Antique Hoover & Smith Jeweler Philadelphia Wood Box & 25 Plain Clay Marbles Lot
Step back in time with this authentic turn-of-the-century display lot featuring a vintage Hoover & Smith Co. wooden box filled with 25 antique unpainted clay marbles.
Whether you are expanding a marble collection or hunting for a unique piece of American history, this pairing offers an instant, self-contained vignette perfect for rustic, farmhouse, or country decor.
Item Highlights:
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Historic Philadelphia Wood Box: Originally produced around 1905–1915 for The Hoover & Smith Co. Jewelers and Silversmiths at 616 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Features sturdy finger-jointed corners, a smooth-sliding lid, and bold, crisp black advertising text across the top.
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25 Earthenware Clay Marbles: Authentic turn-of-the-century "commony" marbles made of solid fired clay. They feature natural tan, gray, and muted brown earth tones with subtle surface pitting and character marks from age.
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Dimensions: Box measures approximately 2.5" x 2.25" x 2". Marbles measure approximately 0.5" to 0.6" in diameter.
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Versatile Display Piece: Ideal as a desk paperweight, bookshelf accent, shadow box filler, or curio cabinet centerpiece.
Condition: The wooden box is structurally sound with an operating slide lid and minor age-appropriate surface wear, light scuffs, and dark patina. Marbles are intact with light surface wear, chipping, and natural color variations consistent with antique play wear.
(Includes the wooden box and 25 clay marbles shown
selling exactly as pictured 081026 GP