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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 an example of a late nineteenth century set, and each have natural swirl patterns visible.There has been some wear to each of the marbles, giving an almost mottled appearance.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 12 parts.

  • Large Marble
  • Large Marble
  • Medium Marble
  • Medium Marble
  • Medium Marble
  • Medium Marble
  • Medium Marble
  • Medium Marble
  • Glazed Marble
  • Glazed Marble
  • Glazed Marble
  • Extra Small Marble
Brief description
Set of twelve stone Marbles with natural swirl patterns, made in England in the late nineteenth century
Dimensions90mm x 50mm for each marble
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 an example of a late nineteenth century set, and each have natural swirl patterns visible.There has been some wear to each of the marbles, giving an almost mottled appearance.
Collection
Accession number
B.390:1 to 12-2012

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Record createdMay 22, 2013
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