what is the meaning of marbles?

Question

From Charlie (12) who invented them?and why?

Answer 1

Marbles were originally made from clay or marble, hence their name.Marbles are often mentioned in Roman literature, and there are many examples of marbles from ancient Egypt. They were commonly made of stone, metal, or glass until the 18th century, when ceramic marbles become more common.Marbles is a class of children's games played with glass, clay, or agate balls usually about ½ inch (1¼ cm) across. However, they may range from less than ¼ inch (1.25 cm) to over 3 inches (7.75 cm), while some art glass marbles for display purposes are over 12 inches (30 cm) wide. Marbles are often collected, both for nostalgia and for their aesthetic appeal

Answer 2

Marbles were originally made from clay or marble, hence their name.

Marbles are often mentioned in Roman literature, and there are many examples of marbles from ancient Egypt. They were commonly made of stone, metal, or glass until the 18th century, when ceramic marbles become more common.

Ceramic marbles entered mass production in the 1870s, starting inexpensive mass-production.

Glass marbles entered mass production in the early 20th century, when WWI cut off their importation from Europe, causing American innovation to be applied to the task, producing a mechanized method of glass marble production which became the most common system in the world. Glass marbles, too, became the most popular variety, and have remained so to this day.

Answer 3

Marbles were originally made from clay or marble, hence their name.
Marbles are often mentioned in Roman literature, and there are many examples of marbles from ancient Egypt. They were commonly made of stone, metal, or glass until the 18th century, when ceramic marbles become more common.

Answer 4

They are just a toy. They're pretty (sometimes), they're entertaining and versatile...you can play lots of games and sometimes people "fry" them and make jewelry.

Answer 5

Sorry; I've lost mine.