Green Benningtons

These five rare green Benningtons were for sale at the 2010 Las Vegas Show. From the collection of Lyle Walton.

Marbles by Carl Fisher

These bright colorful handmade contemporary polymer clay marbles by Carl Fisher were for sale at the 2009 Orange County Marble Show.

Contemporary Clay Marbles

These clay marbles made by Marlow Peterson glow under black light. They were for sale by the artist at the Las Vegas Marble Show.

Contemporary Clay Marbles

Dated 1989, and measuring 1 1/4" and a 1", here are two handmade and painted clay marbles by Gene Weber.

Hand Painted Clay Marbles circa 1800s

Handmade and painted clay marbles from Germany and the United States.

Italian Ceramic Marbles

These are contemporary marbles from Italy. They are very colorful and heavy. Unfortunately this set are poorly made and the surface is pitted. The maker has stated that these were not authorized for sale, and are not a good example of her work.

Contemporary by Thomas Thornburgh Jr.

Thomas Thornburgh has been a craftsman of contemporary hand painted clay (china style) marbles since 1994.

China Marbles

China marbles come in a variety of types and designs, glazed or unglazed. Made in Germany and the United States in the 1800s. These marbles range in size from 1/2" to 1 3/4".

Stoneware (Crockery) Marbles

Clay-based marbles are some of the earliest known. Imported from Germany, they were seen in North America from at least the early 1700s. Later, they were produced in the United States from 1884 to 1918. The crockery marble pictured is very old and measures 2".