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Black and White Swirl

Alley Agate · Late Machine-Made Classic 1930s-1940s

Black and White Swirl by Alley Agate, identification view
Community photograph · added 6 October 2026

Identification summary

Opaque black glass swirl with white ribboning, 24mm jumbo shooter, machine-made swirl.

Visible record

Maker candidate
Alley Agate
Era
Late Machine-Made Classic 1930s-1940s
Pattern
swirl
Rarity assessment
Common
Condition assessment
Near Mint
Size
Jumbo Shooter - 24mm (0.94 inch)
Material
glass

Why this candidate

Opaque black base with wispy white swirl ribbon and high gloss matches Alley black-and-white swirls best. 24mm jumbo shooter size was commonly made by Alley in late 1930s-1940s. Blurry images still show swirl structure, not cat's eye or patch.