Yellow Slag (9 and Tail)
M.F. Christensen & Son Company · c. 1904 - 1917
Identification summary
A vibrant yellow hand-gathered slag marble featuring the classic '9 and tail' swirl pattern characteristic of early machine-made marbles.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- M.F. Christensen & Son Company
- Era
- c. 1904 - 1917
- Pattern
- Slag
- Rarity assessment
- Uncommon
Why this candidate
The distinct '9' shape formed by the white swirl (visible in Image 3) is the signature characteristic of M.F. Christensen hand-gathered slags. The 'cut-off' line or crease mark at the bottom (Image 1) is also consistent with MFC production methods.