October 31, 2009

David Salazar's "Black Cat"

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Just in time for Halloween is David's black cat silhouette over an orange moon in blue glass.

October 25, 2009

Swirl by Eddie Seese

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Purple and yellow contemporary swirl marble with matching stand by artist Eddie Seese. For sale at the 2008 Las Vegas Marble Show.

October 20, 2009

Contemporary by Mike Close

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October 15, 2009

Marble Shooter Cannon

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This rapid fire gun was on display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. This toy was manufactured by Campbells and is marked Pat Feb 1907. From the collection of Dylan Kirk.

October 10, 2009

Blue Clambroth

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This blue clambroth measuring 1 15/16" from the collection of Jeff and Tammy Baker was on display at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show. You may have seen this marble on the cover of Smithsonian magazine.

October 5, 2009

Peach Slag by Christensen Agate

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The very rare peach slag was only made by the Christensen Agate Company. This true peach colored slag measures 1" and was for sale at the 2009 Tacoma Marble Show for $500. From the collection of Jim and Linda Wissler.