Lot 311:
A Collection of Antique Clay Marbles in a Glass Storage Jar
Description
This lot features a collection of primitive, hand-molded clay marbles, commonly known as commies. The marbles are fashioned from unglazed fired ceramic in various natural earth tones, including tan, gray, brown, and off-white. Each piece exhibits an irregular, slightly non-spherical shape characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century hand-rolled production. The marbles are presented in a contemporary clear glass storage jar with a gold-tone metal screw-top lid. The jar features embossed measurements including Cups, oz, and ml. The front of the jar displays the embossed letters ML below a measurement line (photo 1). The side of the jar features embossed characters reading Cups and oz above horizontal measurement lines for 1/2 and 3/4 (photo 4). No maker names or marks are present on the marbles or the modern container.Jar Height: 5 inchesMarble Diameter: Approximately 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch.
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