Beginner Marble Collector

Block with over 500 pictures of different marbles is an excellent guide to refer to.

Beginner marble collector. Unlike the newer ones these marbles did not shatter. Twelve years ago his passion for marble collecting was ignited again when his wife lynn gave him a book on marbles for his birthday. 1 5 8 cobalt and white swirl marble br estimated 300 600 br sold for 130. Therefore high quality glass was used in old glass marbles.

Twelve years ago his passion for marble collecting was ignited again when his wife lynn gave him a book on marbles for his birthday. Guided tour and discussion of my antique machine made marble collection. Earlier marbles were collected and used for playing games. The online marble guide and the marble gallery are based on my book marbles.

The marble faq has basic information on the history of marbles and marble collecting. The marble collectors handbook by robert s. Identifying glass marbles glass quality. A beginner s guide has united both of rich s current hobbies.

Buy a book it will be a small investment when compared to the cost of a few mistakes. If you re collecting vintage items research is the key to being a smart collector. A beginner s guide has united both of rich s current hobbies. The mechanized production of glass marbles was developed in the united states in the first quarter of the 20th century.

Showing examples and identification of the major american glass marble maker pieces. 3 4 black and blue marble br estimated 20 40 br sold for 40. The golden age of machine made marbles is dominated by marbles from such companies as m f. Alan s classic identification guide appears here in its full glory.

This first of kind book collecting marbles. Rich and lynn live in the kansas city area where one of their favorite pastimes is showing children. This first of kind book collecting marbles. The national marble museum is now part of this museum.

American toy marble museum glossary fantastic and authoritative glossary of marble related terms. 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.