Sulphide marbles which feature animals and other figures inside clear glass are very rare as they have not been produced for around 100 years rarer still are those featuring human figures.
What are my old marbles worth.
Older clay handmade marbles are simple and lack decoration.
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The most common question i am asked is are my marbles worth anything if you have a few marbles you need help identifying or would like an approximate value we are always happy to try and help you out at no cost.
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In fact a sulphide marble featuring teddy roosevelt sold for 4 500 in a 2011 sale.
If possible study the age of the marble and the material used to make it which sometimes indicates the scarcity and value of the marble.
Steelies are metal marbles normally made for industrial use and are fairly common.
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While modern marbles are also used for playing the glass used is not as high quality as the old ones so they could easily break.
Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games.
If the person selling the marbles is old they are more likely to be old too.
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Knowing the value of vintage collectible marbles often is a key component when buying marbles because even though you may be building your marble.
Almost every marble collection contains a few inexpensive steelies.
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This unique zebra colored marble fetched nearly 1700 at auction multiple times more than what most people spend on marbles in their entire lives.
Simply email a digital image to us so we can give you a more accurate value of the marbles.
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.
It can take years to gain enough experience to become an expert in vintage marbles but having just a small interest in marble collecting and old marbles can get a decent collection started.
Prices for these may be less than 50.
Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that.
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Take into consideration the overall condition as well as whether or not marbles come have original.
