The Antique / Vintage Marble Collection
I know little about the history of marbles. And I know little about who played / collected these marbles within the family. I can guess that granddaddy, who is 98 now, played with the sky blue marble in this collection. It looks to be a hand carved marble. I see the initial V in a couple of these marbles. That is our last name's initial!
After doing a bit of research, I believe this is sea glass. which is originally made by man but refined by nature to become smooth frosty beach gems! Sea glass marbles are said to come from four main sources: ship ballast, Codd bottles, playing marbles, and railroad marbles.
Sea glass is tossed on shore and tumbled till smooth by waves. It can take 7-20 years with this constant tumbling action to "become" sea glass. A quality piece of sea glass has no shiny spots, is well frosted and has smooth tactile edges
The Antique / Vintage Marble Collection
I know little about the history of marbles. And I know little about who played / collected these marbles within the family. I can guess that granddaddy, who is 98 now, played with the sky blue marble in this collection. It looks to be a hand carved marble. I see the initial V in a couple of these marbles. That is our last name's initial!
After doing a bit of research, I believe this is sea glass. which is originally made by man but refined by nature to become smooth frosty beach gems! Sea glass marbles are said to come from four main sources: ship ballast, Codd bottles, playing marbles, and railroad marbles.
Sea glass is tossed on shore and tumbled till smooth by waves. It can take 7-20 years with this constant tumbling action to "become" sea glass. A quality piece of sea glass has no shiny spots, is well frosted and has smooth tactile edges