The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss
Lot 663:
Description
A collection of antique marbles crafted from fired clay or earthenware. The assortment features various earth-tone shades, including cream, tan, reddish-brown, and dark gray. These hand-rolled or early machine-molded spheres display characteristic surface irregularities and a matte, unglazed finish. The marbles are contained within a clear glass measuring jar featuring a two-piece gold-toned metal screw lid. The jar is molded with raised horizontal measurement lines and characters reading Cups, Oz, 4, 8, and 12.Height: 5 1/4 inchesMarble Diameter: 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch.
Share this lot: