The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss

A Collection of Natural Stone and Clay Marbles in a Clear Glass Jar

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Estimated price: $40 - $80

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Description

An assortment of vintage marbles and spheres presented in a clear glass storage jar. The collection includes various natural stone spheres, such as jasper and agate varieties, alongside several unglazed clay marbles. The stones exhibit a range of earth-toned colors including ochre, brown, cream, and tan, with many displaying natural birdseye patterns, dendritic inclusions, and mottled textures. The glass jar features molded vertical ribs and embossed measurement markings. On the front, the glass is embossed with the words CUPS and OZ. Below these headers are numeric indicators including 2, 4, 8, and 12 for ounces, and 1/2, 1, 1 1/2 for cups. The jar is sealed with a metallic screw-top lid featuring a knurled edge.Height: 5 1/4 inches to the top of the lid.Sphere Diameter: 1/2 inch to 1 1/4 inches.