Recognize these D.A.S. marbles? These were made by the legendary Dave McCullough (deceased 2024) in his hot glass shop Dave’s Appalachian Swirls in Pennsboro, W.V. Dave was the premier colorist of the 20th and 21st centuries.
In the March 29, 2012 online issue of Poor Richard’s Almanac, Dave is referred to as having set the standards of excellence in machine-marbles which will stand the test of time. He often took inspiration from nature and his marble runs have names like “Sundown”, “Moondog”, “Equinox”, and “Soaring Eagles”.
In addition to running his own shop, Dave served as general manager of Champion Agate in Pennsboro, W.V. and he worked at Jabo-Agate in Parkersburg, W.V. and Reno, O.H. Through his D.A.S. marbles, the colors and dreams of his artistry live on.
