jeroen Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hello Marble friends, I want to share some photos of two very nice solitaire boards. The first one is a board with 33 mint English style swirls. There are orange, white, green, blue and light blue solid core swirls. And very rare, two pink solid cores! My friend and long time marble collector Jeroen van Valkenburg, has never seen this kind of pink solid core colour before, and he has seen a lot of marbles! This solitaire board has still the original box. The second one is a board with 33 mint mist swirls. I looked at several sites, but could not find a mist solitaire board, so I think they are pretty rare. I look forward to your reactions, what you think about these solitaire boards. What could the value be? Just those pink solid cores must have a good value, consider there rarity. Regards, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sissydear Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I don't collect antique marbles, but these are beautiful. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Beautiful boards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVVmarbles Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wooooow! 2 of the finest solitaire boards I've ever seen. Those pink solid cores are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm not a serious collector of handmades,but they're very nice,especially the pink ones. So you're from the Netherlands aswell,i hope you will collect only hand-mades LOL. winnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Very nice collection and looks great on the board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow, great groups of marbles on those boards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTAndrea Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I have 3 solitaire boards myself but I don't think I have even one mist. Now I have to go look and see if there's a pink solid core anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben45887 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Ditto what JVV said.Wow !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hello All, Thank you for your positive reactions. I don't collect so long, but has anyone an idea about the value of these boards? Especially the pink solid cores? thanks, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalshelf Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi Jeroen: Firstly, before anyone can give you any idea of current market value, they would need to know the size of the marbles on each of the boards ( marbles on each board look to be about the same size ). Secondly, marbles also look to be in very good condition. I take it from your message that you are new to collecting. However, what is your opinion of condition. Also, are you looking for fair market value for each board, including the marbles that sit on them, and, are you looking for a separate value for the 2 pink solid cores, as well. I'm sure you understand that fair market value is whatever someone is willing to pay you for these items. I'm from Canada, however, the biggest single market for collectible marbles is in the United States, although the market has been somewhat depressed during the past 3 to 4 years because of the recession. High end marbles, however, have still been selling for good money. If you can send me the information above, I can give you a fairly good idea of what each board, including marbles, would bring on eBay and at auction ( specific auction house in the United States ). I can also give you a fairly good idea of what the pink solid cores would be worth to a collector based on size and condition. I am in the process of negotiating to buy a 1 1/2" Mint Pink Translucent Solid Core with Multi-Colored Clambroth Style Outer Decoration from a private Canadian collector. Send me the information to my e-mail address ( [email protected] ) so I can reply privately to avoid any controversy over my professional assessments ( I am a registered CPPA....Canadian Personal Property Assessor....and one of my areas of expertise is Antique German Hand-Made Marbles.....you can check it out by going to website www.cppag.com and putting my name in the search bar ). If I were you, I would also put the same information re size and condition, on this site because I am certain that there are others who can give you a pretty good idea of values as well. It's always best to get more than one opinion. Best regards, Bob. p.s. may take a day or two to respond because I am headed to a Marble Show in Canton, Ohio, tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hello Metalshelf, I have send you an email. Let me know if you received it. Regards, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have 3 solitaire boards myself but I don't think I have even one mist. Now I have to go look and see if there's a pink solid core anywhere. Let me know what you will find.Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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