Introduction To Cairo Novelty Marbles With David Tamulevich

In this video we discuss the history of Cairo Novely Marbles, Cairo property digs, and Cairo marble festivals with David Tamulevich. David describes the rise and fall of Cairo, the flood of 1950, and the factory re-discovery and former digging of the property grounds of this more obscure West Virginia Swirl company.

We take a quick look at the two older named Cairo marble examples : “Snake” and “Cloudy Day” as well as some more recent nicknamed Cairos and some examples unique to Cairo production.There will be a follow-up video coming soon of the complete nicknamed list as they are known today and a more in depth look at Cairo marble patterns, traits and identification tips.

We also explore and present some Cairo packaging, related games, dug cullet oddities and artifacts.

Twoards the end of the video, David Tamulevich describes the formation of the Cairo Marble Festivals which were held in Cairo, West Virginia from 1995 to 2015.These festivals were a big part of West Virginia marble history and brought out many of the region’s storied marble makers to meet and greet the marble collectors and fanatics of today.

A special thanks to those who helped provide research information, photos and film clips for this video’s content:

Kathy Huggins
Daniel Thomas
Ron Shepherd
Craig Comley
Linda Simmons
Dean Six
Richard See
Karen Kelso
David Tamulevich

Look for the upcoming Cairo Novelty Marbes Identification Guide video, coming soon. Thank you for watching!

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I’m 60 and I am barely starting a marble collection. I’ve been collecting things my whole life. As with many, I played with marbles as a kid. I guess I’m trying to relive my childhood. My family thinks I’ve lost my marbles. Wish me luck! Great video and so interesting.

[briankesterson]

As a kid in the early to mid1970's we used to drive over to Cairo and take five gallon buckets and fill them to the top with marbles from out of the parking lot that was paved with inch upon inch of marbles!! Wish I had all of those now!!!

[artifactsandbigracks]

Trap the fox ... I have a new unicorn 🦄 to hunt for 👍😎 awesome video my friend . That gentleman is a wealth of knowledge..so ..so cool.

[nanciegreen]

I find this so intriguing! I appreciate these videos! And all of you like David here, telling their stories and teaching us! I’d love to dig there. How much fun, when you love to dig rocks also!

[montydewitt]

I love Cairo, WV. My daughter and I dug around the marble factory before it was tore down. I had a ghostly encounter there. That’s what prompted me to dig around the concrete loading dock. I’ll never forget that day. My daughter had the best time.

[AllenCrawford]

This channel has sparked my interest in marbles. Thank you!

[williammarsh]

Great video. Bill Heaton was my uncle and my
dad John Marsh worked there when he came back from the war. I can't imagine how many marbles my brothers and I had. Thanks for caring about history and this once thriving town and county..

[adrymoctezuma]

So much history behind those marbles! Fascinating!! Excellent video,

[straightshooter]

Mr Bahr,
Today was one of those days where a super great collection finds you!!! I just bought another entire collection with tons of treasures, even a large Lutz marble! May need to send you a picture or two for help, there's a few I have no idea what they are.
Who knows, maybe your next video will cover my unknowns!
Thanks again for all you put into these videos!

[TheHolyMongolEmpire]

I’ve got about 50 dug Cairo’s and some cullet. I love Heatons and Cairo’s. Great video.

[donaldmiller]

Regret not being able to attend any Cairo shows...too busy working...David is definitely the expert on Cairo Agates...had fortune to visit site in early 2000s with couple friends. Surprised how many of these flouresced..

[straightshooter]

Thank you again Mr. Bahr!
Great to see you putting g out new videos with so much history! Keep em coming, I appreciate all your effort!

[pmcole]

another great video and interview. leaning new stuff about old marbles is so fun and refreshing! (although i have to admit, i have been pronouncing Cairo incorrectly all these years! lol) thanks for your dedication, Stephen and David!

[chicitybeachgal]

Great video Stephen! What I wouldn't give to go digging with these guys!

[swordkat]

Thanks for another amazing video. The mix of history and beautiful glass can't be beat.

[detourmore]

Thanks for another great video...awesome work, as always!

[AScottB]

Incredible!! Thanks for another wonderful video on a lesser known variety of vintage mib!! So helpful. Loved it!!

[salishseaquest]

Stephen, Thank you for these wonderful series of marble identifications with yourself and other experts. This has been so informative to have this info captured for posterity. Excellent info and wonderful pictures.

[markbeatty]

I really love the video trying to learn more about Marvel's it's hard thank you again for the information

[irishtino]

There is a Colonial game called "Fox and Geese". The game uses one red piece and the rest of pieces are white. They used colored wood pegs.