small chips. 11/16". Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final Bid: $40.

 

Lot #60.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Bright orange latticinio core. Gorgeous color. Outer layer is four bands. Two are green on white, two are blue on white. Some pits and sparkles. 13/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final Bid: $35.

 

Lot #61.SWIRL. Ribbon core.

Single ribbon core swirl. Yellow ribbon. PInk bands on either face, green band on each edge. Outer layer is a set of white strands mirroring each face. Lightly buffed, probably to remove haze. Damage remains. 3/4". Pre-Sale Estimate: $22.50-$45. Final Bid: $15.

 

Lot #62.SWIRL. Ribbon core.

Naked double ribbon core swirl. Each ribbon is the same pattern of pink, green, white and yellow. No outer layer. Gorgeous. One dirt spot, no damage. 11/16". Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final Bid: $85.

 

Lot #63.SWIRL. Ribbon core.

Naked single ribbon core. Ribbon is opaque white band, flanked by opaque red band on one edge and translucent dark purple band on the other edge. Sometimes referred to as the "German Flag" swirl. Surface in great shape. Stunning. Two very tiny pinpricks. 25/32". Mint (9.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final Bid: $140.

 

Lot #64.SWIRL. Latticinio core.

Lot of two marbles. Matched pair, off the same cane. English colors. White latticinio core. Outer layer is three light green bands alternating with three yellow bands. Each has a couple of pinpricks. 21/32". Mint (9.4 & 9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $55.

 

Lot #65.END OF DAY. Cloud.

Cloud type of end of day. Pink and white core, visible through the top of the marble. Subsurface layer of opaque white, covered by transparent pink splotches and opaque blue spots. From near the beginning of the cane. Overall very light haze, and a couple of moons. 2-1/8". Good(+) (7.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $250.

 

Lot #66.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Opaque white subsurface layer. Slightly shrunken on one side. Two panels of stretched dark blue spots. Two panels of "chunky" red spots. Bottom pontil was broken off cane and then ground. Faceted with "break chip" on it. Overall, perhaps a half dozen pits or tiny chips. Beauty. 1-7/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $325-$650. Final Bid: $280.

 

Lot #67.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Very nice onionskin with mica. Transparent clear base. Opaque yellow subsurface layer. Pink skin with a nice sprinkling of mica. Small flake at top. Tiny chip, tiny moon. Beauty!!! 2-3/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final Bid: $360.

 

Lot #68.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Very rare marble. Sixteen lobe onionskin with mica from near an end of the cane. Transparent clear base. Core is a mix of opaque white and opaque yellow. Covered by pink and turquoise spots. Sixteen lobes, ranging from deep to shallow. Well-spaced. Nice sprinkling of mica. The marble is from near the end of the cane (last of cane). This is because the lobing ends about two-thirds of the way down the marble. Very unusual. Some tiny subsurface moons and sparkles. Several air bubbles in the marble. Gorgeous marble, extremely rare. 2-1/4". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $1200-$2400. Final Bid: $925.

 

Lot #69.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Transparent blue tinted base. Subsurface layer of white, with lots of clear spaces. Shrunken on one side. Two panels of blue and two of pink. Several small pits, a couple of tiny subsurface moons. 1-13/16". Near Mint (8.5). Provenance: ex-Mary Louise Stanley collection. Retains tag on it "37 CGT 1010". Pictured in the book "Children's Glass Toys, as item #1010. Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $330.

 

Lot #70.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Four panel onionskin. Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two panels of yellow. Overall skin of pink with a little blue. Large chip, several smaller chips. 1-11/16". Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $120.

 

Lot #71.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Exceptional. Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two yellow panels. Pink on the yellow, blue on the remaining two white panels. Surface is exceptional. 1-3/4". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $430.

 

Lot #72.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Very interesting. Base glass is transparent light gree. Core is two panels of green on yellow and two of pink on white. Slight lobe to each panel. Shrunken on one side. Overall pitting, two small flakes, a couple of very small subsurface moons. Very odd marble. 2". Good (7.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final Bid: $250.

 

Lot #73.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Four-panel lobed onionskin. Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Four lobes. Two deep, two shallow. Two panels of green, two of pink. Some blue. Large chip at top, smaller chips elsewhere. 1-15/16". Good (7.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$700. Final Bid: $201.

 

Lot #74.END OF DAY. Cloud.

Rare single-pontil cloud. Transparent clear base. Opaque white mushroom cloud, filling about three-quarters of the marble. Two yellow panels, one blue panel, one green panel. Panels are on the lower part of the mushroom. Overall skin of very "chunky" pink. Two small subsurface moons. Superb. 2-1/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final Bid: $700.

 

Lot #75.END OF DAY. Cloud.

Another rare single-pontil cloud. Transparent clear base. Snow-white mushroom cloud filling about three-quarters of the marble. Two pink panels, two blue panels. A little yellow and green. Left-twist. The panels are on the very bottom of the mushroom. The marble appears to be buffed, and possibly reheated. The bottom pontil is pretty much intact. 2". Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $230.

 

Lot #76.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Four-panel onionskin. Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two panels of pink on mustard, two panels of blue. No color at the very top, possibly from near the beginning of the cane. Tiny annealing fracture, some sparkles, a little rubbing. Very nice marble. 2-1/16". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $130.

 

Lot #77.END OF DAY. Cloud.

Very interesting marble. Transparent clear base. Core is a four-panel cloud. Two wide panels of yellow, two narrow panels of translucent white. Pink, blue and two green panels. Large piece of oven brick. Heavily polished, possibly reheated. Stunning. 1-31/32". Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $150.

