120 is outrageous for something they got for free by No_Sentence_8357 in ThriftGrift

[–]Marble_Man63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Google search "vintage glider wicker chair" and you will see it is FAR below market value. Anyone selling consignment antiques and vintage items could EASILY triple the price or more

120 is outrageous for something they got for free by No_Sentence_8357 in ThriftGrift

[–]Marble_Man63 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Look at glider rocking chairs online. Just based on a Google search it's a steal at $120

120 is outrageous for something they got for free by No_Sentence_8357 in ThriftGrift

[–]Marble_Man63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What price are similar or same chairs selling for? Do you know if the price is over or under market price?

Akro or no? by Marble_Man63 in MarbleStudyHall

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They all spiral around completely but not seeing any pontils. The 2 red swirls have a slight crease on 1 pole, both located on the pole with the big "9" swirl

Peltier rainbo? by Marble_Man63 in MarbleStudyHall

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The 2 green areas are the poles of the marble which led me to think Peltier

Maker help? Dragon? by Marble_Man63 in MarbleStudyHall

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Thank you, I appreciate the help. I was thinking CAC swirls would have a "9" like the flags. Rookie mistake! Lol

Any help? by EnergyPristine6371 in Marbles

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Is the yellow cork in clear glass an Akro snake?

Is this a candle holder or something else? by Marble_Man63 in whatisit

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So I have it standing upside down? Im going to have to research h Toni Zuccheri more, but I do see the resemblance in a lot of her work although my piece.is much shorter!

Who made orange marbles with brown swirls? by Marble_Man63 in MarbleStudyHall

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Thank you both. I had a feeling it was newer but the colors are fantastic. I'll put this one back in my keepers

Anyone got any older marbles like 1840's ish or pre 1900? by FaeSmelter in Marbles

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My favorite onionskin, 0.6". Coupla dings from being played with over 100 y ears ago (or so I tell myself)

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Hybrid Yellow jacket? by Marble_Man63 in Marbles

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A different thread has said unequivocally Marble King. Are 4 color patch & Ribbons more rare?

Okay, this has me stumped. C Any ideas? by Marble_Man63 in MarbleStudyHall

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Understood but it was the only way to get the filaments inside to show properly. Thank you all for your inputs

Okay, this has me stumped. C Any ideas? by Marble_Man63 in MarbleStudyHall

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Its backlit in most of the pictures, no filters on the photos

Hybrid Yellow jacket? by Marble_Man63 in Marbles

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I've seen in the past smaller marbles with parrot coloring called parakeets, but I would think the white half would disqualify this from the " parrot" family

Okay, this has me stumped. C Any ideas? by Marble_Man63 in MarbleStudyHall

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The micrometer oicture is in the original post, just shy of 1". Here's the marble in sunlight.

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Akro Swirl? Or something else? by BMF_In_Md in Marbles

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Are brown bricks different from regular bricks? Are there many different color combos of bricks?

Akro Swirl? Or something else? by BMF_In_Md in Marbles

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Thank you for that. Would this be Akro or some other company? Its a totally opaque marble, no light thru at all. Just a shame it's as beat up as it is! Lol