At one inch in diameter this marble came from a group of three that were almost certainly prototypes of the christensen agate guinea marble style that today is one of the most collectible.
What is a guinea marble.
Nm 21 32 christensen agate cac aqua slag one killer old mib.
It is one of the most prized vintage marbles on the collector market.
A fake marble surface is often as aesthetically pleasing as a real one but it s important to be able to identify the difference so as not to pay the price of real marble when you re getting a considerably cheaper fake.
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Estimate 200 300 feb 7 2015.
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The rare and beautiful guinea marbles even individually can fetch hundreds of dollars each.
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We have been told that the name guinea originated because the marble colors looked like the heads of the guinea cocks that ran around the factory yard.
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Christensen guinea circa 1930s guineas are arguably the most recognizable marble made by christensen agate.
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The guinea pattern is a tiger stripe featuring three or more colors.
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Recognize valuable guinea marbles from the christensen agate company by their brilliant rare colors and specific pattern.
Made in the 1930s the blue and amber based guineas pictured measure 9 16.
This christensen agate guinea marble the largest example known to exist sold recently for us 2 627 99.
Occasionally you will also see these flecks inside the marble particularly in seamed examples guinea cobra.
Red semi opaque base with electric yellow striping and spotting.
It s a natural form of rock from the earth so its colors and patterns are unique.
The most common base color is clear followed by cobalt and then amber.
Nm 21 32 christensen agate cac aqua slag one killer old mib.
