Master Marbles Identification and Collection

Master Marbles Identification video with explanations and tips for collectors, featuring photo examples of the different vintage Master made styles. Comparisons of Master marbles to Akro Agate, Vitro Agate, Imperial types and other machine-made marble companies. This video shows examples of Comets, Meteors, Sunbursts, Snow Globes, Sparklers, Cloudies, Brushed Patches, and Master Glass Cat’s Eyes. Some packaging and boxes are also displayed in this video, including examples of the 1933 World's Fair promotions, Enjoy !
Thank you to : Kathy Huggins, David Snow, Craig Snider, Jason Greer, Melanie Snider, Rachel Gammon and Todd Handwork for your contributions to this content.
Please view my Vintage Machine-Made Marbles playlist for other marble identification videos.

[@stevemontanya7421]

Thank you those feathers are nice too. I inherited my fathers marbles from 1940 when he won 2nd place in a contest at the age of ten .

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Very cool Steve ! I hope he saved the medallion or trophy. Those things have a lot of value

[@mattwithoutyou]

thanks for the video. i grew up in the 80s so i mostly missed the boat on marbles, but i really enjoy looking at them.

[@reverseuniverse2559]

It just gives some type of totally relaxation when your looking at these beautiful collections it’s kind of like staring into a campfire only better! I wish they made identical lollies/candy so I can taste what I’m looking at 🤩

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

💯Reverse Universe !

[@darenkroon661]

I started collecting marbles a short time ago. Your videos are very helpful in learning to identify different marbles. Thanks for the work you put into your videos.

[@iamgabriel5823]

I so enjoy all of your videos. I can't begin to thank you enough for producing them. They are enormously helpful to novice collectors. You are a very talented videographer.

[@dbberrydb]

The owl feathers was icing on the cake. What a superb ending! Thank you. I have watched this video many times. I have to kudos to you for sharing the owl feathers.!

[@johncordova6344]

I have a lot of old marbles that I have found throughout the years. I didn't realize that they were so collectable.

[@gabrielleb8328]

Thank you - Your videos are well researched and informative. They give clear pictures which are a great source for identification

[@sixinchhiheels]

I just increased my Master marble collection (I thought my Master Cloudies were Akros) Thank you, Stephen! Your printers tray displays are awesome too!

[@KerryAndBerrys]

I just kept watching lol!! The brushed patches.. oh wow! Great video again, Stephen!

[@cindymurphy457]

Love all your videos I watch religiously thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful marbles

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Cindy thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoy them, I appreciate it! 🟢

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

Found a master cobalt brush patch today at a construction site. Construction sites are great places to find vintage marbles.

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

Stephen Bahr yeah I’ve found lots of marbles under porches at abandoned houses and in basements of abandoned houses.

[@bradeki2997]

You really have an incredible level of knowledge

[@Buddystemz]

Love your videos. It’s cool hearin you mention guys that I’ve bought marbles from and have bid against on marbles auctions.

[@Buddystemz]

@@stephenbahrmarbles you’re right there, and they’re some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet

[@stevenkimball5592]

Another nice presentation Stephen !

[@TimRoseOfficial]

*_Great video my friend! I really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing!_*

[@donnamorales221]

That was so FUN! Thanks! I loved your owl feathers ❤❤❤

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thank you Donna ! 🦉

[@readysetbuild1993]

Wow! I need some of these for my collection.

[@nanciegreen8168]

I so appreciate all your hard work to simplify these for us. ❤

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thanks for watching Nancie ! 🟢

[@nanciegreen8168]

@@stephenbahrmarbles , well I do appreciate you!

[@planetarytapestry8092]

Nice. So much fun

[@kundaliniization]

I use 20mm Marbles for my prosthetic eye, life's a hoot. Great video, thanks!

[@kundaliniization]

@@stephenbahrmarbles from Danzig... Well actually a tribute Danzig band, named Giznad... And a Misfits cover band named StifsiM...

[@kundaliniization]

@@stephenbahrmarbles and thanks, what a fabulous set of detailed videos you've done! I'm amazed at your quality presentation.

[@Travelling..Bottle..Digger]

Great video. Thanks for the info ~ Kevin

[@jbojm9]

Very interesting. Did not know about this company.

[@thingsinkansas4387]

Nice! I have a few of these also.. Thankyou!

