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Glass Eye Studio with Ro Purser: "Cisco Blue" Size: 2.08" Price: SOLD


In 2009/2010, Ro Purser teamed up with Glass Eye Studio to design a group of marbles for the Cisco Systems Corporation. These marbles were given away for 5 year, 10 year, 15 year (etc.) awards to employees of the company - yeah, I know, why couldn't I work for Cisco?!? Employees were able to select the style of marbles they want for certain year awards. This marble here is one of the 5 year marbles. There are 12 marbles in the series altogether, 2 for each 5 year period up to 30 years. The marbles also come with very attractive cherry wood cases made specially for these marbles, plus a black baggie (not pictured) which the case slips into. A very nice presentation.

This particular marble is the blue and white swirl, achieved by combining layers of bright white and transparent blue glass together, and working it into a sweet sphere. Very nicely done and a really nice example of this style! This is the 5 year award. These marbles are a major slice of history in the contemporary art glass marble movement, and every collection should strive to add at least one. Comes with the wooden case and baggie.

I have stands available as well which were made specifically for these marbles. Please see them in the marble stands gallery further down the main page.

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