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. Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games. 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. The west virginia marble collectors club identification. Three hours of abandoned bank furniture, bad art, and 1950s. Identification and price guide fourth by baumann, paul isbn.
Collecting marbles is a game, and the person with the greatest skill is the winner. Children used vintage marbles for games, but many are examples of glass art, handmade by artisans nearly a century ago. The names and kinds of marbles you will find today have a lot to do with how the marbles were made, who made them, and how they were played. Midwest marble club minnesotas largest marble club. Collectible knives vintage and rare knives blade hq. The hobby of collecting antique marbles is already several decades old. Vintage antique earthenware marbles antique glass marbles are highly collectible and the types range from handmade examples from german glassmakers of the to u. Find rare and collectible items and locate auctions near you.
I got some books at the librairy about collecting antique marbles, but it seems like you really, really have to study and know your stuff for years to be able to differentiate between valuable marbles and hunks of glass. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Identifying rare marbles requires playing with the big boys by reading their books, attending marble shows and shopping where you can engage in. Many collectors obsess over old marbles because they remember playing with them as children. Marbles collectible vintage fixed blade knives for sale. It is only in this period that collectors have turned their attention from handmade german marbles of the latter half of the. My knowledge of marbles is extremely limited, it is a learning process for me the same as the rest of you. Alan basinet talks about collecting antique marbles, noting various design styles, manufacturers, production methods, and the. Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times. Identification and price guide 5th edition, 2012, schiffer publishing and features almost 400 images of various types of marbles, to help you with marble identfication. This is a group for the discussion of marbles and marble collecting.
Marble collecting trumbull, connecticut 06611 rated 4. Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that. Marble collecting is all about displaying specificcolored marbles. Transform bland bookcases and wall shelves into stunning displays with 18 topshelf decorating tips from interior designers on. Very rare german swirl marbles hand made marbles for sale. 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 marble is a small spherical toy often made from glass, clay, steel, plastic or agate. Computer games are a favorite with children today, and games like ringer, marble arch, lagging, etc. Finding collectible marbles hunting knives on ebay.
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Whether youre here because you would like to learn more about marbles or are interested in our free appraisal service, have fun exploring the web site and learning about the great hobby of marble collecting. This section discusses these types, and offers an image identification library. Jul 1, 2016 dont store your favorite antiques in the atticput them on display. He has been a dealer in the antiques and collectibles business since 1979. The online marble guide and the marble gallery are based on my book, marbles. Resources such as websites and books can be extremely handy in this journey. Marble fans wont want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Vintage breadboxes perched on high shelves provide sneaky storage for table linens in the kitchen of this texas ranch. I most likely cannot answer your questions, but may be able to point you. 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. Unfollow antique marbles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Apparently theres even a term for people who collect beer mats. How to identify antique marbles marble, marble art, marble toys.
Most antique marbles are handmade and contain a pontil mark, or a rough spot that indicates cutting from a can or glass pontil rod. The history of marbles traces back to ancient china, and marbles were also found in the great pyramids of egypt. Antique and vintage marbles are highly collectible and very valuable if you know what to look for. Marbles have been valued by collectors for nearly 100 years.
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 may be a little challenging for new collectors, but experienced collectors would be able to tell the difference. Probably the best and most complete book available on antique marbles for both the novice and advanced collector. A helpful guide to identify antique marbles hobby zeal. Get the best deals on marble collection when you shop the largest online. Corn crushers, tack hammers, boot jacks, and nailers are just a few of the tools you will come across in junk piles. The crystal dome marble display instantly becomes the focal point of any room and gives your collection the display it deserves. Marble collecting books with all of the guides and information you need on identifying manufacturers, valuation, and more. Best of antiques, vintage, collecting collectors weekly. Antique marble lot 20 stunning top shelf marbles my personal collection must see. Presenting protection brainerd mfg marbles on sale right now. Machine made glass marbles 1980 to current day free marble appraisals and identification, buy and sell marbles house of marbles uk most of these marbles are made in china and sold around the world. Whether you are a hunter or someone who simply loves vintage knives, the rich history of the marbles brand is likely to draw you in.
