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Bennington Glaze Carpet Ball / Giant Marble

German or American Clay Manufacturers · Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880-1910)

Bennington Glaze Carpet Ball / Giant Marble by German or American Clay Manufacturers, identification view
Community photograph · added 1 August 2026

Identification summary

A massive 90mm glazed clay marble, commonly referred to as a Bennington style carpet ball due to its speckled brown and tan glaze finish.

Visible record

Maker candidate
German or American Clay Manufacturers
Era
Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880-1910)
Pattern
Mottled Glaze
Rarity assessment
Very Rare
Condition assessment
Good
Size
Oversized (90mm)
Material
Glazed Clay / Earthenware