Marbles Beyond Glass

ISBN-13:	9780764323638
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/31/2006
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Marbles made in many materials other than glass. Minerals, stone, clay, crockery, pottery, china, porcelain, cloisonne, gutta-percha, scrimshaw, wood, metal, and more appear here in over 930 color photos of ! Featured are some of the most highly prized marbles of years-gone-by, including hand cut, milled, and polished banded agates, and hand-painted chinas. The text also provides valuable information on marble types, clubs, and meets, and includes online sites, values tables, an extensive glossary, bibliography, and appendices. You don't have to be passionate about marbles to enjoy the varieties.