"stupid questions"

[pouches]

I have a LOT of stupid questions, and as to not throw them all at you at once, I thought I'd space them out. Here's a few. Along with a couple attachments.

How strong or delicate are marbles, I'm sure this varies. 

If you had a shoebox full of marbles, and dumped them into a new shoebox carelessly is it likely or unlikely some would chip?

If you had a drinking glass full of marbles and carefully poured them out, is it likely or unlikely some would chip?

I'm also wondering as to restoration, I posted a picture of 2 marbles, 1 picture of what appears to be more of a veneer. Other (2pics) just looks painted (looks like someone took a hacksaw to it) 

I know these are unrepairable, I'm talking more about tiny tiny pits. Like VERY tiny specs. Can those be removed from some marbles without ruining the color?

 

 

[pouches]

Shoot. I suppose this should have went into the restoration threads.

[Fire1981]

Post then in the ID threads. Just sort them carefully 🔥

RAR

[Carowill]

Some marbles are made of softer glass than others.  When they came out of the furnace, they dropped onto rollers and usually survived quite nicely.  I’m not big on restoration of marbles unless they’re high dollar marbles and even then , I am concerned they will be eventually sold as mint to an unsuspecting buyer.  Veneered marbles are less likely to be restored well due to their thin coating.  Remember, no question is dumb unless you know the answer!

[Fire1981]

I think you first one is a Vitro of some sort. The second one could be a Vitro or ??🍿

RAR

[akroorka]

19 hours ago, Carowill said:

 Remember, no question is dumb unless you know the answer!

No dumb questions here x2--

Marble--On!!

[Kimbernugs]

I've been amazed how much some marbles have been knocked around under somewhat harsh circumstances and remained virtually unscathed. Others have been lightly played with and you can see the hit marks. Glass is funny that way.