Hi Cheese, Marbles or not marbles???

[Carl995]

Had these in my desk drawer for the longest time,
Thanks for any info!!!!
Carrol

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[vpnavy]

Nice Carrol! Thanks for sharing...

 

[cheese]

Hello Carrol!
The glass one with red is a Vitro black-line all-red marble.
The others look like more modern mineral shperes, made of stone/agate/minerals. They did make marbles out of agate and stone years ago too. The old agate marbles have tiny facets that can be seen under good magnification. These were made as the worker made it into s ahpere by hand, grinding and polishing along the surface of the marble. The newer ones that are called mineral shperes show no signs of hand working and are much more perfectly made. Magnification or a good eye is the only sure way to tell.

Thanks for posting them!

 

[Carl995]

I can feel imperfections on all of the rock ones. No real value?

 

[cheese]

The rock ones could be worth a little bit if they are old handmade ones. If not, then just a buck or two apiece.

 

[Carl995]

Thanks for your help!!
Carrol