 

Lot #78.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Three-lobe onionskin. Transparent clear base. Opaque yellow core with pink skin. Three very deep lobes. Two small subsurface moons, a couple of tiny subsurface moons. 1-11/16". Near Mint(-) (8.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $180-$375. Final Bid: $330.

 

Lot #79.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Transparent clear base. White core. Two panels of pink on yellow, two panels of blue. A number of small and tiny chips. 1-3/4". Good (7.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #80.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Four-panel onionskin. Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two pink panels. Overall blue skin (with only a little blue on one pink panel). Two pits. 1-5/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $145.

 

Lot #81.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Four panel onionskin. Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two wide pink panels, narrow blue panel, narrow green panel. Shrunken on one side. Overall haze and a couple of tiny chips. 3/4". Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $35.

 

Lot #82.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Opaque white core with blue skin. A couple of pits. 23/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $32.50-$65. Final Bid: $35.

 

Lot #83.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Core is white, bright yellow, some blue and some ruddy orange. Overall tiny chips. 11/16". Good (7.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final Bid: $20.

 

Lot #84.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Joseph Coat type. English colors. Transparent clear base. Subsurface layer of bands of white, orange, lime green and a little blue. One melt chip. 13/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #85.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two wide pink panels, two narrow blue panels. Some tiny chips, some minor haze. 15/16". Good (7.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $37.50-$75. Final Bid: $20.

 

Lot #86.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Transparent very lightly tinted blue base. Translucent white core with transparent pink skin. One small flake. 27/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $55-$110. Final Bid: $30.

 

Lot #87.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two wide pink panels, two narrow blue panels. Two tiny chips. 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final Bid: $30.

 

Lot #88.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Four-panel onionskin. Transparent clear base. Two panels of pink on yellow, two of blue on white. One pinprick. 9/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final Bid: $30.

 

Lot #89.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Yellow core. Pink skin with one narrow green panel. Several annealing fractures. 19/32". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final Bid: $30.

 

Lot #90.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Opaque white core. Two blue panels, two pink panels. One tiny flake. 5/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $32.50-$65. Final Bid: $30.

 

Lot #91.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Opaque white subsurface layer. Green skin. 17/32". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $40.

 

Lot #92.END OF DAY. Panelled onionskin.

Four-panels. Transparent clear base. Very narrow core. Two white panels, two yellow panels. Overall blue skin. The yellow panels are lobed. 1/2". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #93.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Lot of two marbles. Pink on white, 1/2", Near Mint(+) (8.8). Four-panel onionskin, two pink panels, two blue panels, 7/16", Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #94.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Lot of two marbles. Four-panel, two pink panels, two green panels, 1/2", Mint (9.9). Pink on white, 15/32", Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #95.SWIRL. Joseph Coat.

Transparent clear base. Core is packed strands of red, green, white, yellow, light green. Shrunken on one side. One melt spot. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #96.SWIRL. Joseph Coat.

Transparent clear base. Subsurface layer of strands of red, blue, yellow and green. Lots of clear spaces. Three melt holes. 5/8". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final Bid: $40.

 

Lot #97.END OF DAY. Onionskin.

Very rare marble. Huge onionskin with lutz band. Transparent clear base. Subsurface layer of white. Blue skin with some pink. Yellow core, visible, because the top pontil has no color. One small lutz band, about 1" in length. This would be a stunning marble, even without the lutz. One tiny subsurface moon, else the surface is pristine. Superb. 2-1/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Views much better than the grade. Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final Bid: $675.

 

Lot #98.LUTZ. Banded.

Error marble. Transparent clear base. Four blue bands. One white-edged lutz band. One white-edged clear band (missing the lutz). Very light haze. 7/8". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $85.

 

Lot #99.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent clear base. Four light blue bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. One tiny flake. 25/32". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #100.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent clear base. Four light green bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. Some pinpricking. 5/8". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #101.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent clear base. Four light blue bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. Tiny melt spot, tiny sparkle. 19/32". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #102.LUTZ. Banded.

Lot of two marlbes. Both transparent clear base. One is light green bands, 15/32", Good(+) (7.9). Other is light blue bands, 15/32", Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $130-$275. Final Bid: $100.

 

Lot #103.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent clear base. Four transparent yellow bands. Two lutz bands (one has one white strand). 7/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #104.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent olive green base. Four white bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. Pinpricking. 25/32". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $160-$325. Final Bid: $175.

 

Lot #105.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent blue base. Four white bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. A couple of pits. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $140.

 

Lot #106.LUTZ. Banded.

Opaque black base. Four white bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. Some pits. 25/32". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $250.

 

Lot #107.LUTZ. Banded.

Opaque black base. Four light green bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. Two tiny flakes. 11/16". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $180.

 

Lot #108.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent dark purple maglite base. Four green bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. One very tiny pinprick. 25/32". Mint (9.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $420.

 

Lot #109.LUTZ. Banded.

Transparent dark purple maglite base. Four red bands. Two white-edged lutz bands. Lightly buffed, pontils are intact. 9/16". Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $230.

 

Lot #110.LUTZ. End of day onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Yellow core. Nice lutz layer. Two very tiny chips. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final Bid: $150.

 

Lot #111.LUTZ. End of day onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Green and white core. Nice lutz layer. One melt chip. 5/8". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final Bid: $150.

 

Lot #112.LUTZ. End of day onionskin.

