Anatomy of an End of Day Clown Onionskin Marble
A marvel of Thuringian glassmaking, circa 1860–1920 Size 31/32″ Condition Near Mint(−) Origin Lauscha, Germany Circa 1850–1880 This is a Clown Onionskin, one of the most celebrated and immediately recognizable variants within the End of Day family. The designation comes from the color palette: bright, saturated spots of red, blue, green, and yellow applied over an opaque white base, then sealed under a clear outer casing. No two are alike. The [...]

