Bumblebee
Marble King · 1950s-1960s Machine-Made Classic
Identification summary
Opaque black base patch with thick yellow, lime and burnt-orange swirled ribbon.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- Marble King
- Era
- 1950s-1960s Machine-Made Classic
- Pattern
- Patch Swirl
- Rarity assessment
- Common
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Standard - approx 5/8 inch (16mm) shooter size based on photos
- Material
- Soda-lime glass
Why this candidate
Opaque black base with wide yellow to yellow-green ribbon wrapping 2/3 of surface matches Marble King Bumblebee patch structure seen in all 3 views. Glossy machine-made finish, no pontil, and soft blending of yellow/orange/gray is classic early Marble King Paden City production.