Kandi Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hi, Newbie here! Are all German marbles collectible regardless of condition or is it more according to the collector? I found these at a local flea market as one lot and the German marbles definitely weren’t in mint condition. The tag stated they were all German but I’m not sure the solid marbles are?? Educate me please if someone could. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Nice find except for condition is pretty rough. Green one is most likely US machine made and the two on the top left look like stone. Probably more modern and made on a grinding machine vs. the old hand faceted type. But it's hard to tell from the pics. Welcome by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandi Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Thank you! Is the German marble in this condition even worth purchasing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Kandi said: Thank you! Is the German marble in this condition even worth purchasing? Not really, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandi Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akro75 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hi Kandi, If the price was right, you like the marbles regardless of condition and you were not looking to sell them then most definitely worth purchasing. You have to start somewhere, use them as placeholders once you start learning more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welcome Kandi, I would like to see a few more images of that big brownish/white one. The green one too. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Depends where you're at when it comes to marble collecting. I wouldn't spend too much on the lot but different strokes for different folks, right? Maybe this will help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Kandi said: Hi, Newbie here! Are all German marbles collectible regardless of condition or is it more according to the collector? I found these at a local flea market as one lot and the German marbles definitely weren’t in mint condition. The tag stated they were all German but I’m not sure the solid marbles are?? Educate me please if someone could. Thank you! "Welcome to Marble Connection Kandi" Way to jump right in there, glad to have you. lots of great people and loads of knowledge accumulated here, if you're having trouble just post or if you're querying something don't be afraid to use the search bar in the upper R hand side. I agree w/ all the above statements, one US marble, 8 German handmades & what appears to be 3 newer stone spheres. Again "Welcome" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Welcome Kandi Enjoy collection 🤹♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 The marble at 11:00 looks like a killer Agate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Welcome! Remember to keep these separate and identified (date, location, &$) as to what started your addiction. It will help with your therapy when the time comes. It will also bring warm memories 20years down the road👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 14 hours ago, Kandi said: Hi, Newbie here! Are all German marbles collectible regardless of condition or is it more according to the collector? I found these at a local flea market as one lot and the German marbles definitely weren’t in mint condition. The tag stated they were all German but I’m not sure the solid marbles are?? Educate me please if someone could. Thank you! Hello Kandi, Could you please take a couple more shots of these 3 showing a little closer view of the top, bottom and then rotate the marble capturing a view of all four sides ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandi Posted October 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Hi all, Thank you so much for all the replies! It is so much appreciated. As I said, the tag said all were German marbles however I was skeptical. Please see additional photos as requested. There’s a bit of a glare from the office lights unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 # 1 I'm seeing glass, I can see the popped gas bubbles that came to the surface, no clue on the manufacturer. # 2 I'm seeing glass, either Vacor or Imperial, leaning on Vacor because of the orange peel surface, either way foreign made. # 3 I'm seeing a stone sphere, not seeing agate or glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 I agree Chad, #2 is Vacor #3 is stone (carnelian?) #1 is glass and reminds me of one in this post, the first one by orbboy. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandi Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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