MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 Auction 2012-10-20 Auction - 711 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 12
538: Rare Pink Opaque Lutz Marble with Green Lines.191: Christensen Agate Cobalt Guinea Marble.49: Hybrid Popeye Corkscrew Marble.
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Denver, PA, United States
Auction Details

MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 Auction

Marble Auction, October 20

Auction Start Time: 9AM

The October 20th Marble Auction is loaded with many key and rare marbles from a number of old-time collections. The 700+ lot auction features a large number of unique and seldom-seen handmade examples. Some of the highlights include a 7/8” Pink Opaque Lutz (lot 538) with green lines. This marble has never been seen in these colors and exhibits a wet mint 9.7 condition rating. Another eye-catcher would is the huge 2 - 3/8” 4-lobed and 4-paneled onionskin with mica (lot 644). The auction also includes a large number of beautiful onionskins, lutzes, swirls, clambroths and sulphides. Several other highlights include lots 13, 14, 261, 383, 524, 537, 555, 663, 664 and 670.

This auction has a fantastic assortment of machine made marbles, many of which are the best examples ever to hit the auction block. Along with an original box of Christensen No. 1 Guineas, there are over a dozen killer flames, guineas and corkscrews. One of the highlights would include a ¾” Christensen Agate Tear Drop Guinea displaying some of the best colors and design. Other highlights include lots 47, 78, 79, 311, 314, 327 and 333.

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APPROXIMATE AUCTION TIMES

Auctioneer sells approximately 80 to 100 lots per hour.

