Guided tour and discussion of my antique machinemade marble collection. Showing examples and identification of the major american glass marble maker pieces. Mixed bag of 78 vintage marbles, from 70s or early 80s. Making beauty amid the ugliness of wwii japanese american camps how my kid lost a game of magic to its creator but scored a piece of its original art made for. 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. A helpful guide to identify antique marbles hobby zeal. Marbles for sale vintage marbles for sale antique marbles for salecollectible marbles for sale old marbles for sale. Most were made in germany from the late 1840s until around about 1915, and most are the swirl variety. Whether you are a hunter or someone who simply loves vintage knives, the rich.
Most antique marbles are handmade and contain a pontil mark, or a rough spot that indicates cutting from a can or glass pontil rod. They are still inexpensive and within reach of the average marble collector. Also, it has quite a comprehensive section on antique victorian carpet balls. Marble collecting books with all of the guides and information you need on identifying manufacturers, valuation, and more. Barnyard animals, household pets, squirrels, and birds are most common. I purchased this copy for a friend just getting into antique marble collecting. I most likely cannot answer your questions, but may be able to point you. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.
Many of these original games inspired the games people still play today, including chess, checkers, backgammon, dice, dominoes, marbles, carroms, mahjong, and parcheesi. Collecting marbles a beginner s guide learn how to. For a number of years, collectors believed that some handmade marbles, predominately swirl. Value is only assigned by what another collector pays for a particular piece. Collecting antique marbles identification and price guide 4th edition by paul baumann and publisher krause publications. Marbles have been valued by collectors for nearly 100 years. Almost all antique handmade glass marbles were produced in germany from the period 1860 to 1920. Holiday overeating funny on the shelf funny dogs key.
The history of marbles traces back to ancient china, and marbles were also found in the great pyramids of egypt. Marble collecting is all about displaying specificcolored marbles. This will help you learn how rare, antique marbles look and recognize different patterns. Antique and modern marbles differ in a few key ways, including appearance, quality, perfection, and manufacturing process. Hopefully after checking out this part 1 on handmade marbles, youll have a better understanding of what you come across and possibly even think about putting some marbles on your shelf. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to identify antique marbles marble, marble toys, glass.
Today, these vintage marbles are collected rather than played with. We also buy marble related items such as original boxes, tins, bags, postcards, photos, artwork, games and. Antique canecut glass marbles though some speculate that glass spheres produced near ancient rome were used as marbles, the earliest glass toy marbles were made in germany in the middle of the nineteenth century. While some people claim that you can send your marbles to them so they can evaluate your marbles value, this is a very bad idea as you will almost certainly never see your marbles again. Marble art displaying collections glass marbles glass paperweights glass ball paper weights the collector vintage toys vintage stuff. This leaves a tiny rough patch on the marble, which is known as the pontil. Kinds of marbles antique, vintage and collectable marbles. Todays collectible marbles are from the late 1800s and newer.
It is, by far,the best reference book i have ever come across in both areas, i. Collectors must quickly identify a vintage marble, recognize its manufacturer, spot any flaws and have an indepth knowledge of the market. Learn how to recognize the classic marbles identify the nine basic marble features play the old game of ringer collecting antique bird decoys and duck calls. Marble collecting books and accessories moon marble company. A new borate mineral from the upper louann formation in the northern gulf. How to determine value of vintage collectible marbles. Other civilizations used them for recreational purposes. What are some of the differences between antique and modern marbles. In an excavation near mohenjodaro, various balls of stone were found.
The roman poet, ovid, focuses on marbles in his poem, nux. Crystal produced during this era is considered antique by collectors, while those created after world war i are generally regarded as vintage glassware. Antique trader limoges price guide antique traders limoges price guide collecting marbles. Antique marbles are collected the world over, with rare examples traded for thousands of dollars.
How to identify antique marbles vintage antiques and vase. In the earlier times, egyptians believed the animalbonemade marbles were a type of spiritual medium. Such marbles ornamented the homes of the roman aristocracy, theatres, bath complexes and public spaces. How to identify antique and vintage glassware styles. My knowledge of marbles is extremely limited, it is a learning process for me the same as marble collecting i antique online see more. Well, to start out with, marbles come in basically two different types, handmade circa18501900 and machine made circa 1900present. Vintage aventurine marbles for sale aventurine marbles for sale antique aventurine marbles for sale collectible aventurine marbles for sale old aventurine marbles for sale.
Block this expanded 2nd edition is the definitive guide to marble collecting, with over 1,400 color photographs identifying marbles. Huge glass ball 39mm 1 12 large blue marble big glass marble vintage marble colorful crystal ball vintage modern decor eco friendly toy. An interview with antique marble collector alan basinet. We have over 30,000 vintage marbles for sale that are not shown here so if you are looking for something you dont see here we probably have it but havent posted it.
