Marble Collectors Price Guide

Collectors must quickly identify a vintage marble recognize its manufacturer spot any flaws and have an in depth knowledge of the market.

Marble collectors price guide.

So here s a copy of one i produced. Identification and price guide 5th edition after i approved the final draft of the book the publisher changed two of the images without my consent. They have refused to put an erratum sheet in the book. Marbles have been valued by collectors for nearly 100 years.

1 5 8 cobalt and white swirl marble br estimated 300 600 br sold for 130. Marble collecting books are an awesome reference but prices listed are rarely accurate due to market fluctuations since a books published date. Identification and price guide erratum. This list is presented as a service to the public.

Erratum sheet for marbles. Marble identification and classification is a very subtle matter. The online marble guide and the marble gallery are based on my book marbles. The hobby of marble collecting can be a rewarding and enriching pastime.

Robert block details this grading in his identification and price guide. Identification and price guide 5th edition after i approved the final draft of the book the publisher changed two of the images without my consent. Erratum sheet for marbles. 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.

It was sold in 2009. Marble values and all collectibles antiques have taken a significant downturn in prices in recent years. The marble faq has basic information on the history of marbles and marble collecting. 3 4 black and blue marble br estimated 20 40 br sold for 40.

Erratum sheet for marbles. Value is only assigned by what another collector pays for a particular piece. 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. As with any other collectible there is no substitute for knowledge of the subject.

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. They have refused to put an erratum sheet in the book. 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.