dunkyboy77

Latest via other research routes is that they were found on a beach locally (southern England) and had some association with either oyster production or marble (as in the stone) and may have been some sort of polishing/grinding media that was left behind. The local kids found them when the oyster beds dried up and they became the most prized possession in our marble collections at school. Still not sure where they were made or from what or when.

That's what we used to call them, but we were only about 8 years old, so I wouldn't be surprised if that was a misnomer. Thanks for reply Steph. fingers crossed someone recognises them. Cheers.

Hi, have just joined. What a great web site. I am trying to source some marbles we used to play with at school in England. We called they French Clays or Speckled Clays. Some were up to 2" they weren't very dense from what I remember (30 years ago) so not stone. All I have is a picture and not a very good one either I'm afraid. Please can you help identify them. There was a rumour that they were found on the beach locally, but I thought that was just a myth. They were quite numerous, so I'm guessing not antique or particularly rare, but I have searched the internet and can't seem to find. Please help identify. They were like a cream/yellow colour. More cream than yellow - the picture is not true colour. Thanks.