German Solid Core Marble

Rare 1840 to 1910  Twisted cage solid core

This is a handmade German glass shooter marble, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Unlike ribbon core marbles which have twisted bands, this solid core design features a more uniform internal pattern of colored glass rods arranged in parallel formation, then encased in clear glass through a meticulous glassblowing process.

Solid core German marbles are particularly prized by collectors for their vibrant colors and technical craftsmanship. The solid core pattern represents a specific style within the tradition of German handmade marbles, and these larger shooter-sized examples are especially valuable to marble enthusiasts and antique toy collectors due to their impressive size and the difficulty in creating such uniform internal patterns.

Germany

German glassworks

Circa 1880-1920

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