Glass marbles appear to have been introduced about 1860. Collecting antique marbles not only provides uptodate pricing information in us dollars, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. Knowing the value of vintage collectible marbles often is a key component when buying marbles, because even though you may be building your marble collection just for fun, there is an investment aspect to it, too. Marble collecting trumbull, connecticut 06611 rated 4. This longawaited 4th edition provides a fullcolour look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an. The hobby of marble collecting is certainly no exception and as the popularity of the hobby soars, so does the number of people trying to make money from producing andor selling reproductions. A marble is a small spherical toy often made from glass, clay, steel, plastic or agate. You can also join a marble club and attend meetings to discuss all aspects of marble collecting.
A sulphide has a transparent base with a sulphide figure inserted inside it. Antique clay marbles civil war era lot of 119 free shipping. Antique glass marbles are highly collectible, from handmade examples by german glassmakers of the. Early, handmade examples produced in germany are particularly sought after.
My knowledge of marbles is extremely limited, it is a learning process for me the same as the rest of you. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Crockery marbles most crockery or stoneware marbles were brown with a blue glaze. Marbles for sale vintage marbles for sale antique marbles for sale collectible marbles for sale old marbles for sale.
We stock machine made marbles in a multitude of colors and designs in sizes from peewees to 50mm. Computer games are a favorite with children today, and games like ringer, marble arch, lagging, etc. As far as collecting marbles is concerned, you can buy or locate marbles for your collection at local garage sales, flea markets, estate auctions and other similar venues. The most common figure found in a sulphide marble is an animal.
No one knows exactly when the first marbles were invented, but they date back to the times of the ancient egyptians, greeks, and romans who played with marbles made of stone, clay, or polished nuts. This longawaited 4th edition provides a fullcolor look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of whats. Antique and vintage marbles are highly collectible and very valuable if you know what to look for. This is a group for the discussion of marbles and marble collecting. In 1997 this need led us to the opening of the moon marble company store. Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that could cut molten glass was invented by a german glassblower. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Collecting antique marbles 4th edition 9780873498227. Many collectors obsess over old marbles because they remember playing with them as children. Marble pictures and prices for collectors marble pictures. Collecting marbles may be as easy as a few purchases, but mastering the identification, pricing and grading can take a lifetime.
They are called benningtons because their glaze resembles that of the brown and blue glazed bennington ware pottery produced in bennington vermont during the nineteenth century. During this procedure, a stick is used where the marble is attached. Best of antiques, vintage, collecting collectors weekly. The collectors guide to selecting, identifying, and enjoying new and antique oriental rugs the collectors library collecting antique marbles. Wealthy collectors were attracted to crystal for its lightreflecting qualities, and it became a popular serving option during the 19th century. Most vintage marbles were made by hand through the process called glassblowing. Learn how to recognize the classic marbles identify the nine basic marble features play the old game of ringer aug 16, 2012 by richard maxwell. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. We wanted marbles that we had as children like bumblebees, cubscouts, puries, and so on. Toy marbles what are some of the differences between antique and modern marbles. Once again morphy auctions is auctioning off some terrific marbles, and the online catalog photos are exquisite highlights include a rare christensen agate company cobaltbased guinea with only red and white colors. 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. Wild animals including razorbacks, elephants, and lions are a little less common.
In 1846, a glassworker in the town of lausche invented the marbelschere, or marble scissors, a tool that rounded a marble in one step. Marbles collectible vintage fixed blade knives for sale. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Collecting antique marbles not only provides uptodate pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. Learn the types of marbles with attention to the artistic merit, as pricing can depend on the number of colors, color combination, and maker. Unfollow antique marbles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Once you become knowledgeable about genuine marbles, you can find them easily in auctions and sales with relative ease. Board games as we know them emerged out of the victorian era, even though nearly every ancient culture around the world had developed its own strategy and luck games. Identifying a replica isnt easy, and can often only be done if the original greek marble or bronze sculpture is known either because it has survived to the present day, or because it has been described in the literary record. Everett grist is the author of several books on marbles. For this reason they are sometimes called german swirls but most collectors refer to them as.
If you are interested in selling an individual marble, a few marbles or an entire collection of marbles directly to, we are always interested in discussing this option with you. Collectors trade marbles for high values on the market. Following the outbreak of world war i, sales of american machinemade marbles grew as german exports were banned. Antique handmade marbles are works of glass art and old world craftsmanship, highly prized by marble collectors. The west virginia marble collectors club identification. Marbles agate and or jasper natural gemstones 6 of 58 inch to 34 vintage. It can take years to gain enough experience to become an expert in vintage marbles, but having just a small interest in marble collecting and old marbles can get a decent collection started. Lloyd huffer has been collecting marbles since 1954.
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