Ric Posted June 16, 2025 Report Share Posted June 16, 2025 This modern ceramic marble is just over 1-1/2". I think Tom Thornburgh made some similar. Unfortunately, I have never actually seen one of his styled like this so I don't know for sure. Any thoughts? Any ideas about who might have a thought? @hdesousa @BobBlock @Penny Kelley Anyone have examples of Tom's ceramic marbles to show? Thanks for any help! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted June 16, 2025 Report Share Posted June 16, 2025 The thing I’m seeing is there no Eyes from the tray 🔥 RAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 16, 2025 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2025 13 hours ago, Fire1981 said: The thing I’m seeing is there no Eyes from the tray 🔥 RAR You're right, Fire - none of the "fish eyes" you'd expect on a Bennington. I have no idea if Tom Thornburgh made this one or not, it just seems like a reasonable possibility since much of his ceramic work was inspired by antique marbles. It also doesn't seem like it was intended to deceive, which would fit with Tom's attitude too. I think he was more about putting his own artistic spin on vintage designs. I am not sure if this one is inspired by Benningtons or old American stoneware types, I'm thinking the latter, but I thought it was pretty neat so I grabbed it when I had the chance, thinking it might be some of Tom's work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now