Marble Collectors Price Guide

Marble identification and classification is a very subtle matter.

Marble collectors price guide.

The pages in this area can help you in learning about marbles and marble making. Identification and price guide erratum. It was sold in 2009. The online marble guide and the marble gallery are based on my book marbles.

Erratum sheet for marbles. They have refused to put an erratum sheet in the book. 3 4 black and blue marble br estimated 20 40 br sold for 40. 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.

Both the onionskin and blizzard patterns are coveted by collectors and the blend of unusual colors in this marble also contributed to its final price. The hobby of marble collecting can be a rewarding and enriching pastime. 11 there is also a numeric system used by marble collectors but the grading becomes much more subjective as the difference in a 9 3 and a 9 5 or an 8 2 and an 8 4 is in the eye of the grader. Erratum sheet for marbles.

Robert block details this grading in his identification and price guide. Marble values and all collectibles antiques have taken a significant downturn in prices in recent years. They have refused to put an erratum sheet in the book. Marbles have been valued by collectors for nearly 100 years.

Collectors must quickly identify a vintage marble recognize its manufacturer spot any flaws and have an in depth knowledge of the market. This list is presented as a service to the public. 1 5 8 cobalt and white swirl marble br estimated 300 600 br sold for 130. So here s a copy of one i produced.

Avid collectors regularly study realized. Marbles are part of a wide variety 865 lots of toys trains die cast vehicles and figures that was auctioned live on ebay october 26 2003. Below is a list of marble collectors sorted by state who have indicated to the mcsa that they are willing to assist other marble collectors with identifying their marbles. Value is only assigned by what another collector pays for a particular piece.

Erratum sheet for marbles. As with any other collectible there is no substitute for knowledge of the subject. Marble collecting books are an awesome reference but prices listed are rarely accurate due to market fluctuations since a books published date.