Transparent clear base. Green skin on yellow core. One lutz band. 9/16". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final Bid: $180.

 

Lot #113.LUTZ. Mist.

Transparent green core. Layer of lutz floating on the core. Casing of clear glass. Two subsurface moons. 9/16". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $175-$350. Final Bid: $140.

 

Lot #114.LUTZ. Indian.

Opaque black core. Two bands of yellow and white covering about thirty percent of the core. Covered by a layer of lutz. Casing of clear glass. Polished. 23/32". Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $460.

 

Lot #115.LUTZ. Indian.

Transparent amethyst maglite core. Two bands of white, yellow and blue covering about seventy percent of the core. Covered by a layer of lutz. Casing of clear glass. Several tiny chips. 9/16". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #116.LUTZ. Ribbon.

Transparent green base. Opaque white ribbon. Lutz band on either ribbon edge. Lightly buffed, probably to remove a haze. Damage remains. 25/32". Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $180.

 

Lot #117.LUTZ. Ribbon.

Transparent clear base. Opaque white ribbon. Pink on either face. Lutz band on either ribbon edge. Tiny flake, a little pinpricking. 11/16". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $230.

 

Lot #118.LUTZ. Ribbon.

Transparent clear base. Ribbon is one ribbon of light blue, and one of transparent yellow.. Lutz band on either ribbon edge. Small flake. 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $325-$650. Final Bid: $280.

 

Lot #119.LUTZ. Ribbon.

Transparent clear base. Ribbon is one ribbon of light green, and one of light yellow.. Lutz band on either ribbon edge. One very tiny pit, tiny flake. 21/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $250.

 

Lot #120.LUTZ. Ribbon.

Transparent aqua base. Opaque white ribbon. Lutz band on either ribbon edge. Tiny flake. 19/32". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $275-$550. Final Bid: $250.

 

Lot #121.OTHER HANDMADE. Banded Opaque.

Green base. Orange and red narrow bands and loops on the surface. One spot where the color flaked off the base. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $210.

 

Lot #122.OTHER HANDMADE. Banded opaque.

Semi-opaque white base. Two bands of blue, green and yellow, covering about thirty percent of the surface. One air hole. 21/32". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $225-$450. Final Bid: $190.

 

Lot #123.OTHER HANDMADE. Banded opaque.

Blue base. Covered by bands of red, yellow, white and gray. Several tiny chips, overall haze. 11/16". Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $35.

 

Lot #124.OTHER HANDMADE. Banded Opaque.

Semi-opaque opalescent white base. Two bands of pink covering about thirty percent of the surface. One tiny pinprick. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #125.OTHER HANDMADE. Banded Opaque.

Semi-opaque opalescent white base. Two bands of pink covering about thirty percent of the surface. Some pitting. 21/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #126.OTHER HANDMADE. Banded Opaque.

Semi-opaque white base. Two bands of orange covering about forty percent of the surface. Two tiny pits and a sparkle. 23/32". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final Bid: $61.

 

Lot #127.SWIRL. Peppermint.

Peppermint with mica. Transparent clear base. Opaque white subsurface layer. Four pink bands. Two wide blue bands with mica. Tiny flake, some pits, a little scratching. 21/32". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $240.

 

Lot #128.OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth.

Large marble. Semi-opaque white base. Seventeen blue bands. Two small flakes, overall tiny subsurface moons and sparkles. 1-3/4". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $950-$1900. Final Bid: $825.

 

Lot #129.OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth.

Opaque black base. Seventeen white bands. Overall light haze and a couple of tiny chips. 23/32". Good(+) (7.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #130.OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth.

Opaque black base. Thirteen white bands. Overall light haze and a couple of tiny chips. 7/8". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $460.

 

Lot #131.OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth.

Semi-opaque white base. Fifteen pink bands. Two tiny sparkles. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $160.

 

Lot #132.OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth.

Opaque white base. Twenty blue bands. Stunning. 21/32". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $225-$450. Final Bid: $195.

 

Lot #133.OTHER HANDMADE. Clambroth.

Opaque white base. Six green bands alternating with six pink bands. Super. Dimple at the top pontil, a couple of tiny sparkles. 19/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $140.

 

Lot #134.OTHER HANDMADE. Mica.

Huge emerald green mica. Super subsurface layer of thick mica. Several small chips and flakes, some pitting and subsurface moons. 2-3/8". Good (7.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $375-$750. Final Bid: $280.

 

Lot #135.OTHER HANDMADE. Mica.

Teal mica. Two tiny chips, a couple of pits. 25/32". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final Bid: $15.

 

Lot #136.OTHER HANDMADE. Mica.

Light green mica. Large flakes of mica. Surface has some tiny chips. 11/16". Near Mint (8.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $10-$20. Final Bid: $15.

 

Lot #137.OTHER HANDMADE. Mica.

Lot of two marbles. Green, 5/8", Mint(-) (9.0). Clear, 5/8", Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final Bid: $20.

 

Lot #138.OTHER HANDMADE. Mica.

Lot of two marbles. Blue, 5/8", Near Mint(-) (8.2). Clear, 11/16", Good (7.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $10-$20. Final Bid: $22.

 

Lot #139.OTHER HANDMADE. Mica.

Lot of two marbles. Aqua, 9/16", Near Mint(-) (8.2). Green, 11/16", Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final Bid: $15.

 

Lot #140.OTHER HANDMADE. Mica.

Lot of three marbles. Clear, 17/32", Near Mint(-) (8.0). Teal, 9/16", Near Mint (8.4). Teal, 19/32", Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final Bid: $30.

