I've posted 3 lots of really pretty Ravenswoods in the buy-sell-trade forum. Check it out if you like this type. Could be an Alley or Champion in there too.
I've never seen all these black dots on any other Christensen. Opinions?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VINTAGE-CHRISTENSEN-FLAME-MARBLE-MINT-CONDITION-3-4-BLUE-BASE-YELLOW-OXBLOOD-/271368389468?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:CA:1123
At one time long ago, there was a very long and heated debate/discussion on Alan's marble board about what constituted "true" oxblood. I wonder if anyone can dig it up. It was one of those controversies that keeps resurfacing.
The same was true of Les Jones, aka "Great Marbles". Whatever he put on ebay went for big bucks. Some marbles would be considered fairly common, such as transparent NLRs, and he'd still get close to $100. Reputation is priceless, isn't it?
I can't help it, my frugal upbringing says that amount of money would almost buy a new roof, which we had to do this spring. But yes, the marble is exquisite.
Killer is right! They would definitely kill my retirement savings! I enjoyed drooling over them though. I have 3 solitaire boards filled with handmades but the really choice ones are in a display case and not as minty as these beauties.
As someone who owns 2 of these marbles, I'm curious about what factored into the selling price on this item. Since I bought them together, I've always assumed they're same cane. And I'll do a little happy dance if this indicates handmades are appreciating in value.
http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1423.l2649