Handful of Antique Clay Marbles in Old Fabric Pouch Danish viking then varnished

then varnished

It measures 5" in diameter at widest

and exposed clay on the interior and bottom

These wonderful hand-carved wooden feet

tethered by wire

Handful of Antique Clay Marbles in Old Fabric Pouch Danish viking then varnishedWell, I've mostly passed old marbles by, not knowing enough to know what is what. However, I happened to give these old clay ones (plus one large one made of wood) a close look at a recent flea market, and I must say they completely captivated me with their beauty; I am converted! I believe these date to the mid to late 19th century, and I believe several of them, with shiny salt glazes, are "Benningtons", which were made in Germany. (They are