Marbles Beyond Glass (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764323638)

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.

Author: Stanley A. Block
ISBN-10: 0764323636
ISBN-13: 9780764323638
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2006
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 11.21h x 8.75w x 0.76d