Lot 308:
A Collection of Antique Clay Marbles in a Graduated Glass Jar
Description
A group of antique marbles crafted from fired clay and natural stone, presented in a clear glass storage jar. The marbles exhibit a range of earth-toned colors, including cream, tan, ochre, brown, and a single dark charcoal specimen. These examples are unglazed with a matte, slightly textured surface consistent with 19th and early 20th-century hand-rolled and mass-produced clay marbles. The collection displays varied sizes and irregular spherical forms. The marbles are housed in a clear glass jar featuring a gold-tone metal screw-top lid. The jar is molded with vertical ribs and features measuring increments on the side. Legible molded characters on the glass include “Cups”, “OZ”, “12”, “8”, and “4”, along with the fraction “1/2”.Jar height: 5 1/4 inchesMarble diameter: 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch.
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