Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone A Stress-Free Place to Relax and Talk Glass    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Funny Looking Pontil. Type???          Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone Forum Index -> Marbles & Glass Chat View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message orbboy Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 217 Location: Ontario, Canada Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:40 am    Post subject: Funny Looking Pontil. Type??? The Pontil on this one is a blob of what looks to be clear glass. The rest of the marble appears to be built off of this "blob" There is no Mica in the "blob" nor are there any signs of faceting. Looks like it was melted smooth after the fact. Any ideas? Thanks. Back to top browse4antiques Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 552 Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:38 pm    Post subject: Did you put the marble in water to see if there is a casing of clear (mica-free) glass? Perhaps its just thick enough to notice at the pontil. ... Roger Back to top Ponkochan Site Admin Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 2627 Location: Southeast Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:55 pm    Post subject: Very interesting looking specimen there, Dave! Wish that I knew more about hand-mades............but I see we've got Roger here now, so I feel better! (Hi Roger, glad you could make it!) _________________ Lizzy Back to top orbboy Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 217 Location: Ontario, Canada Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:52 pm    Post subject: Well I did the water thingie and took a pic. the Lavender seems to be pretty consistant throughout as does the Mica. The blob does have a couple of specks right at the surface that only showed up after I watered it. I would have to guess not cased? I love the effect the water gave to the dark green one that is cased. Neat. Back to top Ponkochan Site Admin Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 2627 Location: Southeast Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:55 pm    Post subject: I still can't help you...........but I did want to say how cool those marbles look "under water" and being able to see their construction. It's really a neat looking picture! _________________ Lizzy Back to top BT Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 201 Location: "spaceship earth" Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:17 am    Post subject: Very Cool.. BT _________________ "art is the only lie that tells the truth" Back to top browse4antiques Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 552 Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:21 am    Post subject: It doesn't look cased to me either, but it was just a thought. Those are some very nice micas. Nice shrunken yellow, and great cased purple, or whatever that is top middle. If you plan to have those around for our trading session, I guess I'd better pull out some quality corks! ... Roger Back to top orbboy Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 217 Location: Ontario, Canada Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:06 pm    Post subject: Better bring the good stuff dude. Here is the yelow close up. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Marvelous Mibs Marbles Collectors Zone Forum Index -> Marbles & Glass Chat All times are GMT - 4 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Marvelous Mibs----------------Marbles & Glass ChatMarble Myths & MisconceptionsPros & ConsArchivesThe LoungeThe Test Forum Welcome!----------------Community Guidelines & AnnouncementsContact the Moderators or Administrator The Collectors Corner----------------Collectors Anonymous  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group. Hosted by phpBB.BizHat.com