A Collection of Antique Glazed and Painted Clay Marbles in a Glass Jar

This collection comprises numerous fired clay marbles featuring a variety of finishes and sizes. The group includes several glazed clay marbles, commonly referred to as Bennington-style, characterized by their mottled brown, blue, and green glazes. These glazed examples frequently display small circular contact marks or eyes typical of the kiln firing process. Also present are unglazed clay marbles, often known as commies, and a significant number of marbles featuring hand-painted or dyed speckled patterns in vibrant red, yellow, and blue tones. The collection includes a range of sizes from standard play marbles to larger examples often called shooters or boulders. The items are housed in a clear glass mason-style jar. The jar features raised lettering on the shoulder that reads CUPS 10 OZ. The jar is sealed with a gold-tone metal screw-top lid.Height: 5 1/4 inches.