Also check for marbles that are pleasing to the artistic eye.
Marbles 1950s value.
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In the 1950s marble production moved to the far east these are largely worthless.
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.
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Many of the american marble manufacturers were put out of business in the 1950s which means the marbles they produced are now considered rare.
What should i look for.
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Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games.
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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 s.
While marbles may all look the same at first glance take a closer look and you ll see a huge range of styles designs and materials.
Mass production of marbles started only in 1800 s.
If you want to start making them part of your collection you should know how to identify vintage marbles.
The value is best determined by an expert in antique marbles.
Vintage marbles are only limited in number which is why they are more expensive.
Most collectors desire marbles made in the late 1800s through the 1940s.
Vintage marble prices and value often relate to artistic merit.
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That means marbles made before 1950 may be worth a considerable sum to serious collectors.
Find multi colored marbles with clear distinctive lines.
Marbles have been made from non glass materials such as wood clay and stone for hundreds if not thousands of years.
Around 1950 the japanese started manufacturing the famous cat eye style marbles which were very inexpensive to buy.
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There are a number of types of non glass marbles that collectors seek out.
Marbles are not just a childhood plaything.
This section discusses these types and offers an image identification library.
Values can range from 20 to a few hundred dollars.
This is what makes marbles such fascinating items to collect.
Look for marbles with four colors and clear divisions between the colors.
