Glass Marbles

Glass Marbles

Glass Marbles

Collectible marbles can be divided into three types, by age, German handmade marbles produced from 1862 1920, and American machine made marbles produce from 1905 onwards and con temporary marbles produced mainly in America.

German handmades are usually the most desirable and often the most desirable, the majority were produced from the 19^th century, until the outbreak of World War I. Which Led to their export ending and the decline in the industry.

These examples can be identified by the small print down, slightly rough areas on the pontil mark.

Where the marble was removed from the rod in its manufacturing.

There are many different types and subtypes particularly with swirls, look for complex designs and symmetry.

Bright iridescent multicoloured marbles and large marbles are usually very popular.

The majority are categorised by the elements they contain and the style of the elements certain colours such as blue and red are rare.

American machine made marbles are readily growing in their pop reality, as yesteryears children become today’s collectors and the limited supply of handmade marbles become more sought after.

Contemporary marbles are usually identified and priced as such.

They are a number of artist such as Mark Matthews still producing colourful designs.

Condition is very important with American machine marbles but less so with German handmaids.

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However ,if examining  marbles closely  look for scratches hit marks and even tiny  chips as they can devalue a marble by half or more.

The final factor in determining the value is eye appeal, look for bright colours, complexity and symmetry.

I hope you have enjoyed this page on Glass Marbles  and found it both informative and helpful please feel free to leave any comments or any advice you may have.

As I am fully aware there will be people out there with more knowledge on the subject of marbles.

Happy hunting from the collectibles coach.