Special - Blue and Black
Akro Agate · 1930s-1940s
Identification summary
Black-based corkscrew Special with opaque blue-gray spiral, similar gloss and size.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Akro Agate
- Era
- 1930s-1940s
- Pattern
- patch with swirl ribbon
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Standard shooter ~5/8 inch (approx 15-17mm by hand scale)
- Material
- Soda-lime opaque glass
Why this candidate
Akro Specials frequently pair black base glass with opaque color spirals including blue-gray; pattern in image 2 with black swirling around blue fits this family.