MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 Auction 2012-10-20 Auction - 711 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 13
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
Semi-Opaque Butterscotch Lutz Marble.: Semi-opaque butterscotch base with blue lines. Nice wet look to surface. This marble has a large, shallow chip between two of the blue bands. Condition (8.7). Size 3/4"" Dia."
0289: Semi-Opaque Butterscotch Lutz Marble.Est. $150-$250
SOLD
Amber Glass Banded Lutz Marble.: Amber translucent base with red bands. This marble has no chips but does have one as-made deep cold roll mark running pontil to pontil. Condition (9.0). Size 7/8"" Dia."
0290: Amber Glass Banded Lutz Marble.Est. $250-$350
SOLD
Type I Clear Band Lutz Marble.: Nice wide bands. A few small as-made indentations. Condition (9.5). Size 1 - 11/32"" Dia."
0291: Type I Clear Band Lutz Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Monkey Sulphide Marble.: Seated monkey with hat and coat. Appears to be holding a cane. Nice detailed figure is centered slightly high in marble. Polished with no damage showing. Condition (Polished). Size 1 - 3/8"" Dia."
0292: Monkey Sulphide Marble.Est. $100-$200
SOLD
Large Elephant Donut Hole Sulphide Marble.: Standing elephant with donut hole formed from the elephant's trunk and touching body. Great detail and well-centered figure. Surface shows wear and minor flea bites. Condition (8.75). Size 2 - 1/8""
0293: Large Elephant Donut Hole Sulphide Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
President Busts Sulphide Marble.: One bust appears to be President Grant and the other bust appears to be President Garfield. Both busts are depicted on a plaque. Outer surface shows wear and minor chipping. Condition (8.7). Size 1 -
0294: President Busts Sulphide Marble.Est. $500-$1,000
SOLD
Large Spread-Wing Owl Sulphide Marble.: Large figure is well-centered with great detai. This marble has been polished with no damage showing. Condition (Polished). Size 2 - 3/32"" Dia."
0295: Large Spread-Wing Owl Sulphide Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Large Rearing Horse Sulphide Marble.: Figure is well-centered with slight air bubble on horse's belly. Surface has several as-made hot spots with minor subsurface reflections. Condition (8.9). Size 2 - 3/8"" Dia."
0296: Large Rearing Horse Sulphide Marble.Est. $100-$200
SOLD
Lot of 2: Small Sulphide Marbles.: The smallest marble is a standing lamb with well-centered figure. The larger marble is a standing pig figure that is centered slightly high in marble. Condition (9.2 - 9.5). Size 7/8"" to 15/16""
0297: Lot of 2: Small Sulphide Marbles.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Painted Bird Sulphide Marble.: Painted bird on stump. The stump is painted green, the wings are painted blue, and the beak is brown. Marble has several chips and surface scratching. Bird is still very visible. Condition (8.6).
0298: Painted Bird Sulphide Marble.Est. $1,500-$2,500
SOLD
Christensen Agate Cyclone Marble.: Transparent clear body glass with electric yellow and lavender. This is a great example of a cyclone marble. Condition (9.8). Size 5/8"" Dia."
0299: Christensen Agate Cyclone Marble.Est. $800-$1,200
SOLD
Lot of 2: Akro Agate Lemonade Oxblood Marbles.: Both marbles have nice oxblood pattern with white just under the surface. Condition (9.7). Size 25/32"" and 3/4"" Dia."
0300: Lot of 2: Akro Agate Lemonade Oxblood Marbles.Est. $300-$400
SOLD
Peltier Liberty Marble.: White base with red, orange, and blue. Only a very little of the base is showing. Condition (8.75). Size 3/4"" Dia."
0301: Peltier Liberty Marble.Est. $100-$200
SOLD
Large Christensen Agate Swirl Marble.: Yellow base with purple in a nice swirl fashion. Condition (9.8). Size 3/4"" Dia."
0302: Large Christensen Agate Swirl Marble.Est. $150-$250
SOLD
Peltier Golden Rebel Marble.: Yellow base with red and black aventurine. This marble has several small chips. Condition (8.7). Size 3/4"" Dia."
0303: Peltier Golden Rebel Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Peltier Blue Zebra Marble.: Very hard-to-find marble with white base and dark navy blue striping. This marble has as-made hot spots and minor flea bites. Condition (8.95). Size 27/32"" Dia."
0304: Peltier Blue Zebra Marble.Est. $200-$300
SOLD
Christensen Agate Cyclone Marble.: Transparent clear base with mint green and electric orange striping. Fine example of a cyclone marble. Condition (9.9). Size 5/8"" Dia."
0305: Christensen Agate Cyclone Marble.Est. $800-$1,200
SOLD
Akro Agate Hybrid Popeye Marble.: Colors include blue, yellow, and lavender. Extra thin line of yellow separates the blue from the lavender. Condition (9.7). Size 23/32"" Dia."
0306: Akro Agate Hybrid Popeye Marble.Est. $300-$400
SOLD
Akro Agate Hybrid Popeye Marble.: Very unusual colors in brown, turquoise, and blue. Condition (9.8). Size 11/16"" Dia."
0307: Akro Agate Hybrid Popeye Marble.Est. $250-$350
SOLD
Christensen Agate Tri-Color Flame Marble.: White base with salmon and mint green flame tips. Condition (9.6). Size 21/32"" Dia."
0308: Christensen Agate Tri-Color Flame Marble.Est. $200-$350
SOLD
Christensen Agate Tri-Color Flame Marble.: With black, white, and light salmon flame tips and swirl pattern. Condition (9.8). Size 5/8"" Dia."
0309: Christensen Agate Tri-Color Flame Marble.Est. $250-$400
SOLD
Christensen Agate Submarine Marble.: Aqua transparent base glass with outer striping in baby blue and golden brown. Nice submarine effect. This marble has a heavy cold roll mark at bottom of pinch line. Condition (9.1). Size 5/8"" Dia."
0310: Christensen Agate Submarine Marble.Est. $250-$450
SOLD
Christensen Agate Albino Submarine Guinea Marble.: White submarine base that has been layered over with translucent blue, this makes the marble base look like an icy-blue. Single pinch line guinea is hand-gathered with large spots of white, orange,
0311: Christensen Agate Albino Submarine Guinea Marble.Est. $3,000-$5,000
SOLD
Christensen Agate Submarine Marble.: Amber base with electric yellow striping. Condition (9.8). Size 5/8"" Dia."
0312: Christensen Agate Submarine Marble.Est. $300-$500