Steelie (Solid Ball Bearing)
Various Industrial Manufacturers (e.g., SKF, Atlas, Hoover) · Early to Mid-20th Century (c. 1900-1960)
Identification summary
A 'Steelie' is a slang term for a marble made of steel, typically a repurposed industrial ball bearing used as a heavy-duty shooter.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Various Industrial Manufacturers (e.g., SKF, Atlas, Hoover)
- Era
- Early to Mid-20th Century (c. 1900-1960)
- Pattern
- Solid Metallic
- Rarity assessment
- Common
- Condition assessment
- Fair
- Size
- Standard to Shooter
- Material
- Carbon or Chrome Steel