Marbles Identification and Price Guide

Author: Robert Block
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764339943
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
More than 500 color photos display marbles of all types, including Indians, Aggies, Steelies, transitionals, M.F. Christensen & Son, Akro Agate and more.

Collecting Antique Marbles

Author: Paul Baumann
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440225230
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm! Marble fans won't want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what's out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is included in the book, as well as important information on spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins, Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day; Transition and Machine-Made, and many more.

Everett Grist's Big Book of Marbles

Author: Everett Grist
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marbles (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description

Pictorial Price Guide of Marbles

Author: Robert Block
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764316333
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Over 520 color photographs display the top-selling marbles from a wide range of categories, including banded, lutz, onionskin, paperweight, and slag, from many major manufacturers. Auction values are provided with each marble illustrated as well as 8,000 additional marbles, making this the most thorough guide available.

Collecting Marbles

Author: Richard Maxwell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781479119486
Category : Marbles (Game objects)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A first-of-kind book on marble collecting for beginners interested in learning about how to identify and value old marbles.

Marbles Illustrated

Author: Robert Block
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764309700
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive guide to the actual selling prices of marbles during the past year. Utilizing a database of prices realized from over 6,000 marbles at auction during the past year, the author provides catalogue descriptions, pictures and values. Listings are categorized by marble type, allowing for easy reference for the collector.

Greenberg's Guide to Marbles

Author: Dennis Webb
Publisher: Greenberg Books
ISBN: 9780897783309
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
A tour of the colorful history of marbles. Shows marble-making technology, and tells how to identity the different types of marbles. Includes marble-making stories, marble company histories, and a price guide.

American Machine-Made Marbles

Author: Dean Six
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764324642
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Over 590 color photos display machine-made marbles from the twentieth century, including the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled. Marble factories whose products and packaging are displayed include Akro Agate, Christiansen Agate, Davis Marble, Heaton Agate, Kokomo Opalescent, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Marble King, Peltier, Ravenswood, and Vitro. Values are included in the captions.

Marble Collectors Handbook

Author: Robert S. Block
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764323317
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Over 580 color photos display handmade, machine-made, and contemporary handmade and design marbles by many artists. Swirl, Clambroth, Banded Opaque, Indian, Lutz, End of Day, and Single-gather handmade marble designs and machine-made examples by M.F. Christensen & Son, Christensen Agate, Akro Agate, Peltier, Master Marble, Marble King, Ravenswood, and Vitro Agate are found. Values are provided in the captions and tables.

Antique Glass Swirl Marbles

Author: Stanley A. Block
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314599
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
Swirl marbles comprise one of the largest categories of antique marbles. With 851 color photograph, this book displays swirl marbles from banded and clambroth swirls to latticinio core and ribbon core swirls. The text explains each swirl marble type and provides tables of prices.