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Pictures of marbles worth money. Black and white navarre marble 1638. This unique zebra colored marble fetched nearly 1700 at auction multiple times more than what most people spend on marbles in their entire lives. Rare large 2 130 inch green sulphide look air trap 3 marble w free ship. Look for marbles with four colors and clear divisions between the colors.

Collecting marbles is a game and the person with the greatest skill is the winner. Winning at marble collecting requires practice and knowledge and is not child s play. They have refused to put an erratum sheet in the book. This could help you determine if the item is authentic in order to get your money s worth.

The earliest known marbles were made of stone marble or clay. Look for the pontil. Here are some ways to determine if a marble is vintage or not. Sulphide marbles which feature animals and other figures inside clear glass are very rare as they have not been produced for around 100 years rarer still are those featuring human figures.

Varieties of blown glass marbles were available from 1870 to 1890 in many colors and patterns. Find multi colored marbles with clear distinctive lines. Jan 12 2013 collectible marbles. 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.

Identifying rare marbles requires playing with the big boys by reading their books attending marble shows and shopping where you can engage in. Most vintage marbles were made by hand through the process called glassblowing. During this procedure a stick is used where the marble is attached. Identification and price guide 5th edition after i approved the final draft of the book the publisher changed two of the images without my consent.

Vintage marble prices and value often relate to artistic merit. Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that. Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games. Make offer 56 rare handmade glass marbles lot yolk amber honey rootbeer butterscotch swirl.

China and pottery marbles were used in the 1800 s. In fact a sulphide marble featuring teddy roosevelt sold for 4 500 in a 2011 sale. Agate marble and stone marbles continued to be. Colored glass marbles were used in 15th century germany.

Also check for marbles that are pleasing to the artistic eye. Erratum sheet for marbles. So here s a copy of one i produced.