Evidence of play will be minimal. A near mint marble will be in collectible used condition with good eye appeal and a strong example of the type but with mild to moderate visible damage from impact play history. These were toys meant to impact one another and few survived in pristine condition.
A near mint marble will show a history of use which may include any of the following — chips, nicks, flea bites, dullness from pocket wear, scratches, and internal flaws such as reflections, moons, or minor cracks.
You will find a wide variety of marbles for the beginner or the advanced collector, with prices from a single-digit to 5-digits. Our goal is to promote the hobby of collecting marbles and to encourage new or aspiring collectors. We encourage the new collectors or collectors on a small budget to contact us, we enjoy teaching and supporting new collectors.
Also, if you or someone you know has questions regarding the value of an unusual marble or would like assistance in selling it, we may consider consignments for rare or unusual items. Nearly every marble offered here will have original as-made surfaces. Assume all marbles offered on this site will have the original surface glass unless otherwise indicated. We avoid polished, buffed or reconditioned marbles whenever possible.
Pictures are taken to be honest representations of the marbles and we do not manipulate pictures to hide damage or flaws. We also do our best to capture the authentic colors of the marbles and will adjust the photo to accomplish this if necessary; therefore you may notice a slight difference in background color from slide to slide. We attempt to capture the true colors of what you would expect to see in hand if possible. Sometimes this is not possible in spite of our best efforts.
Marble sizes vary dramatically. The size of the marble may not be immediately apparent from the photo as there is no background detail to compare and contrast it with, so pay close attention to the size description. Hold the marbles up to the light and look for subtle flaws or marks that indicate the age. Older marbles will have certain bubbles or flaws caused by the glass-blowing process.
Compare the colors of one type of marble to another. Newer marbles will have slightly different colors in their designs, and the designs themselves often look different. Refer to knowledge gained from marble research during this step.
Follow major collectors within the area of marbles. Some collectors have websites in which they write about current fakes and reproductions and what to watch out for. Today virtually all marbles that are made by hand, are sold as works of art which can sell for thousands of dollars. Robert Gray has been writing full time since His first photography book took seven years to research and publish.
He specializes in writing on photography and the arts. He's written for Photography Magazine, Large Format Camera Magazine and many online art and photography websites and blogs. By: Robert Gray Updated April 12, Share It. Get out your collection of marbles and study each marble carefully. Tip Follow major collectors within the area of marbles. This is from a sampling of items that were auctioned by Apple Tree Auction Center.
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