The glass fluoresces under black light and the marble is hand blown with a bottom pontil. Although these marbles were made as children's toys in the late 19th Century, the good sulphides are becoming harder to find with the rare subject matter in the sulphide marbles commanding very high prices.
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Sulphide Marbles, Stanley A. Block, PaperbackAuthor: Stanley A. Block.
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If you're looking for more comprehensive information on the Sulphide marble, this Handbook will provide that.
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Title:-Sulphide Marbles (Schiffer Book for Collectors). Publisher:-Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US). Author:-Stanley Block (Author).
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Marbles sold is AS IS condition.
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THIS IS A VERY SMALL AD. Original piece taken from a 1973 Hobbies Magazine. They may also have small tears, etc around the edges. See pics for condition. Wanted Sulphide Marbles Steven Pieri Corning NY 1973 Ad SAI4-S108.
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Wonderful hardback with dust jacket. Used little, if at all.
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Product Description : Over 600 beautiful color photographs explore the fascinating art of encasing molded sulphide figures in glass marbles. Encased in clear or colored glass, molded sulphides come in many clever forms, including animals, birds, humans, mythological creatures, religious figures, mermaids, celebrities, and angels. Included with the fascinating images is a detailed text recounting the history and manufacturing techniques of sulphide marbles. Bibliography, appendices (featuring useful information about seeking marbles on the Internet, seeking marble shows and clubs), index, and tables with values by size and condition are included. This book is a must for all glass, marble, and toy fanciers, collectors, and dealers.
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