Lot 661:
A Collection of Antique Clay Marbles in a Glass Jar
Description
This lot consists of a collection of antique clay marbles, also known as commies or earthenware marbles. These utilitarian toys were produced from common clay and feature a variety of natural earth tones, including cream, tan, ochre, and deep brown. Some examples display small colored spots or pigment stains, such as yellow. The marbles are housed in a clear glass storage jar with a metallic screw-top lid. The jar is marked with embossed text and lines on one side. The readable characters include Cups, 1 1/2, 1/2, OZ, and 12, serving as volume measurements. The marbles themselves are unmarked and characteristic of 19th and early 20th-century generic production.Jar height: 5 1/8 inchesMarble diameter: 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch.
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