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Mid-Atlantic Marbles Identifications
In this video we explore the marble-making history behind Mid-Atlantic Glass of West Virginia Inc.
and identify the marbles they produced.
Here we take a close look at all of the marbles Mid-Atlantic was known to make. Including their decorative glass gems / flats, decorative irridized marbles, crackled marbles and the different examples of the collectable 9-11 swirl marble run they produced for one day in September of 2001.
We also present and describe the only known Mid-Atlantic marbles packaged products related to the company. All other Mid-Atlantic marbles were either sold loose, in bulk cardboard boxes or unlabeled poly bags.
Mid-Atlantic Glass of West Virginia was founded in 1937, and was best known for hand-blown glassware and its crystal glass stemware production for decades in Ellenboro, West Virginia. The company branched into glass marbles and decorative glass gems in 1990, which were produced in mass up until it closed its doors in 2004.
Thank you Dale Simmons, David Tamulevich, Sammy Hogue, Shirley Simmons, Mike Johnson, Miranda Thompson, Linda Moore Simmons, Steve Ice, Rick See, Erik Ring, Mike Hall, Terry Hall.
🔵 In memory of Dayln M. Simmons of Pennsboro, West Virginia. Marble enthusiast and lovable soul . Sept 5 1940 - Jan 4 2023.
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Cairo Novelty Marbles Tour & Dig
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Cairo Novelty Marbles Tour & Dig
Rare Cairo Novelty Marbles Pyramid Box with David Tamulevich
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One of only a handful of rare late 1940’s Cairo Novelty “Pyramid Play-Time Marbles” boxes presented by David Tamulevich. In this video we discuss the box and get a good look at the marbles that were packaged into this product. Some discussion about the Cairo Novelty West Virginia factory site is included. Thank you David Tamulevich, Richie Stremme, Ron Shepherd, Daniel Thomas, Rick See, and Dea...
Marbles Values And Appraisals With Bob Block
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Vintage marbles values and appraisals with the world’s leading marbles auctioneer Bob Block, from Block’s Marble Auctions. Filmed at the Northeast / Nutmeg Marble Show in 2023. We look at 23 collectable American machine-made marbles here from: Peltier Glass, Akro Agate, Christensen Agate, Cairo Novelty, Heaton Agate, Alley Agate, Kokomo Opalescent Glass, Master Marble and Vitro Agate marbles co...
Welcome To The Maine Marble Show! 2023
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Join us for a delightful visit to the Maine Marble show, from South Portland, Maine ! witness a vast array of fine marbles and collectibles on display and for sale! Show director Gary Stetson welcomes us into the event, filled with some of the area’s finest vendors from the northeast and Canada! We tour the show and chat with vendors and buyers, with plenty of marbles identifications discussion...
Christensen Agate Marbles Master Class (Part 1: Guineas and Boxed Sets)
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Christensen Agate Marbles Master Class Part 1 Filmed with professor Richie Stremme and David Tamulevich at the Pocono Underground. This video covers the Christensen Agate Company’s boxed set line. Christensen’s boxed sets include: World’s Best Moonies World’s Best Bloodies American Agates World’s Best Guineas Thank you for watching!
El Aguila Marbles “Stories and secrets” (The rise of Vacor De Mexico part 3)
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In this video Alejandro and Jorge Vazquez Medina share some wonderful old stories and factory secrets from the 1960’s Manufacturas De Vidrio El Aguila S.A. marbles company from Mexico City. In this video we explore the vintage prelude to the Vacor De Mexico marbles company, Manufacturas De Vidrio El Aguila S.A. We are joined once again by generous guests/co-owners from the family business: Alej...
El Aguila Marbles (The Rise Of Vacor De Mexico part 2)
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In this video we explore the vintage prelude to the Vacor De Mexico marbles company, Manufacturas De Vidrio El Aguila S.A. We are joined once again by generous guests/co-owners from the family business: Alejandro and Jorge Vazquez Medina, along with Mary Vazquez and David Tamulevich. 🟢⚪️ 🔴 Very little was publicly known about El Aguila before the Vazquez Medina family agreed to take part in the...
Heaton Marbles Identifications With David Tamulevich
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We join David Tamulevich to discuss and identify hard-to-find Heaton Agate swirl marbles from Cairo, West Virginia. Heaton was In operation from 1946-1971 and also produced Cat’s Eye Marbles. 🔵Thank you David Tamulevich, Ron Shepherd, Chuck Sumner, Alyssa Michasky, Nola Morgan, John Snyder, Val Sumner, Jeremy Lent, Mike Johnson, Ryan Haugh, Jim Haugh, David Haugh, and Rick See for your valuable...
The Art Of The Trade
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Marble trading, just roll with it! 🔴
How To Identify Slag Marbles
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In this video we work with Slagmaster Rich Stremme and break down the slag marbles identifications in a way that should be helpful for you as you sort through your marbles.
The Rise Of The Vacor De Mexico Marbles Company : Part 1 Industrias Cornejo
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The Rise Of The Vacor De Mexico Marbles Company : Part 1 Industrias Cornejo
Marble King Marbles • An interview with Beri Fox!
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Marble King Marbles • An interview with Beri Fox!
The Top 10 Marbles Of The Marble Universe (part 2)
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The Top 10 Marbles Of The Marble Universe (part 2)
The Top 10 Marbles Of The Marble Universe (part 1)
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The Top 10 Marbles Of The Marble Universe (part 1)
Champion Marbles Identifications With Jack Hahn
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Champion Marbles Identifications With Jack Hahn
Ron Shepherd: Marble Collecting’s National Treasure
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Ron Shepherd: Marble Collecting’s National Treasure
How Marbles Are Decorated!
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How Marbles Are Decorated!
Champion Marbles Identifications w/ David Tamulevich “The Stutsman Files”
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Champion Marbles Identifications w/ David Tamulevich “The Stutsman Files”
Jackson Marbles Identifications with Ron Shepherd
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Jackson Marbles Identifications with Ron Shepherd
Welcome to the Northeast / Nutmeg Marble Show! 2022
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Welcome to the Northeast / Nutmeg Marble Show! 2022
Welcome to the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club Marble Show! 2022
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Welcome to the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club Marble Show! 2022
Heaton • Bogard Cat’s Eye Marbles & curiosities with David Tamulevich
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Heaton • Bogard Cat’s Eye Marbles & curiosities with David Tamulevich
Kokomo Marbles Identifications: Part 2
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Kokomo Marbles Identifications: Part 2
Marble Talk! With L.E. Alley III
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Marble Talk! With L.E. Alley III
The Hummingbird Moth! & The Best Plants To Attract Them To Your Garden
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The Hummingbird Moth! & The Best Plants To Attract Them To Your Garden
Kokomo Marbles Identifications: Part 1
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Kokomo Marbles Identifications: Part 1
DIY BIrd Bath Restoration With Vintage Marbles!
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DIY BIrd Bath Restoration With Vintage Marbles!
The Story of Davis Marble Works with Ron Shepherd
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The Story of Davis Marble Works with Ron Shepherd
The Phantom Marble Factory?
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The Phantom Marble Factory?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 День тому

