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Stone Marbles

Late Nineteenth Century (Made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This set of marbles were found on the banks of the River Thames by a professional 'Mudlark'. They are examples of late nineteenth century marbles, and all have some faded painted lines in a variety of colours. There has been some wear to all of the marbles, giving tham an almost mottled appearance.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 8 parts.

  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Marble
Brief description
Set of eight stone marbles, decorated with faded coloured lines, made in England in the late nineteenth century
Credit line
Given by Graeme Brudenell
Object history
This marble, along with others that have been donated, were found on the banks of the Thames by a professional 'Mudlark'.
Association
Summary
This set of marbles were found on the banks of the River Thames by a professional 'Mudlark'. They are examples of late nineteenth century marbles, and all have some faded painted lines in a variety of colours. There has been some wear to all of the marbles, giving tham an almost mottled appearance.
Collection
Accession number
B.389:1 to 8-2012

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Record createdMay 22, 2013
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