[@KINGJESHUA]

Great job master marbles 🎥

[@Jennn-ln6bp]

Hehe my marbles are named and why there Named -precious (the biggest marble very clear) -Athena (looks like a drop of olive oil) -Lexi (she is won't and doesn't roll right..doesn't go with name) -fred (I'm its just fred) -h20 (cause it looks like water)

[@glenstark7973]

Awesome! Just bought a marble collection at auction and am diving into research on what's what...THANKS!!

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thanks for checking in to the videos Glen , I’m sure you will identify plenty and congratulations on your marbles score ! 🟢

[@glenstark7973]

@@stephenbahrmarbles Looking forward to learning more....not sure what I have, but....the fun begins...Have a great day!...Thanks!

[@johnwright3306]

I love your marble videos and watch them over and over ,I would love to see more however I realize that you have covered most all the marble company's, have you ever considered interviewing different collectors that are interested in sharing their collections, or perhaps a trip to Lee's marble museum, keep up the great work and I love your great collection

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thank you John , yes I’m always interested in filming unique collections from anyone who is willing to oblige. I have a couple filmed but still u-edited, these videos take a lot of time to put together in a way that it makes sense for the viewer but I’m always learning new ways to film .Would love to visit Lees but that’s a hike for me. There’s plenty more videos in the works. Thank you for the comment!🔵

[@larryhatfield7372]

I only collect the ones I find, thank you for your help identifying them

[@andreaperry938]

People don't think much of cat's eyes but I have a 4 vein turquoise with a steam of bubbles in the center and the rest of the bubbles are only on the color. It's sensational.

[@SKA343]

I found some pretty marbles deep in the dirt in my yard.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

That exactly how I caught the marble bug ! Be careful, it’s addictive! 🟢

[@user-ew2tp7tn6m]

Intresting!

[@robinfereday6562]

You sir are a marble sorry marvel you knowledge is amazing great video very interesting thank you

[@philsbs2007]

Have you ever heard of any marbles containing small tack nails? My friend found one, it's green. The nail is actually completely inside the marble.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Phil , I’ve not heard of that , but I wouldn’t be surprised, especially if it were handmade.

[@philsbs2007]

@@stephenbahrmarbles we aren't sure where it was made. We found it in a bag of marbles. What would that be worth if it's the only one in existence.?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

It’s hard to say for sure, i would think it has some collectability just for it’s uniqueness.

[@beccasothen1230]

Hey! I live your videos! Very informative! I would love to get in touch with you as I have some very old marbles and need a bit of help with them! Thanks.

[@dozerrrrr]

you play ring or just a collector? unbelieveable vids btw. marbles are gonna make a big comeback soon

[@ALIBenamari]

Tankyo.شكران.marocالمغرب❤

[@apismellifera1000]

I have a few of those.

[@gabrielimmanuelgoldmann6276]

Nice 😳❤️

[@randallmcclain6368]

Thank you Mr bahr!

[@mollydickens1280]

I found like 40 marbles buried behind my grandmother farm house I inherited they are probably marbles from 1940-1980? Wish I knew ?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Cool find Molly! You should be able to get a good idea what they are with a little research. There were alot of companies making machine-made marbles for over a century now. Check out online identification resources and watch a few more videos to help yourself figure it out . Enjoy your marbles search! 🔴

[@Jupitermustangmike]

Marbleous!!

[@Really377]

Hey Stephen, love your channel! Can you give me any hints on how to collect Supermans? Thanks. 😊

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Cameron thank you! You’ll have to keep an eye out for them on EBay, Facebook sales pages, and at auctions. Good luck!

[@Really377]

@@stephenbahrmarbles Thank you, love your channel! 😊

[@danielcline7413]

Notice the fine down on the owl feathers makes them silent fliers!

[@squeakD]

I own an old Victorian house built in the 1890’s. Metal detected my Yard today (I also live in WV). I dug up a completely clear (greenish blue) marble. No design, but transparent. It was obviously a child’s favorite because it has impact strikes all over it. No idea what year it could be though. I pulled out a spoon from 1910 less than a foot from it too.

[@squeakD]

If it’s an old codd marble, is that what all of the impact points are? I assumed it was a child’s glass marble that was heavily used.

[@charlesadkins7067]

awesome video i have lots of marbles but i cant tell what kind they are

[@diegogarza2590]

I recently found my old collection of marbles from my childhood. There’s this marble I always liked, it is clear with different colored specks on the outside. The specks are partially exposed because they are not fully in the glass. Do you know what kind of marble it is? I don’t know how to search for it. It probably isn’t worth anything seeing as there’s a chip missing (I really liked this marble as a kid).

