GORGEOUS NEW 2021 SIGNED JOE RICE Handmade FANCY SWIRL (55MM) Art Glass MARBLE

Description: OUR DESCRIPTION A SPLENDID and NEW 2021 SIGNED JOE RICE Handmade Multi Colored FANCY SWIRL (55MM) Art Glass MARBLE with Green Sparling Aventurine Crystals. It is a bit misshaped by the pontil mark and this happens from time to time when the maker breaks off the glass cane from the marble itself and I have adjusted the price on this marble due to that minor flaw. I gave you a short description of Aventurine Crystal below for your convenience. I have added a short description of Sparkling Aventurine Crystal below for your convenience. It is a One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Marble by Joe. It has Joe's personal etched signature and can be seen on the last 2 pictures. It Measures Approximately 55 MM and or 2-1/8" in Diameter, please see picture number 6 for Digital Caliper LCD Display Measurement. The entire motif consists of many Many Different Colors and they are Pink, Green, Orange and Light Yellow. The pictures do not do this Marble justice and it is much better seen in person and up close. I consider this Lovely Marble to be in Excellent Original Condition. The pontil mark area is smooth to the touch. This is a Very Large Size Contemporary Handmade Glass Marble that Measures Approximately 55 MM and or 2-1/8" in Diameter. If you collect marbles please Follow me so you can see the amazing marbles I start putting out on eBay in the next few days, weeks and months at reasonable prices. I gave you a short history of The Artists Joe Rice below for your convenience. No Collection is considered Complete with out a few of his Hand Made Art Glass Marbles or Paperweights. Please check pictures for further description. The Stand is not part of this sale and is only used here for illustrative purposes. I will Consider any Reasonable Offers on this Wonderful New Art Glass Paperweight and Thank You for Looking. Please do not miss my many other lovely Art Glass Paperweight Auctions by various Well Known and Famous Artists Short History: Joe RiceJoe Rice began working at the family glass factory in 1962 at the age of twelve. He soon discovered a passion for creating glass art, working with his Well Known Glass Making Uncles Joe, Ed, Bob, and Paul St. Clair. He would help after school hours and during the summer months in the beginning years. He would practice, often working through breaks and returning to the factory after hours instilled the seed of dedication to fine craftsmanship and the love of glass. Creating beautiful collectable paperweights and many traditional glass pieces remains a time honored family tradition. Joe has been blessed working alongside his talented uncles. In October 1987 when Joe St. Clair died unexpectedly and Joe was able to purchase the property where his Uncle Bob created his art glass. Joe was fortunate to purchase all the needed supplies and equipment and reopen. Joe Continues the family tradition to this day making Art Glass Paperweights and Marbles.What is the Aventurine Crystals? Aventurine is a form of microcrystalline quartz which has a multitude of sparkling flecks throughout it, making it very beautiful. It is actually specks mica which cause the sparkles in aventurine crystals. This crystal is predominantly found in areas of Brazil, Russia and India. ABOUT ME I am first and foremost a collector of many different types of antiques. One of my hobbies is collecting Art Glass Paperweights. I'm a member of Midwest Paperweight Collectors Club as well as the Paperweight Collectors Association (PCA) which is our National Club. Please follow me so you won't miss any of my fabulous items. OUR TERMS Please feel free to ask questions before you bid on my Items. (Buy It Now Items – Payment is due Immediate.) (Best Offers & Auctions Items – Payment is due within 3 days of the auction ending.) Pictures are used as part of my descriptions. We only accept payment through PayPal. We Only Ship to USA – (Lower 48 States Only) I am more than happy to combine shipping when possible. If you intend to buy several items please let me know beforehand and I can wait a few days (hopefully not more than 5) and then send you a combined shipping invoice. All items sold will be insured. RETURNS Any of our items can be returned, but ONLY if there is a Mistake in the description. Should you need to return something, you must notify us of your intent to return through the normal ebay Messaging System within 3 days of receiving the item. All items returned must be received back within 14 days of you receiving it. If you receive your item and the box is damaged please keep that for reimbursement from the shipper should they need it back. Thank you very much, Kim

Price: 71.99 USD

Location: Hamilton, Indiana

End Time: 2024-11-16T14:13:03.000Z

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