Clay marbles are usually found in their natural tan color but they may also be dyed.
Identifying clay marbles.
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They were produced in bulk between 1800 and 1900 in germany and the united states.
Foil clays are small usually less than 1 2 diameter clays with a metallic coating on them.
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Corkscrew patterns generally have a white base with a second color twisted into a helix.
They were first mass produced in the late sixteenth century until the early eighteenth century first in the netherlands and then later in germany.
However this is not always the case as it could also be possible that the marbles were purchased recently or someone might have just given them to him.
Make sure to ask the seller about the origin of the marbles.
Examine the marble for a logo from a comic strip.
Other styles and patterns include moonies oxbloods and corkscrews with three or more colors.
The dyed marbles are usually found in red blue brown green or yellow.
It is difficult to firmly state the exact.
While identifying a marble look with a magnifying glass to see if it has eyelashes or little dings.
If in doubt go back to the different factors discussed on how to identify an antique marble.
Before glass marbles became common marbles were made from porcelain china stoneware and clay.
This section discusses these types and offers an image identification library.
At one point clay marbles were so ubiquitous that they were also known as commies.
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You will be surprised how much damage the older used marbles often have.
These were produced in germany after the turn of the twentieth century and are usually found in mosaic games.
A helpful guide to identify antique marbles believe it or not.
Prior to the introduction of machine made marbles almost all were hand blown.
Marbles have been made from non glass materials such as wood clay and stone for hundreds if not thousands of years.
There are a number of types of non glass marbles that collectors seek out.
The exact origin of the marble still remains a mystery.
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.
Look for a corkscrew pattern when identifying marbles manufactured by akro agate.
Colored clay marbles were referred to as polished.
Affordable glass marbles were first made in the 19th century when a special pair of scissors that.
