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Blue Dyed Common Clay

American / German Clay Marble Maker · 1860-1910 Civil War to Victorian

Blue Dyed Common Clay by American / German Clay Marble Maker, identification view
Community photograph · added 7 September 2026

Identification summary

Opaque earthenware clay marble dyed solid blue with natural soiling and surface wear creating brown mottled effect.

Visible record

Maker candidate
American / German Clay Marble Maker
Era
1860-1910 Civil War to Victorian
Pattern
Mottled solid with salt-glaze speckling
Rarity assessment
Common
Condition assessment
Poor
Size
Large Shooter - approx 7/8 inch to 1 inch / 22-25mm by finger scale
Material
Salt-glazed Stoneware Clay