6.25.26 JUNE ANTIQUE & GLASS AUCTION
Lot 275:
Description
This lot features an assortment of vintage machine-made glass marbles presented in a clear glass storage jar. The collection includes a wide variety of styles and patterns, such as cat s-eyes, swirls, patches, solid colors, and clearies. The marbles appear in a broad spectrum of colors, including various shades of blue, red, yellow, green, orange, white, and black. The sizes range from standard player marbles, typically measuring approximately 5/8-inch, to larger shooter marbles. A significant feature of this collection is the inclusion of several marbles that exhibit a strong green fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light, indicating they are composed of uranium glass. The marbles are contained in a square-shaped clear glass jar featuring a matching glass lid. Based on visual characteristics and market context, the collection likely includes examples from American manufacturers such as Akro Agate, Vitro Agate, and Peltier, though individual attributions cannot be definitively verified.
Condition report:
The marbles are in good vintage condition. They show typical signs of age and previous play, including light surface scuffing, minor flea bites, and occasional small impact marks. The glass storage jar and lid remain intact with no major chips or cracks, displaying only light surface wear consistent with age.
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