Antique Handmade Marbles
Antique handmade marbles are true works of glass art and craftsmanship, highly prized by marble collectors. Most were handmade in Germany from the 1850s until around about 1915 and for this reason they are sometimes called German swirls. Because of their beauty and age, a large mint condition vintage handmade glass marble can fetch more than US$1,000 with exceptional specimens exceeding US$10,000.
It goes without saying that no marble collection is complete without handmades from Germany. Don't despair if you cannot afford a mint condition one. Antique marbles come in many sizes and all conditions, and you are sure to find one worthy and affordable for your collection. Popular types include swirls, onionskins, clambroths, sulphides, indians, lutz.
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