    As usual A++

  • @IronChief
    @IronChief 2 дні тому

    More great information! Looking forward to more.

  • @richinoable
    @richinoable 3 дні тому

    Ooooooo lookit all them chameleons

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 3 дні тому

      Yea some killer examples!

    • @richinoable
      @richinoable 3 дні тому

      @@stephenbahrmarbles vacor does some fun stuff with uv glow. Even dime a dozen scorpions have some. I'd be down to watch a video picking thru the pile and lighting them up!

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 3 дні тому

      Thanks for the suggestion✅ I think I remember a lot of the orange glass glows, I’ll have to check it out.

    • @richinoable
      @richinoable 3 дні тому

      @@stephenbahrmarbles sometimes it's kinda subtle, like you need to be in a dark room. I've got a seahorse that does well...

  • @JoEllenGarrison
    @JoEllenGarrison 3 дні тому

    I see them everyday in my zinnia garden. ❤

  • @adrymoctezuma3106
    @adrymoctezuma3106 3 дні тому

    extraordinary findings!!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @cindymurphy457
    @cindymurphy457 3 дні тому

    😊

  • @hydrolyzed_liquid_collagen
    @hydrolyzed_liquid_collagen 3 дні тому

    🙌🏻 Yay!!! I didn’t notice this video, this will help me tremendously 🤗

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 3 дні тому

      Cool Sarah I’m glad you found this video!

    • @hydrolyzed_liquid_collagen
      @hydrolyzed_liquid_collagen 3 дні тому

      @@stephenbahrmarbles I am trying so hard to identify marbles lol I am getting better at it thanks to you and some books I have been referring too! I resell and I also love marbles so I want to make sure I know what I list and fair amount and want to keep a majority of them for myself to save for my grand littles many years from now 😊 I am dyslexic so the patterns, types, time periods take me a bit to get down but I am doing pretty good with most I look research. Thank you for the awesome content and important history you share here 😊

    • @hydrolyzed_liquid_collagen
      @hydrolyzed_liquid_collagen 3 дні тому

      @@stephenbahrmarbles I just did fiber the other Vacor Identification video! Super informative! 🙌🏻

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 3 дні тому

      Awesome Sarah ! I’m glad you’re getting the hang of it. It’s important to get the basics for identifications especially if you’re a seller. Good idea to keep your favorites !

