treetiger Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 I recently acquired these German handmades and wish to get advice on if they should be polished or not. The bigger ones ( 2", 1&1/2" X' 2, and then gradually smaller) are in pretty rough shape; but some are not too bad. Your advice is always appreciated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 If you can find someone to do them for a reasonable fee, I'd say go for it. With the condition of these, you have nothing to lose. Unfortunately, I've checked around and most people wanted $25+ per marble to polish which isn't cost effective when you think of the value of some post-polishing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 An important consideration is the depth of any damage. If it's too deep, removing it will also remove exterior decorations and leave you with a marble that may not look anything like the original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 3 Author Report Share Posted January 3 On 1/2/2024 at 1:02 PM, Melissa said: If you can find someone to do them for a reasonable fee, I'd say go for it. With the condition of these, you have nothing to lose. Unfortunately, I've checked around and most people wanted $25+ per marble to polish which isn't cost effective when you think of the value of some post-polishing. who do you recommend for possible polishing consignment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 These are the only two people I know that polish marbles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boris64 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Build your own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cheese Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 What kind/model of motors are you using on that Boris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boris64 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 They are little 24v torque motors .... I can get you the number if you want. But I think I got them or Amazon... or eBay.... you can grind or just polish. Only good for smaller marbles. I started to build a larger on on that uses a 120v motor and motor drive that is going to be 3 spindles belt or chain driven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Current type and condition, cost and result = not worth it (for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 18 hours ago, Melissa said: These are the only two people I know that polish marbles Thank you for the contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 18 hours ago, boris64 said: Build your own Can't. No skills and no room here. If I want it done, I will have to rely on others for this service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 I've seen this type of grind/polishing demonstrated on youtube but wanted to get the opinion of the elders/wise women first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 On 1/2/2024 at 3:43 PM, Ric said: An important consideration is the depth of any damage. If it's too deep, removing it will also remove exterior decorations and leave you with a marble that may not look anything like the original. Agreed. The internal pattern starts getting removed and somewhat defeats the purpose. If it's just frosty surface damage, polishing will allow you to view/enjoy the internal patterns. Probably not cost effective for these examples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I had quite a few big hand mades polished. I was surprised how sometimes the pontils didn’t open up like I thought they would. However some did open up a lot. Here are some examples🔥 RAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Here’s one that a lot of surface glass was was taken off 🔥 RAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I knew this one was really special. It’s a Lefty Twist and worth ever penny having it polished. The pontils stayed nice and tight🔥 RAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 5 hours ago, Fire1981 said: I had quite a few big hand mades polished. I was surprised how sometimes the pontils didn’t open up like I thought they would. However some did open up a lot. Here are some examples🔥 RAR Gosh!! Those pictures make me enthusiastic to polish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 5 hours ago, Fire1981 said: Here’s one that a lot of surface glass was was taken off 🔥 RAR I am okay with this! They have been beat up and if mine turn out half as good and beautiful as this then I will be very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Start with the 3 big ones first! I’m pro polish if I’m keeping them. I’m not selling these🔥 RAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 11 hours ago, Fire1981 said: Start with the 3 big ones first! I’m pro polish if I’m keeping them. I’m not selling these🔥 RAR Totally agreed. I am collecting also. I don't have the experience, knowledge, or hutzpah to try and sell anything- especially marbles. I will produce these pictures a.s.a.p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 29 minutes ago, treetiger said: Totally agreed. I am collecting also. I don't have the experience, knowledge, or hutzpah to try and sell anything- especially marbles. I will produce these pictures a.s.a.p. Some pictures show the violence and neglect suffered by older marbles; and may be shocking and inappropriate for some people. Viewer Discretion Is Strongly Advised. All marbles were stuffed into a mason jar with the lid so tight and dented shut that neither the antique dealer (friend), or I could get it off. It was sold as is, and I freed them from the jar when I got home. ...with a hammer. No marbles were further damaged during this liberating process. There were more marbles than expected and some of the smallest ones are in much better condition than what you are about to see. No marbles have been further harmed or abused in the making of these pictures. 1st marble 1" & 7/8ths.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 2nd marble 1" & 3/4ths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 3rd marble 1" & 1/2.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Personally I don't own or wouldn't have any polished, but that's my personal take. The cost of polishing any of yours will far outweigh the value, i.e. most all are common type & size, Latts or divided ribbon core. I have several @ and over 2" w/ a very minimum if any damage, but collect what you like and do w/ it as you like, you're the only you you have to make happy, just my 2 cents Randy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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