Vintage Arc France 1L Wire Bail Glass Jar Lot 150+ Antique Painted Clay Marbles
Category:
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Toys & Hobbies > Marbles > Antique > Clay
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or Collectibles > Kitchen & Home > Kitchen Storage > Canisters & Jars
Condition:
Used -- Authentic vintage and antique condition. The 1-Liter Arc France glass jar is clean and intact with a fully functional metal wire-bail latch and original rubber gasket showing minor age-appropriate wear. The 120+ painted clay marbles display expected turn-of-the-century play wear, including surface pitting, minor paint loss/fleaking, color variation, and small chips consistent with antique earthenware.
Description:
Up for sale is a high-density collection of over 150 antique painted clay ("commony") marbles housed inside a classic 1-Liter Arc France wire-bail glass jar. This complete, self-contained lot makes a striking display piece for antique toy collectors or primitive country home decor.
Item Highlights & Features:
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150+ Painted Clay Marbles: Massive lot of colorful turn-of-the-century earthenware marbles featuring solid reds, deep blues, greens, yellows, purples, metallic/copper finishes, and earthy natural tones. Standard player size (~0.5" to 0.75" diameter).
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Arc France Glass Jar: Authentic 1L (1-Liter) clear glass storage jar embossed with the "ARC France" shield logo on the lid and mold number 33. Features working wire-bail toggle clamp and original rubber gasket seal. Measures approx. 7 inches tall.
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Ready to Display: A rich, high-volume visual accent perfect for a shelf, desk, curio cabinet, or rustic farmhouse setting.
Includes the Arc France 1L jar and all 120+ clay marbles contained inside. selling as pictured 081026 GP