[@Open_Your_Eyes]

Interesting i found a glass jar with marbles , 1 medal jax, and rings. I was trying to figure our what the rings are for. But this video shows that theyre for the marbles 😊

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Cool Open Your Eyes , I think you are talking about the marble holders / seats ?

[@Open_Your_Eyes]

@@stephenbahrmarbles yes. I tried to put the marbles in but they're much more smaller than the wooden rings 😕

[@420Rudiger]

I was wondering how Master gets the same rolled up caterpillar look to the consistency? It’s must be in the way the liquid glass pours into the machine or is it the design of the marble machine itself that creates the pattern? In my glass studio I would twist up a cane really tight then bend the top over to touch the bottom and melt round. No way a machine doing that tho. Hmmm...??? Any insight?

[@reverseuniverse2559]

Omg at 5:45 “rotating” marble, I want one 12” diameter lit up from inside slowly rotating

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

That sounds like a great idea! They do make rotating displays with light shining up from the base.

[@MasterofMarbles]

I need these type of marbles! They’re so unique and colorful! Where did you acquire all of them?

[@MasterofMarbles]

Stephen Bahr Great, thanks! Btw, i just subbed!

[@shaneapplegate1975]

Wow🤯just🤯woW

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thanks Shane ! 🔵

[@shaneapplegate1975]

​@@stephenbahrmarbleswell I've started after these mibs. Knuckles down I'm after your Master's.

[@ericbond5276]

ps. remember your mailman during the holiday season. They have a good memory.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Absolutely ✅

[@johnhayes6414]

Whare are the best places to buy vintage marbles from

[@thomasswiger8143]

I found a marble in Middlebourne WV I’m assuming from Sistersville? I am a contractor and I dig them up all the time but I found one that a little different. I’d love to hear from you and show you what I found.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Thomas , you could send photos to [e-mail] and I could take a look and hopefully get them I Ded

[@michaelbrown1724]

I just found a box with thousands of old marbles in it and a lot of them look like the ones featured in this video! Are there experts who can look at a collection and pick out which ones are rare and collectible? I’d love to find the good ones in this batch and put them in a safe place rather than just sitting loose in a box with the others.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Michael that sounds like an exiting find ! There are plenty of marbles community websites with that will help to identify your marbles directly, including several on Facebook. All of these internet places will certainly be of help for you .

[@stephenwolf4044]

I have a cat eye pontil marble. Im sure it is very old any value to this

[@mgaloisigwak5898]

Helo i like to ask what is this kind of marble thank you.

[@georgeguthrie4547]

I got a big bag of old marbles was my grandmother's internet said worth lot about 400 or more want to sell in one whole lot what should I charge

[@fair2middlin]

Crazy high auction bids are what sent me here. To me the value is NOT there. I am sticking to antique metal toys. Video is enjoyable

[@1bude1]

I was wondering if there is any good identification books on marbles . The videos are great. Love them. I also like books.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Larry Alley has some fantastic books identifying Alley. There’s an excellent book on Peltier identifications called “Peltier Toy Glass Marbles” and there’s a terrific book for Cats Eyes : “The World of Cat’s Eye Marbles “ other than that, not much for solid Identification books.

[@1bude1]

@@stephenbahrmarbles Thank you. The reason I asked, is because a few months back I had a man and his wife sale me the marbles that they have collected. They sold me a little over 2,000 marbles . Some are new but not many. and there is a lot of old stuff. Am trying to find out what they may be so that I can put them in sets. Thank you, again. Hope you have a nice day

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

1B thanks - Unfortunately, it’s not really cut and dry , there’s a lot of layers to this hobby and prices fluctuate between what’s hot and what’s not. Rule of thumb for pricing though: condition, rairity and quality/colors of each piece. Christensen and Peltier have some of the most sought after models.

[@1bude1]

@@stephenbahrmarbles I do have some of both, Christensen and Peltier. And yes I do agree that there are a lot of layers to the hobby. Every chance that I get I am looking into , studying or buying. I love it, and want to learn as much as my brain can hold. A very fun and addictive hobby.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Awesome ! You’re 💯 hooked !

[@charlenestrang1206]

Can you identify 1.5 inch marbles? I have one red and yellow, one blue and white. Non translucent. One green translucent with white stripe with a bubble in the middle??

