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Common Clay (Commie)

Unknown / Cottage Industry · Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Common Clay (Commie) by Unknown / Cottage Industry, identification view
Community photograph · added 26 July 2026

Identification summary

An unglazed common clay marble, often referred to as a 'commie' or 'claye'. These were the most affordable and widely used marbles of their era.

Visible record

Maker candidate
Unknown / Cottage Industry
Era
Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Pattern
Solid / Unglazed
Rarity assessment
Common
Condition assessment
Fair
Size
Standard (approx. 0.5 to 0.6 inches)
Material
Earthenware / Clay