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In Eastern Europe, where children play more with marbles and less with expensive technological toys, there is often a value system for the most commonly circulated marbles. The most common type is completely transparent, with two colored streaks running through the glass. A marble with three streaks, or with artful thin streaks, is worth two "plain" ones. A white non-transparent marble called "bonja" in Croatian (pronounced bo-nya, origin unknown) is also worth two. A black bonja is usually worth between three and four plain ones, although they are more often traded for more valuable marbles, not less. A green non-transparent marble is among the rarest, and can fetch up to ten "plain" marbles but again most kids would use such a valuable asset to purchase something more luxurious-seeming than a large number of "plains." The most valuable marbles are "sunny" marbles. They are semi-transparent, of colored glass, most often red or brown, although green, blue and gray are also seen from time to time. They have tiny air bubbles embedded into the glass, and a widespread myth suggests that one can observe a solar eclipse through such a marble without suffering eye damage, hence the name.
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∙ 17y agoThey make a marble price guide. I don't know by who but I've seen it at my local Border's so I know it's out there.
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Does marble have any value?
Marble has value as a building material, a raw material for sculpting and decorative pieces, and as a source of calcium carbonate.
What is more valuable in antique statuary marble or alabaster?
Their value is determined by the value of the art, not the value of the medium.
What is the value of a clay marble froom 1900?
50 cents.
Which rock was used at taj mahal?
Taj Mahal is primarily constructed of white marble. The platorm is in turne of a rosy sandstone but mostly the marble. The entire surface is ornamented with peitra dura work. The type of marble used is called 'Makrana marble', named after the town in which the marble is taken from in Rajistan (a state in India).
How do you value a Game Getter?
A Marble Game Getter is the name of a lightweight double barrel gun that was designed by Webster L. Marble. The value of a Game Getter can be determined by a gun collector who will use factors such as condition and authenticity to estimate its worth.
What makes a glass marble antique?
You know, it's not always the item that makes it antique. If it's old then it might be an antique but it has to have some symbols or words on it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An antique is anything that is 100 yrs old or older. There are some "antique" marbles but there are different characteristics that make a marble collectible and it takes someone who knows about marbles to be able to tell you if your marble is antique, collectible or both and the value of the marble.
Is a marble statue?
A marble statue is a statue made of marble :)
What does marble symbolize?
marble
Is a igneous rock marble?
No. Marble is a Metamorphic rock.
How old is the marble in marble arch?
The marble used in Marble Arch, in London, dates back to 1827 when the arch was erected. So the marble is over 190 years old.
What is marble's light?
A marble light is a light fixture made of marble.
What does varieties?
Variety means the state of being different. For example, if you have a blue marble, a black marble, a white marble, a purple marble, a red marble, and green marble, you would say you have a variety of marbles.
