Civil War Marbles Value

Marbles that are more rare and difficult to find are valued higher than more common marbles.

Civil war marbles value. Lot of 20 twenty civil war era earlier clay marbles handmade in usa circa1850. These clay marbles are easy to catch. Dec 31 2013 shop from the world s largest selection and best deals for clay toy marbles. Look for marbles with four colors and clear divisions between the colors.

Because clay marbles were produced so prolifically they were referred to as commons or commies these clay marbles are still relatively common which reduces their value. This video features 9 clay civil war used marbles that were discovered digging around a confederate camp in saltville va. But ask yourself if these clay marbles had been in a river for 100 years wouldn t they have disintegrated be in pieces and not be in perfect condition. The most common are clay marbles said to be dredged from a river from the tennessee area civil war marbles etc.

Make offer 56 rare handmade glass marbles lot yolk amber honey rootbeer butterscotch swirl rare large 2 130 inch green sulphide look air trap 3 marble w free ship. Price is 40 00 plus shipping and insurance. Shop with confidence on ebay. A collector is more likely to find value in machine made marbles that are opaque too.

It s amazing how much history can be linked to such a simple item but. Also check for marbles that are pleasing to the artistic eye. Find multi colored marbles with clear distinctive lines. Vintage lot of 20 twenty civil war era clay marbles handmade in usa circa1850.

And most importantly for beaver fans the civil war lives on in marble form. Civil war period clay marbles 53 clay marbles in this lot most are approimate 1 2 in diameter they vary in size as they are hand made.