However, in recent years marbles have become one of the most popular types of collectible toys. You may just find that knife you have been looking for. Winning at marble collecting requires practice and knowledge and is not childs play. Antique glass marbles are highly collectible, from handmade examples by. June 8th 2009, by maribeth keane and jessica lewis, collectors weekly staff. The mechanized production of glass marbles was developed in the united states in the first quarter of the 20th century. Collecting antique marbles not only provides uptodate pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. Antique glass marbles are highly collectible, from handmade examples by german glassmakers of the. Marbles for sale vintage marbles for sale antique marbles for salecollectible marbles for sale old marbles for sale. The golden age of machine made marbles is dominated by marbles from such companies as m. Most modern marbles come machinemade and lack a pontil mark. Todays collectible marbles are from the late 1800s and newer. I see on ebay that marble collecting is big business. Hibid lets you search, bid and win on thousands of online auctions every day.
An interview with antique marble collector alan basinet. Presenting protection brainerd mfg marbles in stock and ready to ship right now online. Oh, there were boy scout patches, stamps, coins, pocket knives, and indian artifacts too, but marbles were the collectible he carried to the highest level. 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. The storybookpsychedelic rock posters of marq spusta. Most were made in germany from the late 1840s until around about 1915, and most are the swirl variety. 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. 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. Common shapes are the number nine and the turkey head. Antique and modern marbles differ in a few key ways, including appearance, quality, perfection, and manufacturing process. All the marbles on this page are from 34 to 1 14 note. Reproduction and fantasy marble packaging real or repro.
Buy collecting antique marbles 2nd revised edition by paul baumann isbn. They are still inexpensive and within reach of the average marble collector. Unfollow vintage marbles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rare hand made marbles for sale, antique hand made marbles for sale, collectible hand made marbles for sale, old marbles for sale. The process for making marbles has changed over the years as new materials and technologies spread. Vintage marbles are typically more attractive and brighter than modern ones because they were individually made, compared to the new ones that were made in high quantities. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Your place to buy and sell all things handmade cheap furniture, kids. Identifying rare marbles requires playing with the big boys by reading their books, attending marble. 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 marble lot 20 stunning top shelf marbles my personal. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A firstofkind book on marble collecting for beginners interested in learning about how. Selling locally saves you from paying fees to sell online, collecting check and credit card payments from buyers, and all the hassles associated with packing and shipping antiques and collectibles. There are a number of types of nonglass marbles that collectors seek out. Kinds of marbles antique, vintage and collectable marbles. Jun 30, 2016 such marbles ornamented the homes of the roman aristocracy, theatres, bath complexes and public spaces. Lloyd huffer has been collecting marbles since 1954. Chances are the item will look better in hand than in the photos. Marbles have been made from nonglass materials such as wood, clay and stone, for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Very rare hand made marbles for sale display cases.
Toy marbles what are some of the differences between antique and modern marbles. But in some categories, rock posters foremost among them, its contemporary work thats driving the market and fueling peoples passions. If you are an old time collector looking to meet with other likeminded marble collectors, or you are just beginning to find the fun in collecting marbles, we urge you to come to one of our midwest marble club meetings andor shows and enjoy the amazing world of collectible marbles. Collectors trade marbles for high values on the market. Corkscrews are a specific shape, as are handmade swirls, but marbles often have a heart shape or something that makes them more valuable than they would be without the shape. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Other tools that arent necessarily for the farm or handyman shop are also collectible. We also buy marble related items such as original boxes, tins, bags, postcards, photos, artwork, games and just about anything else that is related to marbles. The closest i had ever come to collecting anything was craving a halfinchhigh iron. If you want to understand marbles, you should know about all of the different kinds of marbles. I love an old jar filled with vintage photos, seashells collected at the beach or even colorful crayons and marbles, says megan.
Pricing and grading of marbles is independent of art glass, and the terminology applies only to marble collecting. Protection brainerd mfg marbles for sale rare antique. Get the best deals on rare marbles when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique handmade marbles are works of glass art and old world craftsmanship, highly prized by marble collectors. How to identify antique marbles marble, glass marbles. Collecting antique marbles not only provides uptodate pricing information, it provides collecting marble fans wont want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Marbles we are interested in are almost always pre1950s. I need a marble expert to tell me if any of my marbles are worth anything. Give smaller items more visual presence by collecting them in a container. How to determine value of vintage collectible marbles. Value is only assigned by what another collector pays for a particular piece.
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