Collecting Antique Marbles

Collecting Antique Marbles
Author: Paul Baumann
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2004-11-30
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440225230

Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm! Marble fans won't want to go without this fantastic reference, which has been the standard collecting guide since its first publication nearly 35 years ago. Collecting Antique Marbles not only provides up-to-date pricing information, it provides collecting tips and advice on the hobby every collector should know. This long-awaited 4th edition provides a full-color look at the rarest and most collectible marbles in the world, aiding in identification and giving marble enthusiasts an eyeful of what's out there. A history of marble types and manufacturers is included in the book, as well as important information on spotting fakes and reproductions. A new chapter on Carpet Bowls joins updated chapters on German Swirls, Onionskins, Clambroths and Indians; Lutz; Sulphides and End-of-Day; Transition and Machine-Made, and many more.

Antique Glass Swirl Marbles

Antique Glass Swirl Marbles
Author: Stanley A. Block
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2001
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764314599

Swirl marbles comprise one of the largest categories of antique marbles. With 851 color photograph, this book displays swirl marbles from banded and clambroth swirls to latticinio core and ribbon core swirls. The text explains each swirl marble type and provides tables of prices.

American Machine-Made Marbles

American Machine-Made Marbles
Author: Dean Six
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764324642

Over 590 color photos display machine-made marbles from the twentieth century, including the most extensive collection of marble packaging ever assembled. Marble factories whose products and packaging are displayed include Akro Agate, Christiansen Agate, Davis Marble, Heaton Agate, Kokomo Opalescent, Libbey-Owens-Ford, Marble King, Peltier, Ravenswood, and Vitro. Values are included in the captions.

Marble Collectors Handbook

Marble Collectors Handbook
Author: Robert S. Block
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-06
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764323317

Over 580 color photos display handmade, machine-made, and contemporary handmade and design marbles by many artists. Swirl, Clambroth, Banded Opaque, Indian, Lutz, End of Day, and Single-gather handmade marble designs and machine-made examples by M.F. Christensen & Son, Christensen Agate, Akro Agate, Peltier, Master Marble, Marble King, Ravenswood, and Vitro Agate are found. Values are provided in the captions and tables.

Marbles Identification and Price Guide

Marbles Identification and Price Guide
Author: Robert Block
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764339943

More than 500 color photos display marbles of all types, including Indians, Aggies, Steelies, transitionals, M.F. Christensen & Son, Akro Agate and more.

Hoosiers and the American Story

Hoosiers and the American Story
Author: Madison, James H.
Publisher: Indiana Historical Society
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2014-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0871953633

A supplemental textbook for middle and high school students, Hoosiers and the American Story provides intimate views of individuals and places in Indiana set within themes from American history. During the frontier days when Americans battled with and exiled native peoples from the East, Indiana was on the leading edge of America’s westward expansion. As waves of immigrants swept across the Appalachians and eastern waterways, Indiana became established as both a crossroads and as a vital part of Middle America. Indiana’s stories illuminate the history of American agriculture, wars, industrialization, ethnic conflicts, technological improvements, political battles, transportation networks, economic shifts, social welfare initiatives, and more. In so doing, they elucidate large national issues so that students can relate personally to the ideas and events that comprise American history. At the same time, the stories shed light on what it means to be a Hoosier, today and in the past.