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German Sulphide Marble with a Lion
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German Sulphide Marble with a Lion

19th century
Sold 19 September 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A single pontil sulphide marble, 19th century, probably German, containing a lion.

3 3/4 cm diameter. In good overall condition with some bubble inclusions and light scratching and surface impact marks but quite bright and clear.

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Hand of Glory has dated this German Sulphide Marble to the Victorian era.

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SA1127745
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A single pontil sulphide marble, 19th century, probably German, containing a lion.

3 3/4 cm diameter.

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In good overall condition with some bubble inclusions and light scratching and surface impact marks but quite bright and clear.
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Hand of Glory has dated this German Sulphide Marble to the Victorian era.

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A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

German Sulphide Marble with a Lion

Archive II A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion. View II
Archive III A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion. View III
Archive IV A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion. View IV
Archive V A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion. View V
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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion.
German Sulphide Marble with a lion
Ref: SA1127745
A clear glass sphere held in an open hand, encapsulating a three-dimensional silvery figure of a lion.
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  • Object[Marbles]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Glass, Sulphide]
  • Colour[Clear]
  • MotifsEncased lion figure, Spherical form, Silvery metallic finish

FAQs

A German sulphide marble is a type of nineteenth-century glass toy or collectable containing a small ceramic, porcelain, or clay figure encased within clear glass.

They are traditionally crafted from molten glass that encloses a moulded figure made from a metallic sulphide compound, which gives the figures their silvery sheen.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-gathered pontil marks, minor air bubbles trapped in the glass, and detailed figures with a characteristic silvery, metallic reflection when viewed under light.

These small glass spheres can be displayed on a mantelpiece, within a glass cabinet, or on a desk as a focal point of historical interest and textural contrast.

They should be cleaned gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and lukewarm water, avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature changes, and direct sunlight.
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