 

Lot #141.OTHER HANDMADE. Indian.

Opaque black base. Two bands of color covering about fifty percent of the surface. One is pink and yellow, other is blue and white. One pit. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $45.

 

Lot #142.OTHER HANDMADE. Indian.

Opaque black base. Two bands covering about fifty percent of the surface. Each is stretched pale white. 21/32". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #143.OTHER HANDMADE. Slag.

Two-pontil handmade slag. Transparent dark purple. Stretched white on it. Some chips. 11/16". Good (7.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $10-$20. Final Bid: $15.

 

Lot #144.SWIRL. Banded.

Transparent olive green base. Three white bands. Some chips. 5/8". Good (7.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $5-$10. Final Bid: $5.

 

Lot #145.SWIRL. Caramel.

Transparent dark caramel brown base. Bands and swirls of translucent white in it. Several small and tiny subsurface moons. 1". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #146.SWIRL. Butterscotch.

Semi-opaque pinkish brown base with transparent pink bands on it. Two tiny subsurface moons. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $65.

 

Lot #147.END OF DAY. Banded.

Hard to find type. Transparent cobalt blue base. Two subsurface bands of stretched white filling about seventy five percent of the marble. A few tiny chips and pits. 21/32". Near Mint (8.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #148.SWIRL. Banded.

Transparent olive green base. Subsurface layer is five bands. Two white, one red, one blue, one narrow yellow. Some pits and subsurface moons. 19/32". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $5-$10. Final Bid: $5.

 

Lot #149.OTHER HANDMADE. Banded.

Odd type. Flourescent vaseline transparent yellow base. Surface band of white and light blue. Some tiny moons and subsurface moons. 23/32". Near Mint (8.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final Bid: $15.

 

Lot #150.SWIRL. Banded.

Lot of two marbles. Smokey base with several bands, 21/32", Near Mint (8.5). Transparent light blue base with several bands, 21/32", Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final Bid: $25.

 

Lot #151.OTHER HANDMADE. Opaque.

Semi-opaque rose. Large. Overall tiny chips and a couple of flakes. 1-7/16". Good (7.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #152.OTHER HANDMADE. Opaque.

Semi-opaque rose.A few tiny and small chips. 15/16". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final Bid: $20.

 

Lot #153.OTHER HANDMADE. Opaque.

Lot of two marbles. Opaque white, 13/16", Near Mint(-) (8.1). Semi-opaque blue, 29/32", Collectible. Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final Bid: $10.

 

Lot #154.OTHER HANDMADE. Opaque.

Lot of two marbles.Semi-opaque rose, 3/4", Good (7.4). Semi-opaque blue, 23/32", Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final Bid: $10.

 

Lot #155.OTHER HANDMADE. Opaque.

Lot of nine marbles. All are ballot box. Two black, seven white. 1/2" to 17/32". Mint (9.9-9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final Bid: $35.

 

Lot #156.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Paper mache.

Rare marble. Paper mache. Excellent swirl and looped pattern of black, red and yellow. Superb. 7/8". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #157.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Paper mache.

Rare marble. Paper mache. Excellent flame and looped pattern of black, red and yellow. Superb. 7/8". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final Bid: $360.

 

Lot #158.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. China.

Excellent handpainted china. Unglazed. Opaque white background. Three red bands around equator. Complex light blue flower on each side. Four light blue petals, five stalks of green leaves. Nice coloring on one side, faded on the other. Rare. 1-3/16". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$700. Final Bid: $360.

 

Lot #159.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. China.

Lot of two marbles. First is handpainted, glazed. Red tracks around equator. Faded black concentric rings on each pole. 1-3/16". Mint (9.6). Other is handpainted, unglazed. Green tracks around equator, red helix on either pole. 1-1/8". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final Bid: $20.

 

Lot #160.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Crockery.

Glazed lined crockery. Large. Opaque white background. Blue and green lines. Nice glaze. 1-1/4". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final Bid: $55.

 

Lot #161.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Bennington.

Lot of two marbles. Pink background fancy bennington. 9/16". Mint (9.9). White background bennington. 9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $35-$70. Final Bid: $55.

 

Lot #162.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Crockery.

Painted unglazed crockery. Splatters of purple and red on tan base. 1". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $5-$10. Final Bid: $15.

 

Lot #163.NON-GLASS HANDMADE. Bennington.

Large fancy bennington. 1-1/4". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final Bid: $25.

 

Lot #164.MISCELLANEOUS. Agate.

Handcut dyed agate. Blue, white and green. Blue banding, with white, on most of the marble. Bottom has a translucent milky white patch with green inclusions. Very nice. Nice faceting. Super marble. 23/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$700. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #165.MISCELLANEOUS. Agate.

Lot of four marbles. All are handcut faceted carnelian or banded agates. All have been used. 23/32" to 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.7) to Near Mint(-) (8.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $20-$40. Final Bid: $45.

 

Lot #166.MISCELLANEOUS. Agate.

Lot of two marbles. Handcut faceted banded agates. 9/16" & 19/32". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $30-$60. Final Bid: $45.

 

Lot #167.MISCELLANEOUS. Tigereye.

Large tigereye sphere. Great shimmering. One tiny subsurface moon. 2-1/8". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $65.

 

Lot #168.OTHER HANDMADE. Clearie.

Large leaded crystal glass sphere. Single pontil, faceted pontil. 2-3/8". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #169.MISCELLANEOUS. Paperweight.

