Faces and Places

A Conversation with L.E. Alley III

July 18, 2022 by Jo and Larry Garrett

No history of American machine made marbles is complete without the history of Alley Agate Company. Likewise, no collection can be complete without a few specimens of these gorgeous marbles! While we were on the road to Round Top, Texas, we acquired several beautiful Alley marbles to add to our collection. When we got home we … [Read more...] about A Conversation with L.E. Alley III

And the Beat Goes On

September 19, 2021 by Jo and Larry Garrett

Recognize this marble master? This is Dave McCullough (deceased, 2024). Former owner and operator of D.A.S. Marbles, Dave brought tons of experience and knowledge to the contemporary marble scene. His vision of color connects glass and nature through the marbles which he has run over several decades, and his work has many followers … [Read more...] about And the Beat Goes On

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