.57 Wet Mint Christensen Agate Company w oxblood, Striped Opaque CAC marble. For Sale

This item is a .57highly collectible vintage machine-made glass marble, consistent with the legendary Christensen Agate Company (CAC) "Striped Opaque" style from Cambridge, Ohio (circa 1925–1930). It exhibits distinct rich, chocolate-to-oxblood ribbons neatly patterned across a milky white or pale bluish opaque base.
True oxblood glass in Christensen Agate Company (CAC) striped opaque marbles is considered extremely rare.While the Akro Agate Company and M.F. Christensen (MFC) are the most famous historical producers of oxblood glass, true oxblood was rarely used or intended by CAC. When it does appear on CAC striped opaques, it is usually categorized into one of two scenarios:

• Incidental Oxblood: Often, a thin strand or "patch" of oxblood occurs completely by accident due to precise, un-targeted kiln melt conditions where trace elements (like copper and iron) interact under specific reduction environments. These "accidental" filaments of oxblood inside or alongside the main opaque stripes are prized collector anomalies.
• CAC "Bloodies": There is a long-standing debate among high-end marble collectors regarding true CAC "Bloodies". The most accepted consensus for a true CAC variant features an opaque white base or light baby blue with deep, dense red ribbons wrapped sharply on the surface.

True oxblood glass is distinctive because it is completely opaque, sitting dense and heavily "painted" on the surface, revealing a rich, dried-blood maroon color that completely blocks out light when backlit. A confirmed Christensen striped opaque that possesses this genuine, dense oxblood material instead of a standard vibrant red transparent/translucent swirl, you are looking at a highly sought-after and rare piece.Key Identification Factors

• Base Glass & Banding: It displays the distinct color contrast characteristic of the Christensen Agate Company, featuring an opaque, pale powder-blue base overlaid with rich, deep oxblood red striping.
• Pattern Definition: The sharp, separate color boundaries with very little color bleeding match the known traits of Arnold Fiedler's glass batches from the late 1920s.
• Surface Condition: The smooth, glossy finish aligns with the "wet mint" description often used by collectors to describe high-grade marbles with an pristine, freshly made look.

The product is a vintage .57 wet mint Christensen Agate Company marble with oxblood striped opaque CAC.Made in the United States in the 1930s, this machine-made marble is a collectible item suitable for hobbyists and enthusiasts aged 17 years and up. With its unique design and historical significance, this pre 1920s marble is a valuable addition to any collection of vintage marbles.