Very interesting glass paperweight.Four-panel latticinio core constricted into an hourglass shape by an torus air bubble. Each panel is latticinio strands. One is six blue strands, one is three red strands, one is six green strands, last is six yellow strands. Air bubble surrounded by green floating inside the core at the top of it. Paperweight is an ten sided diamond shape with beveled edges. Signed on bottom "China". 1-5/8" high, 2" wide. Compare the design of this paperweight to several similar large "Swirl" marbles that have been sold elsewhere over the past few years. This paperweight is Chinese and dates to the mid-1930s. Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final Bid: $300.

 

Lot #170.MISCELLANEOUS. Bottle stopper.

Metal bottle stopper with an onionskin. Pewter stopper with a cork collar. Pink onionskin embedded on a pewter rod. Place the bottle down and the onionskin falls into the collar, closing the bottle. Tilt the bottle and the weight of the marble forces the pin to extend, opening the bottle. Stamped on side "Pat'd Oct 13, 1863". 2-3/8" long. Marble is about 11/16" and has an annealing fracture. Stopper is Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $225-$450. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #171.MISCELLANEOUS. Coin.

Dutch silver coin from 1977 depicting children playing marbles. Silver coin, valued at 20 guilders, minted in 1977 by the National Mint at Utrecht in a single, one-time issue of 10,000 copies. 25 grams of silver (1/40th of a kilogram), 720/1000 fine. 37mm diameter. Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #172.MISCELLANEOUS. Toy.

Marble laying chicken. Tin toy. Shaped and lithographed as a hen sitting on its nest. You place white marbles in the tail, turn the crank, the chicken clucks and then lays an egg. Baldwin Manufacturing Company, Brooklyn NY. Probably 1930s. About 5" long, 2 " wide, 4" tall. Mint. Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $130.

 

Lot #173.MISCELLANEOUS. Game board.

Modern solitaire board with agates. Board is oak and about 7" wide. With thirty-two machine cut 1/2" carnelian agates. Very nice. Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #174.MISCELLANEOUS. Game board.

Modern solitaire board with malachite spheres. Board is cherry and about 7" wide. With thirty-two machine cut 9/16" malachite spheres. Very nice. Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #175.MISCELLANEOUS. Game board.

Modern solitaire board with agate spheres. Board is oak (with feet and tray) and about 10" wide. With thirty-two machine cut 19/32" gray agate spheres. Very nice. Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $120.

 

Lot #176.TRANSITIONAL. Navarre.

Exceptional Navarre melted pontil transitional. Various shades of opaque brown with a superb white spiral. Exceptional "9" and a great pontil. Large and pristine. 1-7/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$700. Final Bid: $325.

 

Lot #177.TRANSITIONAL. Ground pontil.

Interesting large transitional. Transparent blue base with loads of white swirled and clouded in. Overall small and tiny chips, haze. Odd though. 1-11/16". Good(-) (7.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $47.

 

Lot #178.TRANSITIONAL. Ground pontil.

Very similar to the marble in the previous lot, Lot #178. Transparent "creamy" base with loads of white swirled and blanketed in. Very nicely ground pontil. Several blown airholes. One subsurface air bubble that has surface crackling. One tiny subsurface moon. Tiny chip at bottom pontil. I feel these are early American, about 1890. 1-5/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $350-$700. Final Bid: $210.

 

Lot #179.TRANSITIONAL. Brick.

Extremely rare and important handgathered Brick! Solid oxblood red with a thin white and black swirl. Nice "9". Good tail. Large folded pontil. Tiny melt spot on top where it touched another marble. This type is very rarely seen. Exceptional condition. Extremely important marble from an historical perspective, and due to its rarity. Superb opportunity. Shiny, wet condition. 27/32". Mint (9.7). Originally sold in CyberAuction #483, winning bidder asked me to place it in this sale. Pre-Sale Estimate: $2500-$5000. Final Bid: $1500.

 

Lot #180.TRANSITIONAL. Leighton.

Superb example. Transparent bubble filled white base. Swirled bright yellow and white. Wide "9" at the top. Nicely ground pontil. Two blown air holes, one has roughness around it. 31/32". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final Bid: $450.

 

Lot #181.TRANSITIONAL. Leighton.

Stunning transitional in pristine condition. Transparent gorgeous aqua base with white swirls. Beautiful loop at the top. Nicely ground pontil. Excellent texture to the white in the marble. Incredible. Surface is pristine. This marble came out of England. 27/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final Bid: $385.

 

Lot #182.TRANSITIONAL. Leighton.

Very nice Leighton. Bubble filled transparent base. Nice wispy yellow swirl on it. Nice "9". Ground tail. Not quite wet mint, but no damage. 11/16". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $90.

 

Lot #183.TRANSITIONAL. Melted pontil.

Dark purple base with white swirls. Nice loop at the top. Nicely ground pontil. 11/16". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #184.TRANSITIONAL. Crease pontil.

Hard to find color for this type. Opaque very dark purple or black. Nice wispy white spiral. Nice "9" at top. Long crease pontil. 11/16". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final Bid: $45.

 

Lot #185.M.F. CHRISTENSEN & SON COMPANY. Brick.

Oxblood red with loads of white swirled in it. The bottom half has green mixed into the white. Beautiful pattern. One tiny sparkle. 3/4". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $220.

 

Lot #186.M.F. CHRISTENSEN & SON COMPANY. Brick.

Shooter. Oxblood red with faint green "9" swirled in. A couple of pinpricks. 27/32". Mint(-) (9.0). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #187.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Guinea-Cobra.

