Antique Clay Marbles

Clay marbles were made in Germany and  the  United  States in the 1800's through the 1900's. they are most often natural clay color, though some were glazed in blues, reds, and other colors. They are the most abundant antique marbles....

Old Marbles

Although glass marbles were found in Egyptian tombs, mass production of the Glass marbles began in 1884 in Ohio.  This was just the beginning! These old marbles are from the 1940's on.   Beautiful alone or fill a jar. Sold individually

Ruby Marbles

Deep cinnamon swirls makes these marbles a special find. Often referred to as Gold Ruby, because of the gold added to create the color. Red tones are sought after by glass collectors, and these 50+ year old examples will not...

Aqua, Seafoam, aquamarine

Think of light traveling through and across water, and you'll know the pallet of these 50+ year old marbles.  Fill a jar with just these shades and mix with treasured sea glass....   you can almost smell the salt air.

Vaseline Glass Marbles

Vaseline glass was popular before the 1940's.  Made from glass with trace levels of uranium (in oxide diuranate form).  It fluoresces a bright green color under ultraviolet light.   A great piece for collectors of glow marbles, and especially with kids....

Cloud Marble

Cloud marbles were named so for their two tone blue patterns.   They are approximately 50 years old. sold individually

Liliac, tangerine, pink marbles

A wonderful group of pastels these 50+ year old marbles are swirled with a mix of like tone shades.  Reminding you of Creamsicles. sold individually

Glitch marbles

Glitch marbles are something special.  a traditional marble has be enameled with a glass coating that creates a unique pattern and style.  It also has a interesting texture.  No longer being made these 30+  year old marbles are a treasure. ...

Galaxy eye marble

As eyes have it, this unusual eye  seems to keep stare right at you.  Spotted exterior gives it a feeling of the universe.   A unusual addition to any collection. 1.5"   one of a kind

Traditional Swirl Marble

These beautifully classic 1" marbles are all hand-blown originals. With dazzling swirls of rainbow colors, each one is a perfect little piece of art. Sold Singly, Colors Vary. 

Peewees

These tiny pewee marbles are  hand blown with great care.  Very few artist make peewees as they require such care in the making.   We have put together a good selection of styles by numerous artists. sold individually (see one you...

Marbles at The Toy Boat

A brief history of Marbles Did you know that marbles have been found in the tombs of the Pharaohs? And that there are references to marbles in Greek and Roman literature? Or that a 15th century manuscript refers to “the...