Antique marbles set of 20 rare marbles - Latticino Marbles - China Marbles and more

This collection of marbles showcases a fascinating array of antique and vintage examples, including prized types such as antique China marbles and antique handmade inner core marbles. The China marbles, easily identifiable by their solid, opaque appearance and soft, faded colors, can be seen in the bottom rows. These marbles are made of porcelain or clay and often feature subtle hand-painted designs or swirls. Their worn surfaces and earthy tones highlight their age and the fact that they were used long before the mass production of glass marbles became widespread.

The standout marbles in this collection, however, are the antique handmade inner core marbles, visible in the central rows. These glass marbles feature vivid colors suspended in a translucent or clear outer layer, often with intricate multicolored swirls of pink, blue, green, and yellow inside. These inner core designs are typical of handmade marbles crafted in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Their unique patterns and pontils (small scars left by the glassblowing rod) make each marble distinct, adding to their collectibility and charm. The pontils on some of these marbles are faint but visible, marking them as true handmade treasures.

In addition to these two types, the collection also includes other vintage glass marbles, such as swirl marbles with external color ribbons and some solid-colored clay marbles, adding variety to the set. The variety in this collection, from opaque China marbles to vibrant, hand-crafted inner core marbles, represents a broad spectrum of marble-making history and offers a glimpse into the different techniques and materials used by artisans of the past.