SherryFain Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 The guy who gave these to me stated he dug them in an old slave plantation which is now a strawberry field. He tells me they date back to the civil war times. Can anyone tell me what these are called or any info about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 They are clay marbles! the blue and the brown one are called Bennington marbles ( German )they are fire glazed. not sure of the history but I am assuming that it would be possible for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 The big greenish one might also be a Bennington. The wear makes it hard for me to be sure. The purple is a clay. The small reddish one is probably also clay. The pain is worn off so I can't be sure. I'm wondering if some of them might be mineral such as limestone, rather than the manmade ceramic/clay. A nice group. I don't think much monetary value for these types even when mint. But people usually collect these for having cool old marbles, not for the value. And you have an interesting set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 The clay could be made in America. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Cool marbles. I like the two big gray ones! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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