Popular American Marbles

by Dean Six

Over 360 beautiful color photos display machine-made marbles in many varieties. They were produced by American manufacturers, including Alley Agate, Champion, Jackson Marble, Master Glass, Playrite, and Vacor. Marbles displayed include Cat's Eyes, Glassies, Moss Agates, Opals, Patches, Swirls, and more. The text provides fascinating facts about each company's marble production. A helpful rating system indicates which marble types from each firm were its good, better, or best work. A bibliography and index are included. Values for the marbles displayed are found in the captions. This book will be a thrill for all who enjoy a passion for beautiful glass.

184 pages, Paperback

First published November 4, 2006

About the author

Dean Six is a glass historian, avid collector, and author of books on glass and ceramics. He lives in Cairo, West Virginia, and is a dedicated supporter of the West Virginia Museum of Glass. Susie Metzler is a book seller living in San Luis Obispo, California.

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am just starting out in marble collecting and a co-worker let me borrow this book. It was an interesting read and was helpful in possible determination of the types of marbles I have. I wish the book would have went into some more detail in the different examples of marbles from the manufacturer but I guess you can only have so many pictures. The pictures were helpful but I was just hoping for more help. It provided some knowledge and help so it receives a 3/5 stars.