Id appreciate helping IDing these two HUGE marbles

[awundrin]

I'd appreciate helping IDing these two HUGE marbles

Hi treasure hunters!

I found these two giant marbles in a bag of mixed marbles at a second hand store here in Sweden. The large striped marble is 4 inches in diameter and 12 inches around. The green marble is 3 inches in diameter and 'wobbles' when rolled.

I have been on a few marble forums but thus far have hit a dead end. I have however seen words like "rare", "unusual" and "awesome" used to describe the giant marble.

I'd appreciate any info/guesses anyone can give me about these two marbles.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to seeing what you guys know!

Cindy

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post. So, welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania (USA).

2nd - You didn't mention your state (or country) - but you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting your state for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

3rd - Until someone pipes in - I search Ebay and found a bunch of large margles - take a look at: Large Marbles

 

[awundrin]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post. So, welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania (USA).

2nd - You didn't mention your state (or country) - but you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting your state for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

3rd - Until someone pipes in - I search Ebay and found a bunch of large margles - take a look at: Large Marbles

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize I could post according to country. I'm located in Sweden although I'm an American.

I have checked Ebay extensively but can't fine one this size (4" in diameter) that is like it. This looks like it came from an actual marble manufacturer as opposed to being made by a glass artist.

 

[bottles10]

They look like they are contempory to me. But check out carpet balls while you are looking.Thay are not any kind of game marble

 

[awundrin]

They look like they are contempory to me. But check out carpet balls while you are looking.Thay are not any kind of game marble

I've emailed a couple of marble experts and have gotten a few opinions. One guy said he thought they looked like they were made in Murano Italy around 1930 but most say they're nice comtempories and to look for tiny initials or signatures. I don't find any initials/signatures but will look closely when I locate my little magnifier. I'll check out the "carpet ball" suggestion too. Thank you!

 

[surf]

Hello Cindy,

I believe these are beautiful contemporary art glass orbs. I suspect that the larger one may be a Chinese maker due to the red and yellow Yin Yang design. There's Chinese symbology there, should you care to read that into it. Check out this site: Glass ORBits - Contemporary Art Glass Marbles and Other Art Glass For Sale! Photo Gallery by Brian Bowden

I'd like to see additional photos of both pieces, please.

 

[awundrin]

Hi Surf,

All I can say after viewing those orbs/marbles is "Wow!" Amazingly stunning~ I will take some more photos of these two I have and put them here in a few minutes. I appreciate your help in IDing these! It's fun to learn so much!

 

[awundrin]

Here are some more pics of the two marbles.

 

[Gnome Punter]

Yes, modern.
Not The big one seems to be a marble made by a person newer to glass forming based on the simple pattern. I would think that the sheer mass of glass and the ENORMOUS cost in oxygen would come with a much more intricate pattern.
Only 1 could be seen as possibly having a Chinese influence while the other looks like a comet so it is up to you to be honest, on what to call it.
If you do go with some metaphysical cross between solar and Asian, the red would be Yin.
Either or, neat monster
The other is a Guinea influenced contemporary
Guineas are the pinnacle of Christensen's marbles to most collectors and are expensive in-relation to other marbles.

Here is a smaller,contemporary version of yours



And here is an original



I would be rolling that big one all over my desk

 

[awundrin]

Gnome Punter,

Thank you for your input. The 3" green most one certainly does resemble the Christensen guinea a lot! I think you nailed it! The big 4" monster is shaping up to be quite the 'oddity' isn't it? I like your take on it.

 

[Gnome Punter]

Well, I am sure Duffy would have been in with the same input on the smaller one. I think the larger one will be up to each persons own perspective and will get ya more ideas than anything

Did you look at the bottom for initials and a year ? Some glass workers will sign their creations

 

[awundrin]

Yes, I examined them closely and unfortunately there is no signature/initials on either.

 

[duffytrash]

the term used in handmades is contemporary...not many make em that big...i dont think chinese would...google contemporary
marbles glass wizards...get on their forum and ask there...a lot of artists go there and im sure you will find out more than i can offer....they are nice folks with tons of knowledge...i like them!!!