  • @Catlily5
    @Catlily5 3 дні тому

    I will have to see if I have any of those!

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 3 дні тому

      Cool Cat good luck! These are some of the toughest ones, we’ll show more of the others soon ✅

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 3 дні тому

  • @jeff-wisconsin8365
    @jeff-wisconsin8365 4 дні тому

    Anything from Stephen is good. Thanks guests too.

  • @phxpunkx22
    @phxpunkx22 4 дні тому

    Another great video sir! As far as the punk rock fish logo that is for the band Blink-182. I used to see them in the mid-90s when they were just called Blink.... some Canadian band of the same name threatened to sue them so they added the 182 last time I saw them was with the vandals and assorted jelly beans at the Nile Theater in Mesa Arizona P.N.D.!!

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 4 дні тому

      Thanks Shabby! Actually - the fishy logo goes way back to the ‘70’s & ‘80’s from a punk band called “Flipper” from San Francisco ✅

    • @phxpunkx22
      @phxpunkx22 3 дні тому

      @@stephenbahrmarbles I remember flipper

  • @cindymurphy457
    @cindymurphy457 4 дні тому

    😊

  • @cindymurphy457
    @cindymurphy457 4 дні тому

    😊

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 5 днів тому

    A treasure chest.

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 5 днів тому

    What a fantastic high quality collection.

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 5 днів тому

    Extra valuable video. Thanks

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 4 дні тому

      Thank Russ, good stuff here for sure. Slagmaster did an awesome job!

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 5 днів тому

    Stephen, you put more care and quality in your videos than almost any other you-tube videographer. Your historic shots, and old video clips show how much research you’ve done. The videos you share - all of them - are going to be of real historic value. Love your work.

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 4 дні тому

      Thank you Russ I appreciate it ! I try and take special care for each and every video. These are all very important topics that should be presented as well as possible.

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 5 днів тому

    Again thanks.

  • @billcarson8246
    @billcarson8246 5 днів тому

    Nice job 👍👍👍

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 7 днів тому

    Hey there’s a few shows I am considering this year. Which would you recommend off you could only do one….. the Dayton, the Ft. Bend or the Ft Worth?

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 7 днів тому

      Hi Russ, I haven’t been to any of those shows, but the Midwest shows are supposed to be very good ✅. You will find many of the same vendors at the different shows, I’m planning on attending the Midwest show in Minneapolis in early September, a new one for me.

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 7 днів тому

    Some of these are amazing. You really put your all into these videos. You provide a tremendous service to current and future collectors. A+

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 7 днів тому

      Thanks Russ ! This company went under the radar for decades. I was thrilled to shine some light on their marbles and folks who produced them.

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 7 днів тому

    Top shelf production and information!

  • @shaneapplegate1975
    @shaneapplegate1975 8 днів тому

    Show me your blends

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 8 днів тому

    Real good video

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 8 днів тому

    Thanks Stephen. I have a small collection (maybe a couple thousand marbles 2/3 of which are Jabo Dave M stuff from early 2000s) just done for the love of colors and memories. I’d like to learn a lot more so I can categorize them. Best references?

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 8 днів тому

      There’s a few books on them that I can’t recall off the top of my head. We will be filming a Jabo Classic video in about a month. I’ve been preparing for it . Great (and unique ) colors for sure!

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 8 днів тому

    Awesome mouth watering video. Looks like an adventure for a lucky few who get permits and have the spirit. Good job.

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 8 днів тому

      Thank you Russ, we had a bunch of very special moments filming this !

  • @shanghunter7697
    @shanghunter7697 8 днів тому

    I MISS Ron !!! R.i.p. Ron looked IDENTICAL to my best friend Ron (from northern Pa.) Lost him two yrs ago, not only could they pass for twin brothers, they BOTH had the SAME EXACT voice ! So, i often come back to these videos just to see and hear Ron because there were very few pictures of my best friend and no videos of him. Both Ron's were very knowledgeable. Hope everyone is as best as can be and enjoying this very hot summer.

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 8 днів тому

      Thanks for sharing that story Shang, ironically Ron loved, just LOVED storytelling. He was a joy to film with! 💯 missed !

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 8 днів тому

    Super great work Mr Barr. Love these videos. Keep going if you can. Thank you!

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 8 днів тому

      Thank you Russ I appreciate it! Plenty more to come, please share them with your friends. 🔴

  • @leonarddavis1997
    @leonarddavis1997 10 днів тому

    Hey mate I just started collecting marbles thanks heaps for this video it's very informative. Cheers Len from Australia

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 10 днів тому

      Thanks Len, I hope you enjoy many more videos. Good day sir !