LOTS

1 - 100 9AM
101 - 200 10AM
201 - 300 11PM
301 - 400 12PM
401 - 500 1PM
501 - 600 2PM
601 - 699 3PM
701 - 711 4PM
SOLD
4-Paneled Onionskin Marble.: Two opposing panels of pink and white with some blue and two opposing panels of yellow and red. Condition (8.7). Size 1 - 11/16"" Dia."
0265: 4-Paneled Onionskin Marble.Est. $100-$200
SOLD
4-Paneled Onionskin Marble with Mica.: Two panels of pink and white and two panels of turquoise and white. Loaded with large chunks of mica. Marble has minor flea bites. Faceted pontil. Condition (8.9). Size 1 - 3/32"" Dia."
0266: 4-Paneled Onionskin Marble with Mica.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Shrunken Core Onionskin Marble.: Faceted pontil. White base with unusual dark brown. Very striking marble with a left-handed twist. Condition (9.5). Size 21/32"" Dia."
0267: Shrunken Core Onionskin Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Large Onionskin Marble.: White base with pink spotting. Some yellow and green as well. Faceted pontil. Condition (9.6). Size 1 - 5/8"" Dia."
0268: Large Onionskin Marble.Est. $300-$500
SOLD
Outstanding 4-Paneled Onionskin Marble with Mica.: Two opposing panels of yellow and red, one panel of turquoise, white, and yellow, and one panel of cobalt, yellow, and white. Some green spotting in each panel and mica chunks are large. Some micro
0270: Outstanding 4-Paneled Onionskin Marble with Mica.Est. $1,000-$2,000
SOLD
Large Onionskin Marble with Mica.: Yellow base onionskin with red spotting. Mica is large and dispersed evenly throughout marble. Nice faceted pontil. Surface has no chips but does have one small subsurface reflection. Condition
0271: Large Onionskin Marble with Mica.Est. $350-$550
SOLD
Onionskin Marble with Mica.: White base onionskin with orange, pink, and turquoise. Loaded with heavy chunks of mica. Beautiful marble has been buffed with some damage still showing. Nice faceted pontil. Condition (Buffed). Size
0272: Onionskin Marble with Mica.Est. $200-$400
SOLD
Great 4-Paneled Speckled Onionskin Marble.: Faceted pontil. Two panels are white and yellow with speckled blue and two panels are orange and yellow. Slight left-handed twist to top of marble. Condition (9.9). Size 25/32"" Dia."
0273: Great 4-Paneled Speckled Onionskin Marble.Est. $250-$350
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Shrunken Core Ribbon Onionskin Marble.: Colors include pink, orange, green, and blue. Nice twist to this onionskin. Marble has been buffed with pontil still intact. Condition (Buffed). Size 1"" Dia."
0274: Shrunken Core Ribbon Onionskin Marble.Est. $100-$200
SOLD
Large Single Pontil End-of-Day Marble.: Beautiful end-of-day marble with white base, bright red, and cobalt blue. Nice cup lines on top of marble. One as-made hot spot and one shallow chip. The rest of the marble appears to be very clean.
0275: Large Single Pontil End-of-Day Marble.Est. $800-$1,200
SOLD
Single Pontil End-of-Day Cloud Marble.: White base with globs of red and some blue. Great cup marks to surface. Condition (9.5). Size 29/32"" Dia."
0276: Single Pontil End-of-Day Cloud Marble.Est. $300-$500
SOLD
Lot of 2: Joseph's Coat Swirl Marbles.: Includes two multicolored Joseph's coat marbles. The smallest marble has several minor chips. Condition (8.75 - 9.5). Size 3/4"" & 13/16"" Dia."
0277: Lot of 2: Joseph's Coat Swirl Marbles.Est. $150-$250
SOLD
Lot of 5: Onionskin Marbles.: Includes five multicolored onionskin marbles. Condition (8.7 - 9.4). Size 3/4"" to 7/8"" Dia."
0278: Lot of 5: Onionskin Marbles.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Large Ribbon Lutz Marble.: Yellow and blue ribbon lutz with wide lutz banding. Surface shows tiny flea bites and shallow chips. Condition (8.6). Size 1 - 7/16"" Dia."
0279: Large Ribbon Lutz Marble.Est. $1,500-$2,500
SOLD
Large Onionskin Lutz Marble.: This lutz marble has plenty of color including white, green, pink, yellow, blue, and purple. Loaded with lutz. Surface shows wear with two large chips. Condition (8.6). Size 1 - 5/16"" Dia."
0280: Large Onionskin Lutz Marble.Est. $1,500-$2,500
SOLD
Indian Lutz Swirl Marble.: Black opaque base with white, red, green, yellow, and loaded with lutz. Surface has several chips and one large chip. This is a rare marble in any condition. Condition (8.5). Size 29/32"" Dia."
0281: Indian Lutz Swirl Marble.Est. $400-$600
SOLD
Single Pontil Black Glass Lutz Marble.: Single pontil black glass lutz with large, round lutz spotting and striping. This is an extremely rare marble of this type. Surface has as-made hot spot indentations and surface scratching. Also,
0282: Single Pontil Black Glass Lutz Marble.Est. $800-$1,200
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Onionskin Lutz Marble.: Colors include white, green, yellow, pink, orange, and blue. Condition (9.6). Size 23/32"" Dia."
0283: Onionskin Lutz Marble.Est. $150-$250
SOLD
Onionskin Lutz Marble.: Colors include blue, white, pink, yellow, and green with nice wide lutz banding. Condition (9.6). Size 3/4"" Dia."
0284: Onionskin Lutz Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Large Amber Glass Ribbon Lutz Marble.: Amber glass with white ribbon and nice, wide lutz bands. Marble has several surface chips. Condition (8.5 - 8.6). Size 1 - 3/8"" Dia."
0285: Large Amber Glass Ribbon Lutz Marble.Est. $600-$1,000
SOLD
Cranberry Red Onionskin Lutz Marble.: Faceted pontil. White base lutz is covered heavily in cranberry red. Several as-made micro hot spots. Condition (9.1). Size 27/32"" Dia."
0286: Cranberry Red Onionskin Lutz Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Lot of 2: Onionskin Lutz Marbles.: The smallest marble is white, green, and yellow with wide bands of lutz. This marble has one small chip. The larger marble is white and green with lutz and has one slight internal fracture. Condition
0287: Lot of 2: Onionskin Lutz Marbles.Est. $150-$250
SOLD
Blue Opalescent Banded Lutz Marble.: Dark blue lutz with red lines. This marble surface has tiny pitting and minor chipping. Condition (8.7). Size 11/16"" Dia."
0288: Blue Opalescent Banded Lutz Marble.Est. $200-$300