Jump to content

New batch of Marbles, need some help with ID


NewGuy287

Recommended Posts

I just picked up a load of marbles from the auction. Three different lots with a variety of older and newer marbles, a bunch of steelies, and some shooters. 

I think I might have come across a Glitter Bomb or maybe a few of them, although I suspect some are just ornate glass beads. Any advice would be much appreciated, as well as any valuation. I don't plan to sell them, but it would be good to know if they are worth anything. Thanks 

New Guy. 

20250519_174251.jpg

20250519_174332.jpg

20250519_174340.jpg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

These are called “Frit” Marbles my marble collecting friend.
The “Frit” was sprinkled on as the marble came onto the rollers while still very hot—and down the rollers to make them round.
The only USA manufacturer that tried these was Vitro as far as I know.
Vitro did not make many and they may have been an experiment. 
The Vitro are as rare as hens teeth and without proper and very deep history I would never purchase one.
These are made all over planet Earth—pretty common and hard to tell apart from each other.
Cool?—yep pretty cool—Collectible? That is up to the collector. 
Many Folks collect stamped or “imaged” marbles. I respect them as well.
Marble—On!!
 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...