Very interesting example. Transparent clear base. Splotches of orange, lavender, yellow, green, light blue and dark purple covering about three-quarters of the surface. Splotches of color inside the marble directly opposite the open panel. There is a thick splotch of white and dark purple that rises through the marble and looks like a stalagmite. 21/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final Bid: $650.

 

Lot #188.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Guinea.

Cobalt blue base. About half the surface is covered by spots of light green, light blue, lavender and dark purple. Melted sand and glass spot on the color. 11/16". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $450-$900. Final Bid: $550.

 

Lot #189.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. American Agate.

Semi-opaque opalescent white base with electric red swirled in. Stunning. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #190.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Swirl.

Similar to a purple slag, but it is transparent purple with loads of white bands swirled in. Two turkey heads in it. Superb. 19/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $135.

 

Lot #191.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Slag.

Very rare and superb peach slag. Exceptional color and pattern. Unbelievable. 27/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final Bid: $750.

 

Lot #192.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Slag.

Electric yellow slag. Transparent electric yellow with lots of opaque white. Appears to be handgathered. A couple of tiny pits on it. 21/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #193.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Flame swirl.

Shooter. Ruddy red and yellow swirls in black. Only a couple of wide flame tips. One tiny flake. 3/4". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #194.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Flame swirl.

Orange/red swirls in light green. About fifteen flame tips. Superb. One tiny sparkle. 21/32". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $275-$550. Final Bid: $165.

 

Lot #195.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Swirl.

Red/brown and thin yellow swirls in white. A couple of tiny pinpricks. Very nice. 21/32". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $225-$450. Final Bid: $50.

 

Lot #196.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Swirl.

Red swirls in orange. Hard to find coloring. 3/4". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $200-$400. Final Bid: $210.

 

Lot #197.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Pastel Swirl.

Pastel swirl. Very hard to find. Several shades of peach swirled together. Similar to the marbles in the Christensen Agate box in Lot #230 of this auction. 11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #198.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Akroware.

No. 249 Rectangular Ashtray, with short tabs. Flourescent cream with loads of aventurine green and oxblood swirling. Stunning ashtray. 3-1/2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $95.

 

Lot #199.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Akroware.

No. 249 Rectangular Ashtray, with short tabs. Flourescent cream with loads of aventurine green and oxblood swirling. Stunning ashtray. 3-1/2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #200.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew.

Very rare hybrid Popeye. Flourescent vaseline and white base. Green, red and yellow spirals. The yellow is under the green and red. The green and red blend to create an additional black. Superb. One tiny sparkle. 3/4". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $550-$1100. Final Bid: $415.

 

Lot #201.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew.

Very nice hybrid Popeye. White and clear base. Spirals of green, red and yellow. The yellow is narrow and between the green and red. Stunning example. 5/8". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $425-$850. Final Bid: $310.

 

Lot #202.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew.

Red and blue Popeye. Beautiful. 5/8". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $110-$225. Final Bid: $160.

 

Lot #203.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Popeye corkscrew.

Purple and yellow Popeye. Two shades of purple. A sparkle on it. 5/8". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $60.

 

Lot #204.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew.

Rare hybrid Ace corkscrew. Semi-opaque milky white base. Opaque white spirals. Opaque yellow spiral with a spiral of red on top of it. Super. 1". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $175.

 

Lot #205.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Limeade.

Superb flourescent limeade shooter. 25/32". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #206.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew.

Stunning snake corkscrew. Flourescent transparent clear bubble filled glass. Snake of blue on top of a snake of green. Beauty. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final Bid: $120.

 

Lot #207.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew.

Beauty. Orange and green with a nice spiral of brown (almost a burnt oxblood) in between. Rare coloring. Tiny sparkle. 3/4". Mint (9.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #208.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew.

Rare four-color. Opaque white, semi-opaque peach, translucent orange, transparent dark purple. Gorgeous. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $90-$180. Final Bid: $150.

 

Lot #209.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew.

Very interesting marble. Light blue base. Blue spiral on it with a dark spiral on the blue spiral. You don't often see them with three shades of blue. 21/32". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $45-$90. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #210.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Corkscrew.

Three-color. Milky white base. Egg yolk spiral with dark blue spiral next it. Beautiful. 5/8". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final Bid: $65.

 

Lot #211.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Oxblood corkscrew.

Gorgeous oxblood snake on white. 5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $85.

 

Lot #212.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Silver oxblood.

Nice shooter silver oxblood. Wide oxblood swirl on it. Some pitting and pinpricking. 25/32". Near Mint(+) (8.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $80-$175. Final Bid: $65.

 

Lot #213.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Blue oxblood.

Very pretty blue oxblood. Nice blue and rich oxblood. 11/16". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $130.

 

Lot #214.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Swirl oxblood.

Very nice oxblood "painted" on opaque white. One tiny sparkle. 19/32". Mint(-) (9.2). Pre-Sale Estimate: $15-$30. Final Bid: $27.

 

Lot #215.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Cornelian.

Rare large Akro Cornelian. Red base with thin white swirls. Would be a brick if it were "oxblood". Cornelians are very hard to find. This is one of the largest I have ever seen and it is great shape. 25/32". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $260.

 

Lot #216.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Superman.

Excellent shooter. Three-color six-ribbon National Line Rainbo Superman. Light blue base. Four red ribbons, edged by brown/gray. Two yellow ribbons. Pristine surface. 23/32". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $450-$900. Final Bid: $420.