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

The most common marbles in that size are from Vacor De Mexico. Check out their styles first

[@rustyrosenquust6041]

I have had marbles in a jar for over 20 years where do I go to get them looked at

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Rusty , you can send crisp , well lit photos to me at [e-mail] and I can take a look. Thank you

[@phokthyangsophy3336]

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[@sarajohnson7340]

Hi Steve. Do you happen to do appraisal or at least help identify? If so, please let me know. I have early 1900 and late 1800s. Thxs in advance!

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Sara , I don’t really do appraisals but if you like you can send photos to [e-mail] and I can take a look. Thank you

[@sarajohnson7340]

@@stephenbahrmarbles Thank you so much! I will do that!

[@sarajohnson7340]

I just sent! Thank you

[@high-techaaradhya4530]

You give me marbles very cute

[@farusdakmuallim4276]

how to buy it

[@Antoinettetutu]

I found out some of the marbles I have are a glowing, some glow green and orange ones that glow orange or the bigger ones maybe you can give me some information on them and maybe I can send you pictures thanks

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Antoine . Manganese is often attributed to an orange glower and uranium for green .But there are other possibilities. Feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@Antoinettetutu]

@@stephenbahrmarbles do you have an email I can send the pictures to I’m not sure how to do it on KZbin

[@jasonmaddix1483]

You know where I could sell some old marbles

[@natesfrustration1399]

Hi Steven this is Nathan I recently started collecting a few years back I would like to sell my collection but I would like to sell it to you how would I get in touch with you

[@kellischrepfer9756]

When you opened the bag, I saw 3 green marbles which I thought were very pretty, but you ignored them, I was just wondering why you didn't show or say anything about those?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Ho Kelli sorry, they looked very much like the others from the bag, except they were a light green like the others shown in the carousel a minute later.

[@kellischrepfer9756]

@@stephenbahrmarbles thanks for the quick reply! I was just curious if they were similar to something like Vaseline glass as is found in other collectable glass articles.

[@danielcline7413]

And sir I must admit I've only found one marble this year 1930s clear opaque in blue a single from a set of four colors I'm told and somewhat rare I was hoping you would show it ,,!

[@danielcline7413]

@@stephenbahrmarbles my research said it was from a set of four green blue purple and white I believe from the thirties master marble company was all labeled clear opaque it has a couple of u shapes in the white I identifying features I'm told found on a 1930s coal mine dump right on top !it said that it was a good find in value the sunburst or somthing were first I'm counting on you your the marble guy any way I'm not it's free to you if u want it !

[@danielcline7413]

@@stephenbahrmarbles I'm pretty sure that a sunburst is above this marble in quality not that good on the computer I could only find a picture of the aqua one not green as I mentioned but digging around I'm 100percent positive on identification and they specifically said the only name the called them was clear opaque and specified that they made a set of four in the thirties aqua violet blue and white I am going to look and describe it now here goes may be a third of it is clear close to a cobalt color then next to that there is a lighter solid blue that has the fine lines in it like a cats eye it joins up to the white which is solid and the predominate color and it has two inclevities in the white sort of v or u shaped one on each side of the marble in the white a pinch mark and a couple tiny scars I read that these u or v shapes are positive in identifying it as a master marble and the only way I found mention of this one time set of four was there was a 1933 liscence plate in the dump and it clued me in and the info I found said early 30s I can possibly backtrack my search and find it but if you search using the time and company I'm sure you'll find the set mentioned I have never used electronic mail so I'll figure it out and get back with you your a lucky guy as most of the coal mine dumps have been burned and plowed and alot of bottles and marbles are damaged but this one was on top I was arrowhead hunting and found it so get back with me I'll figure out the e mail or whatever and I'll send you a marble cool?

[@danielcline7413]

My buddy is an outhouse digger and out here in colo after running water the outhouses became dump pits and he finds a lot of marbles and bottles I've found a few marbles in 40 years I'm 60 now but not many and I'd love for to have found a marble you might not have hopefully I want nothing for it but if I look at more of your collection I might find one I want that you might have more than one as much as I like the bright ones you showed a few that looked like melted chocolate that caught my either way it's yours for free I'd just put it on the shelf with the rocks and a salt shaker shaped like a foot with a face on the sole that I found at the same dump using the washers for display sheer genius I saw those brass eyelets too great idea anyways let me know if you find the set listed my friend the bottle digger said he found one on e bay or somthing and they were asking 35 bones or somthing but. As I mentioned id much rather it be loved by someone like you ! Its free!

