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Handmade Marbles

By definition, a handmade marble is a marble that was individually made by a craftsman. Non-glass Handmade marbles have existed for almost as long as there have been children. During primitive and medieval times, these were rounded stones or clay marbles and command a high price today. They lack eye appeal and come in a very limited number of colors and styles, so the supply far outstrips demand. The handmade marbles sought after by today’s collectors are those that were produced in Germany during the second half of the nineteenth century and the first two decades of the twentieth century. (read more below listings)

Marbles Hand Made Art Glass James Alloway Offhand Blown Bowl of Marbles 1
Marbles Hand Made Art Glass James Alloway Offhand Blown Bowl of Marbles 1
$1,400.00
VINTAGE MACHINE HANDMADE MARBLES 2 1 4 SKRIMSHAW ARTWORK
VINTAGE MACHINE HANDMADE MARBLES 2 1 4 SKRIMSHAW ARTWORK
$1,199.00
33 Hand Made Marbles 11 16 13 16
33 Hand Made Marbles 11 16 13 16
$900.00
112 German Antique Handmade Marbles from 15 32 to a large 1715
112 German Antique Handmade Marbles from 15 32 to a large 1715
$799.99
One Very Special HUGE Jar to display your handmade or machine made marbles in
One Very Special HUGE Jar to display your handmade or machine made marbles in
$800.00
HUGE 2027 RARE old AMBER COLORED SULPHIDE BEAR HANDMADE Marble marbles
HUGE 2027 RARE old AMBER COLORED SULPHIDE BEAR HANDMADE Marble marbles
$399.00
VINTAGE LARGE 44MM HANDMADE ONIONSKIN MARBLE
VINTAGE LARGE 44MM HANDMADE ONIONSKIN MARBLE
$350.00
ANTIQUE RAM SHEEP SULPHIDE MARBLE 1880s GERMAN HANDMADE GROUND PONTIL EX CON
ANTIQUE RAM SHEEP SULPHIDE MARBLE 1880s GERMAN HANDMADE GROUND PONTIL EX CON
$350.00
ANTIQUE 1 3 4  HAND MADE LATTICINO TOY MARBLE GAME
ANTIQUE 1 3 4 HAND MADE LATTICINO TOY MARBLE GAME
$349.99
Worlds finest hand made wooden farm toy set Will last a lifetime of heavy play
Worlds finest hand made wooden farm toy set Will last a lifetime of heavy play
$299.99
MARBLES32 ANTIQUE HANDMADE CLAYS ANTIIQUE FOLK BOARD WITH ATTACHED HISTORY+MORE
MARBLES32 ANTIQUE HANDMADE CLAYS ANTIIQUE FOLK BOARD WITH ATTACHED HISTORY+MORE
$295.00
Marbles Hand Made Art Glass James Alloway Quadmania101 Dichroic Cane Marble
Marbles Hand Made Art Glass James Alloway Quadmania101 Dichroic Cane Marble
$275.00
Vintage 5 8 Handmade Confetti Cloud Marble M+ 98
Vintage 5 8 Handmade Confetti Cloud Marble M+ 98
$250.00
Marbles Hand Made Art Glass James Alloway 255 inch Marble  1170 with stand
Marbles Hand Made Art Glass James Alloway 255 inch Marble 1170 with stand
$250.00
5 1 4 H Richard Clark Handmade Bottle with nubs
5 1 4 H Richard Clark Handmade Bottle with nubs
$225.00
MARBLESANTIQUE GERMAN HANDMADE ALTYEL WHT COLOR CAGED RIBBON CORE G P EXCCON
MARBLESANTIQUE GERMAN HANDMADE ALTYEL WHT COLOR CAGED RIBBON CORE G P EXCCON
$225.00
ANTIQUE HAND MADE SULPHIDE CAT TOY MARBLE ART MARBLES
ANTIQUE HAND MADE SULPHIDE CAT TOY MARBLE ART MARBLES
$195.00
FABULOUS HUGE LOT OF VINTAGE GLASS CLAY HANDMADE COLLECTIABLE MARBLES
FABULOUS HUGE LOT OF VINTAGE GLASS CLAY HANDMADE COLLECTIABLE MARBLES
$150.00
ANTIQUE HAND MADE SWIRL TOY MARBLE LATTICINO ART TOYS
ANTIQUE HAND MADE SWIRL TOY MARBLE LATTICINO ART TOYS
$175.00
BIG ANTIQUE HAND MADE GERMAN WHITE LATTICINIO CORE MARBLES 13 4
BIG ANTIQUE HAND MADE GERMAN WHITE LATTICINIO CORE MARBLES 13 4
$165.00
1 7 8 Josh Simpson Metallic Inhabited Planet Hand Made Glass Art Marble
1 7 8 Josh Simpson Metallic Inhabited Planet Hand Made Glass Art Marble
$150.00

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All handmade glass marbles have at least one pontil. This is the rough spot at the bottom pole of the marble where it was sheared off its glass cane or a punty.

Handmade marbles are generally classified as either cane-cut (sometimes called rod-cut) or as single-gather. Almost all handmade marbles are cane-cut marbles. This type of marble starts as a cane of glass that contains the design of the marble. The end of the cane is rounded, and then the partially completed sphere is sheared off the end of the cane and is rounded. Single-gather marbles, on the other hand, are produced one at a time on the end of a punty. Handmade marbles can be further classified by type and/or coloring of the design.

The production of handmade marbles is very labor-intensive. As a result, far fewer handmade marbles exist than machine-made marbles thereby increasing their value.