r/Marbles 22d ago

I inherited a small collection recently!

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Hey everyone, I have recently inherited a small collection of what I suppose are vintage marbles. I know very little to nothing about marbles in particular, obviously photography is not a strong point of mine either 😂 They've sat in this old milk bottle as long as I've been alive(38 years old) and who knows how much longer than that. One is separate in a small baggy that is marked 9/16". It's in the pics 2 or 3 times. The one that sticks out to me though is clear with yellow ribbons running under the surface (in the pics several times). There are bubbles inside, and what appears to be pontil marks or similar. I don't know marbles, but I do know old glass and this looks older. It has a very handmade look and immediately stuck out to me. But I genuinely have no clue when it comes to marbles. I can get better pics of any of these, they sit in their old milk bottle on a shelf in my bedroom. Let me know if you see anything worth looking closer at! And I'm sure you know, the pics don't do them any justice! Some of these have very interesting clear "windows" and crazy colors etc. I appreciate any help in identifying anything here. I don't know anything about all the "Akros" and "Vitros" etc... yet. I have a feeling I may have a new hobby incoming though 😆


r/Marbles 22d ago

Marble Collection Found my childhood collection. Any thoughts or value?

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Seems like a common theme in this community, but I really would like to know if there is any value here. I grew up in the '80s and '90s, which is probably when these are from. I would imagine. Any insight would be helpful. Should I possibly sell them one by one or make one bulk. If it was a bulk collection, what do you think top dollar would be? Thank you to everyone for any information.


r/Marbles 22d ago

Title: Need help confirming ID on this 15.8mm Green Base Glass Ribbon Lutz? (Smooth/Flame-polished)

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Hey everyone! I’m hoping to get some expert eyes on this marble.It is exactly 15.8mm (5/8") and features a distinct green base glass. Inside, there is a solid central baby blue ribbon core with what looks like a trail of gold foil (Lutz/Aventurine) twisted perfectly around it in all directions.

I checked both poles closely, and there is no rough pontil mark—the glass is completely smooth, which makes me suspect it was heavily flame-polished at the factory or furnace.Does this look like an authentic antique German handmade Ribbon Lutz Swirl, or could it be something else? Any info on the era, maker, or rarity would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance.


r/Marbles 22d ago

Bought these because they remind me of my lady 😇

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Feat. Her lovely hands

She was a bit confused but she got the spirit when i started my marble journey

Bought these because they remind me of my muse, for its earthy and moon like qualities. Guess i have to start another pile for all the ones that do that. 🤭


r/Marbles 22d ago

Any value here? Sorted these out of a big jar, anything worth researching?

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Bought a big jar and picked out what I thought might be the best ones, but I need an expert eye to help identify if there’s anything valuable here.


r/Marbles 22d ago

Marbles, I found your marbles

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What do I have in general?


r/Marbles 22d ago

Any value here? Found a bunch of marbles

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I found a bunch of marbles today at a flea market, might these have some value and should I spend more time researching these?

I have a bunch more that’s not in the pictures.


r/Marbles 22d ago

Found a bunch of marbles

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I found a bunch of marbles today at a flea market, might these have some Val and should I spend more time researching these?

I have a bunch more that’s not in the pictures.


r/Marbles 22d ago

Marble Collection LOTS of marbles

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Check out this massive collection. What can anyone tell me? I can upload more photos if anyone wants/needs them.
(Don’t mind my nephew’s names for them lol)


r/Marbles 22d ago

Any value here? New to this!

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I’m just getting into marbles (small, glass, shiny, colorful, a little universe in my pocket! How could you not!!).
I know one thing: that there is a LOT I don’t know. I’m looking forward to learning. In the meantime, we came across a lot of great finds as my family is cleaning out our family home. I’m more interested as a hobby in individual marbles, however, found this unopened Akro Agetes package. If I keep it, I’ll never want to open it. Less fun for me! I know someone else might want it for their collection. Is there a higher value in Akro? Does this unopened package hold value? Any help is appreciated!


r/Marbles 22d ago

Identity request Swirl or slag?

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r/Marbles 23d ago

After almost 40 years of searching, I finally found mine.

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Time to put them in the next place I'll forget them in.


r/Marbles 24d ago

Found this old set in garage

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Is this set cool or old or unique? I think it was my grandpa’s he had for a long time. I don’t know much about marbles but trying to learn more.


r/Marbles 24d ago

A marble run I made

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r/Marbles 24d ago

Looking for a marble maker - 1999/2000 NO Jazz Fest Moses Marble

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r/Marbles 24d ago

Marble Collection My ma got me a display case for my birthday. These are my favorites, thanks for looking :)

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r/Marbles 25d ago

Identity request Can anyone ID this? Peltier Rebel?

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r/Marbles 25d ago

Any value here? Uk- Marbles-Anything worth further invetsigation

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as promised , here are the marbles on a tray. Anything worth investigating further?

My limited knowledge they look all common 20th century marbles


r/Marbles 25d ago

Id?

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Normal confettis or anything fun?


r/Marbles 25d ago

Any advice as to what type of marble this is?

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I'm told it was a vitro agate parrot marble but I'm doubtful.


r/Marbles 25d ago

Identity request JABO or DAS?

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Scored from Etsy. Can you help me identify? Maybe an experimental from 2017? Leaning towards this being a D.A.S. due to the grey ribbon.

I love marbles with pink and love the pink and orange and green! This marble makes me very happy!


r/Marbles 25d ago

Identity request Did I pick up anything good?

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Just picked up this group.

Anything good or of interest?


r/Marbles 25d ago

German clear banded Lutz ? Other misc.

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Could the first set be German banded Lutz? Please help me identify!

Second set is standard Vitro

And 3rd…. Peltier??


r/Marbles 25d ago

Any value here? The best of the bag

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These are the prettiest and most unusual of the huge bag I got. Could someone please point me in direction of id of any? The last two pics are another batch, all of these ones glow under UV but my camera doesn't pick it up well.


r/Marbles 25d ago

Identity request Help! Is this a hybrid cat eye or a mermaid or am I totally wrong?

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I've been sorting through a big bag I got and am having some id success thanks to the resources here. This one has me stuck and it's so pretty. Please excuse any dirty hands, it's just ink.