This is a gorgeous antique, circa 19th century, German handmade "Amber Mica" marble. This gorgeous example has rich large mica flakes swirling from a nicely faceted ground pontil to a melted pontil on a transparent amber base glass. Marble is in 8.9 near mint plus condition with a microscopic half moon chip on an otherwise wet original surface and size is at 25/32" in diameter.


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Grading: Grading is done with 10x LED magnification. Our grading system is conservative, simple and honest. Please contact us with any questions. 


Grading is as follows:


9.5-9.9 Mint: Marble has original wet, as made surface. As made imperfections do not present any glass loss, air pops or any major creases. Marble should be round.

9.0-9.4 Mint Minus: Marble has no glass loss other than as mades. Marble might have as made imperfections, as made glass voids, surface creases. Air pops on surface may be present. Marble should have original wet surface. Marble may be as made out of round.

8.7-8.9 Near Mint Plus: Marble has minor damage from play and not as made. Surface should be glossy wet on higher grades. Minor pocket ware might be present.

8.4-8.6 Near Mint: Marble has some damage from play. Over three tiny nicks should be expected. Surface might have minor scratches.

8.0-8.3 Near Mint Minus: Heavy pocket ware and damage from play. Overall visible nicks and/or loss of surface shine. Only very rare marbles in this condition will be listed.


Sizes given are from the widest point of the marble.


Satisfaction guaranteed. $7.00 for shipping & handling first class mail with delivery confirmation. Marbles will be shipped in quality cardboard box. For larger group of marbles, I charge $12.00 for priority mail. I'll combine shipping for multiple wins. Please wait for my invoice before payment if you won multiple items. For international bidders, if the shipping charge is higher than the actual cost, I will refund the difference.