Pictures Of Rare Marbles

Antique glass marbles are highly collectible from handmade examples by german glassmakers of the 1800s to vintage marbles made by machine in the early 20th century by u s.

Pictures of rare marbles.

Following the outbreak of world war i sales of american machine made marbles grew as german exports were banned. As a result collectors have become interested in finding rare or interesting examples. Collecting marbles is a game and the person with the greatest skill is the winner. Vintage marbles are especially popular with collectors though custom marbles sometimes made with rare materials can also command impressive price tags.

Jan 12 2013 collectible marbles. Early handmade examples produced in germany are particularly sought after. Rare large 2 130 inch green sulphide look air trap 3 marble w free ship. See more ideas about paperweights glass marbles marble.

Blue wasp blue tiger blue bee. Millions of marbles with. Aesthetics are also highly important. Over the years increasingly intricate and beautiful marbles have become available.

His site was an invaluable resource to collectors on how to identify marbles reproductions and fakes and general knowledge for the beginner and expert alike on grading marbles and much more. Click the picture for full screen view. Identifying rare marbles requires playing with the big boys by reading their books attending marble shows and shopping where you can engage in. Companies like christensen peltier glass akro agate and vitro agate.

Marbles also have an entire slang language built around them. The wvmcc was organized on march 30 2003 and is dedicated to educating individuals about the collecting and preservation of marbles art glass orbs related artifacts and documents. 56 rare handmade glass marbles lot yolk amber honey rootbeer butterscotch swirl. Antique marbles are collected the world over with rare examples traded for thousands of dollars.

Aggies for example are marbles made of agate while some alleys are made of alabaster. Make offer 56 rare handmade glass marbles lot yolk amber honey rootbeer butterscotch swirl.