Alley Agate Horsehair Swirl
Alley Agate Company · 1930s-1940s
Identification summary
This is a classic example of an Alley Agate swirl from the West Virginia operations (likely St. Marys or Pennsboro). The 'Horsehair' variant is highly prized by collectors for its delicate, hair-thin striations of color that contrast sharply against the base glass.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Alley Agate Company
- Era
- 1930s-1940s
- Pattern
- Horsehair Swirl
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Small Standard (approx. 9/16 inch)
- Material
- Glass