Alley Agate Swirl
Alley Agate Company · 1930s-1940s (Depression Era)
Identification summary
Alley Agate swirls are quintessential American machine-made marbles produced primarily in St. Marys and Pennsboro, West Virginia. They are characterized by their intricate, often chaotic swirling patterns and a wide array of color combinations, ranging from common white-based swirls to the highly prized 'Flame' patterns.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Alley Agate Company
- Era
- 1930s-1940s (Depression Era)
- Pattern
- Swirl
- Rarity assessment
- Common
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Standard (5/8 inch)
- Material
- Glass