  • @Seaweeyt
    @Seaweeyt 10 днів тому

    Bizarre

  • @charlenestrang1206
    @charlenestrang1206 11 днів тому

    Can you identify 1.5 inch marbles? I have one red and yellow, one blue and white. Non translucent. One green translucent with white stripe with a bubble in the middle??

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 11 днів тому

      The most common marbles in that size are from Vacor De Mexico. Check out their styles first

  • @oldArmyVet
    @oldArmyVet 13 днів тому

    You coming to the cameron Missouri marble show?

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 12 днів тому

      No sir I not be there. I will be at Midwest show in Minneapolis.

    • @oldArmyVet
      @oldArmyVet 12 днів тому

      @stephenbahrmarbles was hoping you was going to be there. Maybe next time

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 12 днів тому

      Yes hopefully someday. I live in New Jersey and have a full-time job. It’s tough for me to do much extensive traveling .

  • @kudziisuuASMR
    @kudziisuuASMR 13 днів тому

    I feel some embarrassed about being into marbles, I don't even know why

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 13 днів тому

      You are collecting art . No shame in that whatever ✅

  • @xraver6744
    @xraver6744 15 днів тому

    Love the shorts! I also use type trays to display my marble collection. Would love to see some of the Virginia swirl makers in a short!!!

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 15 днів тому

      Thanks Xraver for the requests. Ok I’ll try to make the time to do more shorts !

  • @cindymurphy457
    @cindymurphy457 15 днів тому

    😊

  • @originalsupermommy
    @originalsupermommy 15 днів тому

    I love your MK vid, it helped me identify a Berry Pink! ❤

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 15 днів тому

      Thanks OriginalSuperMommy, and congratulations! They are very HTF!

  • @rockkhound943
    @rockkhound943 15 днів тому

    Awesome MK

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 15 днів тому

      💯 my guy Rockhound!

    • @rockkhound943
      @rockkhound943 15 днів тому

      @stephenbahrmarbles you know it my fellow mib brother lol. Hope to meet you one day at a show or something. Seem like cool dude with lots of knowledge.

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 15 днів тому

      Thanks Rockhound, I appreciate it. I will be at the Midwest show in Minneapolis, and Connecticut at N.E. Show and probably visiting in West Virginia this coming fall. If you’re in those areas let me know ✅

    • @rockkhound943
      @rockkhound943 15 днів тому

      @stephenbahrmarbles will do dude

  • @jeff-wisconsin8365
    @jeff-wisconsin8365 16 днів тому

    Nice to see you again, Stephen. Thanks for the clip.

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 15 днів тому

      Hey Jeff ! Thanks for watching, always nice to have you stop by ! 🔴⚪️

  • @Davy-pj8mu
    @Davy-pj8mu 16 днів тому

    Great I love them im in wvva😊

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 15 днів тому

      Thanks Davy ! That’s a lucky place to live for any marble collector!

    • @Davy-pj8mu
      @Davy-pj8mu 15 днів тому

      @stephenbahrmarbles I no I have about 20 gallon mostly old marbles lot of uramlem

  • @elizabethbowie9753
    @elizabethbowie9753 16 днів тому

    Ahem. Praying mantisses eat butterflies

  • @RickyLong-zq8nq
    @RickyLong-zq8nq 16 днів тому

    I have some

  • @pitdawg6418
    @pitdawg6418 16 днів тому

    Does David Griffe still make marbles? I'd like for him to make several runs with what he knows and seen where he's worked at and who he's worked with.

  • @ManicMinorProduction
    @ManicMinorProduction 17 днів тому

    I got the sure shot box shown at the end the other day here in UK! Was very surprised as we don't see a great deal of Americans over here, never mind a complete box! Thanks for the video!

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 17 днів тому

      Congrats Manic Minor ! Yea I would think that’s a tall order for UK for sure!

  • @normanpowers9787
    @normanpowers9787 18 днів тому

    Hi do you sale these

  • @user-th6gv9jh6z
    @user-th6gv9jh6z 18 днів тому

    What a great business, I would love to have my marble collection from sixty years ago

  • @gregggoldstein3449
    @gregggoldstein3449 18 днів тому

    What a “marbelous” video❤️

  • @executivesteps
    @executivesteps 20 днів тому

    “…cubic square feet”.

  • @jfillip6941
    @jfillip6941 20 днів тому

    I bet you see marbles in your sleep ;) learned lot and still learning a lot from your videos :)

  • @patriciau6277
    @patriciau6277 20 днів тому

    Does anyone make the shooters anymore?

    • @stephenbahrmarbles
      @stephenbahrmarbles 20 днів тому

      There’s only a few companies still around. Marble King, Fabricas Selectas and some other non-US companies. They all make larger sized marbles.

  • @cindymurphy457
    @cindymurphy457 20 днів тому

    Love this video 😊