To Veiw Pontils On Antique Sulfide Marbles

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To veiw pontils on antique sulfide marbles.

German high volume marble production dates from the 1850s to around wwi. Sulphide marbles were made almost exclusively in germany in cottage workshops and small factories. Marbles for sale vintage hand made marbles for sale antique hand made marbles for sale collectible hand made marbles for sale old hand made marbles for sale. Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that.

When this type of marble was being produced early collectors feared them because they thought that the figure in the marble was made out of sulfur not porcelain. We have over 30 000 vintage marbles for sale that are not shown here so if you are looking for something you don t see here we probably have it but haven t posted it yet. In such cases the antique marbles could be machine made. 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.

Fast free shipping on many items. Great deals on antique sulfide marbles. 49 81 of 33 results. Mostly these do not imitate the classic designs and styles of antique hand made marbles though many draw inspiration from them.

Any questions please ask before bidding. Sulphide marbles brief history and collecting tips sulphide marbles were made in the mid 1800 s until the 1930 s and they feature a porcelain figure encased in glass. These vintage marbles were manufactured using a glassblowing technique inducing characteristics like bubbles and pontils. However some vintage glass marbles could be from the transition period when machines were introduced in marble making.

Please base your bids on my pictures which are taken under a bright light from several angles. Guaranteed 3 day delivery. Fast free shipping on many items. This section discusses these types and offers an image identification library.

There are a number of types of non glass marbles that collectors seek out. You are bidding on a nice 767 to 783 antique handmade polished german pretty green banded lutz marble with a few tiny not too visible scars thin open air bubble and both pontils. Antique glass marble with white sulfide sheep ram germany 1800s 1 1 2 wide. Standard size page 1.

Marbles have been made from non glass materials such as wood clay and stone for hundreds if not thousands of years. Antique sulfide marble upright squirrel figural 1 7 16 diameter very nice. Vintage hand made marbles for sale. 1 33 of 33 results.

Mid to late 1800 s. Marbles are simply little spherical balls used by children and adults to play a range of games.