 

Lot #217.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Rebel.

Three-color six-ribbon National Line Rainbo Rebel. White base. Four orange/red ribbons. Two aventurine black ribbons. Some pitting. 11/16". Near Mint(+) (8.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #218.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Bumblebee.

Two-color four-ribbon National Line Rainbo Rebel. Yellow base. Four aventurine ribbons, almost silver in appearance. 19/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $65-$130. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #219.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Zebra.

Three-color four-ribbon National Line Rainbo hybrid Zebra. Very odd Zebra/Blue Zebra hybrid. White base. Two ribbons of black, no aventurine. Two ribbons of blue aventurine. Tiny chip, tiny moon, sparkle. Very odd. Consignor calls it an "end of vat", but it seems to me that this is an intentional and rare design, not an error that occurred when they were changing colors. 5/8". Near Mint (8.3). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #220.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Flaming Dragon.

Three-color six-ribbon National Line Rainbo Flaming Dragon. Very hard to find. Translucent green base. Six ribbons of semi-opaque red on semi-opaque yellow. One pit. 19/32". Near Mint(+) (8.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$25040. Final Bid: $170.

 

Lot #221.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Multicolor.

Odd eight-ribbon multicolor. Transparent green base. Two blue ribbons, three salmon ribbons, three white ribbons. In great shape. 23/32". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $40-$80. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #222.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture marble - comic.

Black transfer of Cotes Master Loaf. White base, transparent green patch. Nicely centered dark transfer. On small blown air hole. 21/32". Mint (9.4). Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final Bid: $975.

 

Lot #223.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture marble - comic.

Black transfer ofMoon. Mustard base, green patch. Nicely centered average transfer. 21/32". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $320.

 

Lot #224.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture marble - comic.

Black transfer of Sandy. White base, blue patch. Dark transfer. Off center, but still on white. 21/32". Mint (9.8). Pre-Sale Estimate: $140-$275. Final Bid: $200.

 

Lot #225.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Picture marble - comic.

Black transfer of Annie. White base, red patch. Dark transfer. Nicely centered dark transfer. Small air bubble at bottom of marble, has some surface crackling. 5/8". Mint (9.5). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $150.

 

Lot #226.MARBLE KING, INC.. Berry Pink.

Patch marble referred to by collectors as a "Berry Pink". Transparent clear base, with satiny white patch. There is a patch on about a quarter of the surface of blue and some red. Two seams. A number of small sparkles. Very hard to find. 1". Mint (9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $110.

 

Lot #227.MARBLE KING, INC.. Bengal Tiger.

Four color patch and ribbon Rainbow Bengal Tiger. Opaque white base. Black and yellow patch and ribbon, with red on the yellow. Tiny sparkle. 1". Mint(-) (9.1). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $70.

 

Lot #228.VITRO AGATE COMPANY. Ribbon.

One of the very hard to find eight-ribbon Vitros. Transparent very bright yellow with eight white ribbons. 9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $50-$100. Final Bid: $45.

 

Lot #229.OTHER MACHINE MADE. Champion Agate Company.

Coral and green hybrid swirl. Translucent green base. Swirls of orange/yellow with mercury red on them. Hard to find. 9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $25-$50. Final Bid: $90.

 

Lot #230.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Original box.

Original box of 100 No. 0 marbles. Box is a generic green cardboard Christensen Agate/ Gropper Onyx Marble Company. Has some split corners and a torn edge. 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 5/8". Box top is Near Mint (8.6). Bottom is Mint. Contains ninety-seven Christensen Agate Pastels. These are very rare marbles, see Lot #197 of this auction for an example in a different color than this box contained. There are three marbles missing from this box. Contains an assortment of blue, pink, lavender, orange, yellow and green Pastels. Almost all are faint diaper folds. Marbles are 19/32" to 5/8" and Mint (9.9-9.7). Extremely rare box. Pre-Sale Estimate: $6500-$13000. Final Bid: $4600.

 

Lot #231.CHRISTENSEN AGATE COMPANY. Original box.

Very rare No. 50 Favorite Marble Assortment box. Christensen Agate/Gropper Onyx box. Top is red with pictures of kid's heads and marbles on it. Slight tape tear on the top, and a little edge rubbing. 5-1/2" x 5-7/8" x 3/4". Mint (9.5). Bottom has a tray and is Mint (9.8). Small green rubber covered felt bag. Thirty 5/8" swirls in the tray. Five each of red on white, red on green, green on yellow, yellow on blue, white on black. Some minor flames and turkey heads. 5/8". Mint (9.9-9.7). Fifteen shooters. Excellent assortment of colors and swirl styles in those. Many flames and turkey heads. Those are 25/32" to 13/16", except on that is 3/4". Mint (9.9-9.7) and one at 9.0 due to air hole. Exceptional, original set! Pre-Sale Estimate: $3000-$6000. Final Bid: $5550.

 

Lot #232.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original box.

Extremely rare double-sized experimental Popeye box. This is the box that is pictured on Page 111 of Marble Mania(tm). Red box. Cover has Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy and Swee' Pea on it. Olive Oyl and Swee' Pea are shooting marbles. Minor edge rubbing. 9-3/4" x 4" x 3/4". Mint (9.6). Bottom is yellow. Mint (9.9). Bag is woolen and has no graphic on it. Mint (9.9). Contains thirty-six Popeyes. Assortment of red/yellow, green/yellow, green/red, blue/yellow. All about 5/8" and Mint (9.9-9.7). There are only two of these boxes known to exist. Both were found together in Clarksburg about ten years ago. This box is the one that was sold in the first Philadelphia MarbleFest . An extremely rare and important box. Pre-Sale Estimate: $10000-$20000. Final Bid: $6100.

