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THB30 Marbles, incl. Handmade Transparent Swirls, and German Sulphides
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 13, 2025
Live Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,175 lots from fine Southern estates as well as private and museum collections. Sale begins Sat. July 12 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-753 and continues Sun. July 13 at 1 PM EST with lots #754-1175. Be sure to view both catalogs. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Collection of thirty (30) marbles, featuring sulphide, handmade, and contemporary pieces. The first group consists of six (6) handmade transparent swirl marbles, including five (5) divided-core marbles with 3 to 4 inner bands and white or yellow outer latticino bands, and one 3-stage solid-core marble. All of these marbles have ground/faceted pontils, with sizes ranging from 1 1/8 in to 1 1/2 in diameter. These are likely German, dating to the early 20th century. The second group contains two (2) sulphide marbles, one (1) featuring a lamb figure and the other with a lion, measuring 1 1/2 in and 1 3/8 in diameter, respectively. The third group includes five (3) marbles: a peppermint swirl marble (5/8 in diameter), a small divided-core marble (1/2 in diameter), a solid-core swirl marble with a white core (15/16 in diameter), and five latticino swirl marbles, including one orange, with sizes ranging from 1 1/16 in to 5/8 in. The fourth group features three (3) contemporary marbles: a transparent ribbon swirl with a pinch pontil, a Joseph's coat marble, and a blue and black latticino marble, possibly machine-made, each measuring 7/8 in diameter. These are likely from the 20th century. The fifth group includes eleven (11) German blown glass marbles with sulphide animal figurals, comprising five dogs, three bears, one lion, one camel, and one squirrel, all 1 1/2 in diameter and dating to the mid/late 19th century.
Condition
Overall, the items are in good condition, with wear consistent with its age and use. There are minor chips and dings, as well as some clouding on certain surfaces. The lion sulphide may have been polished. Expected air bubbles and imperfections from the manufacturing process are present.
- Shipping Info
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The UPS Store of Bearden
Contact – Joe 865-584-0081 (press 5)
fax 865-584-0094
store2630@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville
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John & Max Express LLC
NOTE: large items & white glove delivery services only (driving range limitations may apply)
Contact – Yev 865-230-1567
johnmaxexpress@gmail.com
Package Manager
(FedEx, USPS, DHL) Offers crate & large freight services
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Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
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