Brown & Tan Swirl on Cream
Alley Agate Company · c. 1930s–1940s
Identification summary
A 21 mm West Virginia swirl featuring looping ribbons of reddish-brown and tan winding around a creamy white base.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Alley Agate Company
- Era
- c. 1930s–1940s
- Pattern
- West Virginia Swirl
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Shooter (13/16 inch / 21 mm)
- Material
- Glass
Why this candidate
The fluid, looping ribbon pattern in shades of chocolate brown, russet, and amber draped across an opaque milk-white to creamy base is highly indicative of Alley Agate swirl production from the Pennsboro or St. Marys facilities.