 

Lot #233.AKRO AGATE COMPANY. Original box.

Original box of 100 No. 0 Assorted Royals. Another rare box. Brown marbleized cover with Akro logo on top. Paper label pasted on end flap describing the marble type. 6-3/4" x 6-3/4" x 5/8". Mint (9.7). Contains one hundred two-color patches. Blue/white, red/white, black/yellow, black/white. 19/32" to 5/8". Mint (9.9-9.7). Pre-Sale Estimate: $750-$1500. Final Bid: $675.

 

Lot #234.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Original box.

Extremely rare No. 32 Lucky Boy Champion Marble Set. Not the more common No. 28 set, this is large. Cardboard box. Cover is blue damasked paper with gold imprinting. Interior is red damask paper. In super shape. 11" x 4-3/4" x 3/4". Mint (9.8). Contains thirty-two two-color National Line Rainbos. One Superboy, three red on light blue, four Wasps (aventurine), four Tigers (aventurine), four Bumblebees (aventurine), four Zebras (aventurine), four red on yellow, four brown/red on white, two red on white, two orange on white. Marbles are about 5/8" and all are Mint (9.9-9.8). Absolutely stunning set. The marbles are all original to the box and everything is pristine. Stunning and Rare!!! Pre-Sale Estimate: $2000-$4000. Final Bid: $3050.

 

Lot #235.PELTIER GLASS COMPANY. Original box.

Original No. 5 Picture Marble box. This is the red five-count comic box. Empty. But in very nice shape. 4-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 11/16". Mint (9.6). Pre-Sale Estimate: $400-$800. Final Bid: $420.

 

Lot #236.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Salazar Art Glass.

Experimental for the hummingbird design. Rare satin glass base with hummingbird hovering over irises. Stunning. Signed "D P Salazar 5/83 X-1" (the X-1 denotes that it is experimental). 1-9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $450-$900. Final Bid: $280.

 

Lot #237.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Salazar Art Glass.

Aquarium scene on opaque white base. Very rare design. Signed "D P Salazar 3 86". 1-7/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $300-$600. Final Bid: $240.

 

Lot #238.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Robert Lichtman.

Banded swirl. Very hard to find. Lichtman has not produced marbles in a number of years. Signed "RNL 89". Lichtman was known as The Glassblower of Sugar Hollow. 1-5/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $100-$200. Final Bid: $65.

 

Lot #239.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Josh Simpson.

Inhabited Planet with two layers of spaced air bubbles over it. Rare design. Signed "JOSH 86". The signature itself is very rare. Simpson rarely signed his marbles prior to the late 1990s. When he did, as in this example, he signed his first name, not his initials as he does now. 1-15/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $210.

 

Lot #240.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. J. Fine Glass.

Very nice single ribbon core swirl. Unsigned, but it is Jody Fine. Early example, based on the collection it came from it would be late 1980s. 2-1/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final Bid: $80.

 

Lot #241.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Dudley Giberson.

Single ribbon core swirl. Signed "Giberson". Late 1980s, based on the collection it came from. 2-3/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $100.

 

Lot #242.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Ro Purser.

Large Murrini marble. Numerous silhouette canes in subsurface layer. Contains a "Ro" signature cane and a "2" signature cane (denoting 2000). 2-5/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $600-$1200. Final Bid: $550.

 

Lot #243.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Matthews Art Glass.

Super Jetson II in ice blue glass. Trapped air forms two rings which constrict an hour glass air bubble. Signed "Matthews 1998". 2-11/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $250-$500. Final Bid: $285.

 

Lot #244.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Vermont Glass/Harry Bessett.

Cameo. Transparent clear overlaid with blue. Blue is cut away to have stars remaining on a frosted surface. Signed "Bessett 00". 2-3/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $130.

 

Lot #245.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Matthews Art Glass.

Predator. Cheetah. Abdomen of a cheetah derived from actual photographs of pelts. Created using the Graal method. Superb marble. Signed "Matthews 1994". 2-3/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $500-$1000. Final Bid: $450.

 

Lot #246.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Matthews Art Glass.

Reversing Twist Onionskin. Opaque white background with many colors running in opposite directions from the equator to the poles, creating a chevron equator. Signed "Matthews 2000". 2-5/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $150-$300. Final Bid: $235.

 

Lot #247.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Francis Coupal.

Superb marble. Opaque blue core. Bands of bright red and orange, separated by lavender. Signed "fc" (logo). 2". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $75-$150. Final Bid: $125.

 

Lot #248.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Josh Simpson.

Graviton. Transparent clear base. Ribbon of shades of blue with spaced air bubbles on them. Signed "JS 00". 1-7/8". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final Bid: $85.

 

Lot #249.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Douglas Ferguson.

"Inside Out Marble". Shades of blue in clear. Created inside out. Signed "DMF 051" (artist sequentially numbers the marbles). 1-9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $60-$125. Final Bid: $75.

 

Lot #250.CONTEMPORARY HANDMADE. Marco Jerman.

Paperweight style seascape. Signed "Under Sea Shell and Starfish Marco Jerman 3-2000". 1-9/16". Mint (9.9). Pre-Sale Estimate: $125-$250. Final Bid: $135.

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