[@danielcline7413]

@@stephenbahrmarbles and I'd like to mention a utube channel rocks coustou hes digs dumps and is the only person I've seen with a love for marbles equal to yours check him out you two might want to hook up !

[@danielcline7413]

@@stephenbahrmarbles it virtually on it's way mail it tomorrow and I'll try to find the source material about the description is bubble wrap in an envelope good or should I box it?

[@scottclark4215]

Where can I buy a bag of those at?

[@scottclark4215]

@@stephenbahrmarbles Awesome thanks!!

[@johnhayes6414]

What's places can you tell me by name to buy pacific vintage marbles

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi John, I’m not sure but marble shows are the best places to buy vintage marbles. There’s a few annual shows in California and Las Vegas. Otherwise antique shops or even eBay would be your best bets.

[@hellofromtheotherside9333]

I just bought a whole collection of marbles from a state sale! I need help!

[@hellofromtheotherside9333]

Stephen Bahr ok perfect thank you so much

[@debraparsons2618]

Hi, Stephen, My mother has marbles from the 40s, maybe earlier. She has been taken advantage of and had antiques stolen from her. She lives in Kentucky. I am in search of an HONEST Appraiser for her marbles and many of her antique items. Would You be able to Help or recommend someone she (we) can Trust, please?🤔

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Debra, I don’t know anyone appraising marbles in your area . My advice would be to take it to your established auction houses in your area , they should be able to help. Not all vintage marbles have a lot of value, it’s just certain ones that are sought after by collectors in very good condition. You could always visit Block’s Marble Auctions website. I left a link in the description of the “Northeast/Nutmeg Marble Show” video that I uploaded earlier this week. I hope this helps!

[@blackmail531]

I have a tigers eye marble

[@blackmail531]

@@stephenbahrmarbles thx I've got like 500 of the agate an spyder pattern ones.

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[@81peyote]

Steve is it possible to contact you? I’m a gulf coast archaeologist with a large collection to analyze and you seem like the guy to talk to!

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Hi Dale , yes you can email me at [e-mail]

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[@stephenbahrmarbles]

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[@chriswright1270]

I know a fellow who went to jail for going in the marble factory in clarksburg wv old Bobby stout he's a good old boy!!

[@chriswright1270]

@@stephenbahrmarbles I'm not to sure it's been 20 years ago I went up there to race and ask where bobby was and his mom said in jail for breaking into the marble factory in clarksburg 😆 she said he was going in to steal marbles so I reckon there's still marbles in the place or was

[@jetsteeltherealdeal7827]

You should race your marbles....marble racing is a thing

[@carollynn3828]

If I send you a picture of my marble can you give me a estimate?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Send to [e-mail]

[@choirulumam2698]

Do you sell it?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Only at Marble Shows

[@ericbond5276]

From 2:34 to 244 scratch my itch. Probably by Sunday I'll cease bidding and buying. My mailman won't be happy. At least they aren't bowling balls.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Right, they don’t take up too much space 🔵

[@650tonyd]

Does this mean have an email

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

If you are asking for my email it’s : [e-mail]

[@natesfrustration1399]

@@stephenbahrmarbles I would like to get in touch with you to sell some marbles

[@seantyree8443]

2:37-2:38 pause it the marble looks like it has a cheetah or something

[@seantyree8443]

@@stephenbahrmarbles in the center i dont know if it is a glare or what

[@rachelhansen5820]

Mr Bahr r u able to contact me please?

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Yes you can email me at [e-mail]

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[@Dominik7T]

sorry, for me they look the same... ive seen big plastic boxes (maybe around 10 kg) filled with very old marbles. i wanted to find some uniqe looking ones but i gave up. its quite common to see them in thrift stores in netherlands like "RataPlan". one thing i can say they look very similar to what you show on this video.

[@afruzasultana616]

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[@daver1427]

Be very careful with those feathers. You MAY need a special permit to own/ keep them.

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Yes I’ve heard , they have been released to the wild . Thank you !

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Just found a box of old master marbles and will be my first and also my first old original box set. Thanks Stephen realy appreciate ur help with these videos a lot buddy

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Thanks Old School , while their marbles don’t always rank among the most collectable machine-mades for collectors …their packaging and displays were some of the coolest pieces you can find. Congratulations!

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

@@stephenbahrmarbles thanks Stephen I agree and was affordable and has nice display box there perfect to represent that brand