Ok whatcha think

[darryl]

It was found in Washington Parish La. Out in a field- other pieces were found in same area- any thoughts. Appreciate any help

 

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[darryl]

The other pieces were indian artifacts: parts of pottery-stone points etc etc

 

[GatorBoy]

Nice one.. its a glazed clay marble.. probably mid to late 1800's
I have several. (Colonial)
You might do well to try a metal detector out there.

 

[GatorBoy]

 

[NC field hunter]

Nice one.. its a glazed clay marble.. probably mid to late 1800's
I have several. (Colonial)
You might do well to try a metal detector out there.

Gator you sure his isn't a white clay like this one?



The first two in the lineup.

 

[NC field hunter]

Gator you sure his isn't a white clay like this one?

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=791366"/>

The first two in the lineup.

All three of those are native. This is the only early 1800's piece I have.

 

[NC field hunter]

It was found in Washington Parish La. Out in a field- other pieces were found in same area- any thoughts. Appreciate any help

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=791235"/>

I personally think yours is native. It's hard to call by pic. I added some pics of native pee-dabs and one early 1800's along with Gator's pics. You should have enough pictures there to make your own call. Good luck!

 

[GatorBoy]

One logical way to tell the difference is the material.
Is the clay the same as the pottery you found there?
Thousands of clay marbles were made for children in the 18 and 1900's some were nice..painted and glazed..some were not.
Most were made with light colored kaolin clay... the same clay used to make pipes of the same period.
And I still see glaze on yours.

 

[GatorBoy]

 

[darryl]

The pottery was all a darker color- this one is much lighter in color.



Here's a couple more pics

 

[darryl]

One logical way to tell the difference is the material.
Is the clay the same as the pottery you found there?
Thousands of clay marbles were made for children in the 18 and 1900's some were nice..painted and glazed..some were not.
Most were made with light colored kaolin clay... the same clay used to make pipes of the same period.
And I still see glaze on yours.

Gator would the clay n glaze have the look of rock?

 

[GaRebel1861]

Nice one.. its a glazed clay marble.. probably mid to late 1800's
I have several. (Colonial)
You might do well to try a metal detector out there.

Not a bad idea if you ask me. I know I would be out there with a detector. - Good luck

 

[darryl]

Nice one.. its a glazed clay marble.. probably mid to late 1800's
I have several. (Colonial)
You might do well to try a metal detector out there.

Wish I could use a detector but the land is now owned by a different owner- thanks for the help Gator

 

[darryl]

All three of those are native. This is the only early 1800's piece I have.

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=791368"/>

The color is close to the first two. Appreciate the help.

 

[rock]

How large is the one you have Darryl? Might be made from quartzite if it is a game ball made by Indians.

 

[GatorBoy]

Gator would the clay n glaze have the look of rock?

Yup

 

[rock]

Here you go. Note the size given in the guide.

 

[darryl]

Here you go. Note the size given in the guide.

Thanks Man - you Rock dude

 

[GatorBoy]

It must be a quartz game ball.. that's it! LOL.
Just please at least do one Google search of clay marble. Aaahhhh...
Boy oh boy.

 

[rock]

Thanks Man - you Rock dude

Your welcome.