The story goes that these "porcelain" marbles are from the Civil War era and were dug up while excavating in the City of Atlanta in preparation for the Olympics. However, the story is a hoax, and curiously enough, these 3/4" marbles appear to be painted steel balls. I'd throw them away, but they actually make me smile. Who knows, maybe I'll still throw them away?! :)
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I had learned (and correct me if im worng) that these "starred" marbles were called "generals" and were made from ironite, the same material used in the making of cannon balls, hence the weight and density.
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