machine made glass marbles - 1900-1970

Clay marbles were the earliest type of marbles made in the United States. However, with the advent of marble machines in the early 1900's glass marbles were able to be mass produced at up to 1 million marbles per day in some factories.

These remain one of the most popular of collectible marbles. There are hundreds of color combinations and styles. Only a few can be shown here but you will get an idea of some of the most common styles companies produced as well as some of the most collectible and valuable.

Christensen Agate | 1925
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peltier co. | 1920
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Akro Agate | 1910-1951
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M.F. Christensen | 1930
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Master Made Marbles | 1930
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vitro agate | 1932
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marble king | 1949 - current
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west virginia companies | 1930's - 1950's
This covers companies such as Ravenswood, Champion, Alley, Alox, Cairo & Heaton.
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Transitional's | 1900 -1950
earliest hand gathered marbles - Navarre, Pinch Pontil
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