metalshelf Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi: I got a call recently from a Carpenter who lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and, while demolishing an old house, circa 1850s, he found this 1 1/32" Maglite Indian Lutz Marble with 3 Lutz Bands and a single Blue Opaque Band between each of the 3 Lutz bands. I have not seen the marble, other than the 4 pictures he was able to send me with his phone/camera. He says when he shines a light into the marble, he can see tiny air bubbles and a translucent black or extremely dark color that appears to be black to him. I have attached a copy of each of these 4 pictures. Any ideas on value, if I were to purchase it to resell, or, is anyone interested in making him a fair offer through me. I'd put interested buyers directly in touch with him, except he doesn't speak any English.....only French. The file is too big to send all 4 pictures with this file. I'll send the other 2 pictures separately. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalshelf Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 The other 2 pictures as follows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalshelf Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi Again: Just as a matter of information, he found this marble when tearing up the wood floor boards on the main floor of the old house. Although he is not a marble collector, he has done a lot of research since he found the marble several weeks ago. He says the surface is Mint, except there are 2 very tiny shallow circular holes......I assume these are tiny air bubble pops. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMarbleBuddy Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just plain sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjbkrb Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 that is a tough marble to find , and the size is just wow! The smaller size, 5/8", is what is some times seen in auction. I bet $1500 -$2000 could still be a low amount offered for a full 1 inch plus in 9.5 or better condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalshelf Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi gjbkrb: Thank you for your assessment. I am inclined to agree and would say that you are not far off the mark, if at all. Regards, Bob ( Metalshelf ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Nice marble, don't see those too often with the three bands of Lutz especially that size. Not seeing the Indian part of it unless referring to base color and precision banding, but wow. Good find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadely1212 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 here is a link to morphy's auction in 2012 the were 2 indian banded lutz the had 3 bands of lutz but they were 5/8 and 11/16" that sold for 900.00 http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/catalog/26780/october-20th-2012-marble--14-?cat=0&sort=1&hide=0&qs=0&view=0&aView=0&q=indian+lutz&selCat=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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