Bag of Marbles From My Grandfather

[pierangler]

These marbles were my grandfather’s.  He was born in 1910 - so, I think these are really old.  They’re valuable to me, but I don’t know if any of them are collectible.  What do you think?  

[Ponjong]

I'm not a professional, even less so when it comes to marbles this old, but I can at least give an early response.

The marbles in the first photo are glazed clay marbles called Benningtons. They are imported from Germany, I think from between 1850-1950 roughly. I could be a bit off.

Photos 2-5 are a range of glass, clay/crockery and maybe even "china" marbles (photo 2) but I am unsure. A quick google search or visit to the marblecollecting site would give you more information on them.

Photos 6 and 7 are mostly German handmades with maybe a few outliers. They are the most collectible of the bunch, but it depends heavily on condition and type. I don't know much about them, but there are plenty and sources and people who can tell you a lot about them. This site is definitely a good place to start if you're interested in learning.

[VaMarbles]

1 hour ago, Ponjong said:

I'm not a professional, even less so when it comes to marbles this old, but I can at least give an early response.

The marbles in the first photo are glazed clay marbles called Benningtons. They are imported from Germany, I think from between 1850-1950 roughly. I could be a bit off.

Photos 2-5 are a range of glass, clay/crockery and maybe even "china" marbles (photo 2) but I am unsure. A quick google search or visit to the marblecollecting site would give you more information on them.

Photos 6 and 7 are mostly German handmades with maybe a few outliers. They are the most collectible of the bunch, but it depends heavily on condition and type. I don't know much about them, but there are plenty and sources and people who can tell you a lot about them. This site is definitely a good place to start if you're interested in learning.

You've come to a good place for information!!!

 

The last picture are your best marbles.  You have some Joseph coats and Onionskin.  The one to the far left and the two middle pink ones are nice examples.  Pink is always a bonus in my world.   Condition means a LOT in the marble world so don't get too excited, lol.   The 4th picture might be Clear Mica german's.  Look those up.  Happy Sunday!  

[akroorka]

13 hours ago, pierangler said:

These marbles were my grandfather’s.

Well, if you showed these to my wife.. the "bennies" would be the choice.

This is what is so cool about collecting marbles.

You seperated them pretty well being new to the hobby.

13 hours ago, pierangler said:

What do you think?

I think that you should put them in a cool jar and pay respect to grandpa.

Marble--On!!

[pierangler]

Another interesting thing regarding these marbles is how my grandfather stored them.  They were in an old Sea Island Sugar bag.  The bag is made of cotton with a drawstring closure and originally held 2 pounds of sugar.  The printing is very faded but still readable.  I gave the bag to my wife who'll end up incorporating it into a quilt or other sewing project.