Bidspirit auction | Three Vintage Tri-Color Cat's Eye
Three Vintage Tri-Color Cat's Eye and Swirl Glass Marbles, circa 1950s - This lot features three vintage machine-made glass marbles, showcasing popular mid-century designs. The collection includes one tri-color hybrid cat's eye marble, which contains internal vanes of blue, orange, and yellow suspended within a clear glass body. The second specimen is a translucent swirl marble displaying a rich palette of amber and dark brown tones. The third marble features a light green translucent base accented with opaque yellow swirled ribbons. These types were commonly produced by major mid-20th-century manufacturers such as Vitro Agate or Marble King. Measurements: 0.613 inches, 0.616 inches, and 0.618 inches in diameter. The marbles are in near-mint condition, exhibiting a high-gloss polished surface. Visual inspection reveals no significant chips, cracks, or surface bruising. The internal color filaments remain vibrant and well-defined, and the glass matrix is clear with no notable internal fractures.