Large Antique German Handmade Onionskin EOD Lobed Marble 2. 215 " In Diameter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6852283 | Modified Item: No |
| Time Period: 1860-1890 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Type: Handmade | Style: Onionskin |
| Brand: Unbranded | UPC: Does not apply |
From a local estate, here is a very large German handmade onionskin marble. With dial calipers, it measures 2.215" at the polls and as much as 2.25" measured at the equator of the marble. It is a nice mixture of greens and white with strands or pinkish red and blues with darker greens. The marble has what I believe is called slight "lobing" as there are a couple of deeper valleys of clear glass in the marble. They look almost like canyon...s inside the marble. Also, there are some circular lines or layers, which I believe is called "cold rolling." There are bubbles and fissures beneath the surface and at one of the pontils, there is a tiny ledge that you can almost catch your nail on.
I do not believe the marble has been polished or buffed as the surface shows the typical scratches and dings that you'd expect from a marble that is 130-150 years old. I have owned the marble for a few weeks, and all I have done is look at it...surprised each time at how large it is. It was purchased at a local auction. with one other large onionskin.
I took 12 photos and I will leave it to you to judge the value. I am starting the bidding at what I feel is a low amount for a marble like this. Your best reference here for condition are the photos. While I have learned a little bit about marbles over the years, I'm still an amateur at describing them. Winner to pay a flat fee of $8 for shipping via USPS Priority Mail. Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to ask questions about the marble and I will do my best to answer them.
I do not believe the marble has been polished or buffed as the surface shows the typical scratches and dings that you'd expect from a marble that is 130-150 years old. I have owned the marble for a few weeks, and all I have done is look at it...surprised each time at how large it is. It was purchased at a local auction. with one other large onionskin.
I took 12 photos and I will leave it to you to judge the value. I am starting the bidding at what I feel is a low amount for a marble like this. Your best reference here for condition are the photos. While I have learned a little bit about marbles over the years, I'm still an amateur at describing them. Winner to pay a flat fee of $8 for shipping via USPS Priority Mail. Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to ask questions about the marble and I will do my best to answer them.
