Ric Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 On 3/21/2024 at 7:27 PM, Joe2 said: Possibly European type marbles all 17/32 " uncertain about the year possibly 2001 That's a nice little collection of Czech bullet mold marbles, Joe! I spent five days in Prague in the early 2000s and "skleněné kuličky" (glass marbles) is one of the key phrases I was sure to memorize before I arrived. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 A couple more out for Thursday 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 Nice 👍 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbelt Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 On 5/31/2024 at 1:04 AM, Ric said: And then there is this peewee beauty (15/32"). As some of you know, I am blessed with elderly parents, and I recently went through a lengthy and stressful time attending to my 96 year old Mother after she broke her ankle. When I arrived back home I found a package that had been sent to me, pretty much out of the blue, by one of my very best friends here at the Connection. It contained a slew of great marbles, but this one has quickly become my new favorite. All I can say is that I am very grateful. The marble surprise certainly lifted my spirits and reminded me of just how fortunate I really am. 🙂 Beautiful pee wee Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbelt Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 Couldn't think of something to post this week so here's a shot of some of my board collection in their cabinet. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 17 hours ago, crashbelt said: Couldn't think of something to post this week so here's a shot of some of my board collection in their cabinet. That is an beautiful display, David! How many years have you been working on it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbelt Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 On 6/2/2024 at 5:04 PM, Ric said: That is an beautiful display, David! How many years have you been working on it? I started in the early 1990s Ric, avidly looking for original solitaire boards and loose marbles in the UK for maybe 20 years. Slowed up since then as I have managed to get examples of the main types of board and they became much harder to find in the UK. I'm really lucky to have started collecting when I did!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbelt Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 Here's my examples of a Victorian board game called Nine Mens Morris, or sometimes Merelles or The Mill. I've added the marbles to the boards to the boards - I've never found a set that looks original. I can't identify makers either although some have characteristics of Ayres and Jaques. But its good to have less common boards among all the solitaire sets!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 On 6/1/2024 at 5:41 PM, crashbelt said: Couldn't think of something to post this week so here's a shot of some of my board collection in their cabinet. I was really digging the display myself, showed it off at work. Once they understood what it was, a few Jaws did indeed drop 👍😎....time well spent on a fantastic collection my friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 2 hours ago, crashbelt said: I'm really lucky to have started collecting when I did!! I feel that! 1 hour ago, crashbelt said: Here's my examples of a Victorian board game . . . You know, David, when you started posting your boards, I have to admit, there were several variations I had never seen before. So I thank you for curing that and for sharing your wonderful collection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbelt Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 4 hours ago, Ric said: I feel that! You know, David, when you started posting your boards, I have to admit, there were several variations I had never seen before. So I thank you for curing that and for sharing your wonderful collection! Thank you for your comments Ric. We don't have marble collector communities or marble shows in the UK, so its been a pleasure to show my collection online to such knowledgeable appreciative collectors, and learn so much from yourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 Got these two a few years ago in a large jar of randomly mixed marbles from an antique store. The moral of this story was....ALWAYS double check your Clearies 👍😎 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 4 hours ago, crashbelt said: Thank you for your comments Ric . . . I'm surprised there isn't a thriving marble collector's community in the UK. It seems like there would be lots of good old German marbles there. Nonetheless, I'm really glad you found us here at the Connection. I for one have really enjoyed seeing and learning about your collection, and I am hoping to see more from you in the future! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 3 hours ago, William said: Got these two a few years ago in a large jar of randomly mixed marbles from an antique store. The moral of this story was....ALWAYS double check your Clearies 👍😎 I always check my clearies! At one point, when I had about 3 gallons or so that had been collected from many sources over many years, I actually sorted them looking for uncommon colors. I wish I would have catalogued them and kept a photographic record because a few colors were very scarce. You know though, I am getting older and I still have those and more, so at some point I might just get crazy enough to do it again. If I get to that point, I'll be sure to post the results - I'm sure y'all be waiting with bated breath. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 6 minutes ago, Ric said: I always check my clearies! At one point, when I had about 3 gallons or so that had been collected from many sources over many years, I actually sorted them looking for uncommon colors. I wish I would have catalogued them and kept a photographic record because a few colors were very scarce. You know though, I am getting older and I still have those and more, so at some point I might just get crazy enough to do it again. If I get to that point, I'll be sure to post the results - I'm sure y'all be waiting with bated breath. 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 7 Report Share Posted June 7 On 6/1/2024 at 3:41 PM, crashbelt said: Couldn't think of something to post this week so here's a shot of some of my board collection in their cabinet. Amazing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 It has to be Thursday somewhere . . . 🙂 You all know that German handmade marbles aren't really my forte but I don't think I've seen one quite like this before and I have no idea what to call it. It makes me think of like "divided razor core" or something, but I'm pretty sure that's not actually a thing. 😄 I'll appreciate any help I can get! These are underwater photos, just because I found this one too interesting to throw into the landscaping pile years ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 I just love these little Clearies Why--- because I did my due diligence searching “common lots”. I just love finding what should not be there. These two are just less than 5/8”, what a pair of beauties! Marble—On!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Haven't touched these two in a while...a couple of old Warriors who won, and lost, their fair share of battles. They came with my first few acquisitions back when I started collecting, among the first of my Germans that I won't part with 👍😎 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 17 hours ago, William said: a couple of old Warriors Corn Husk? Why do I just love them? So a Corn Husk just has one swirl right? Simple beauty. Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 22 hours ago, akroorka said: I just love these little Clearies . . . Nice marbles, Art, is that first one closer to a Melon Ball than a Clearie? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 @William It looks like a Corn Husk to me - pretty distinctive sorta like a "patch". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVacorFan Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 On 6/14/2024 at 1:27 AM, William said: Haven't touched these two in a while...a couple of old Warriors who won, and lost, their fair share of battles. They came with my first few acquisitions back when I started collecting, among the first of my Germans that I won't part with 👍😎 That 2nd one has probably played 1000s of games... Definitely used for it's intended purpose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 On 6/14/2024 at 2:43 PM, Ric said: Nice marbles, Art, is that first one closer to a Melon Ball than a Clearie? Sorry for the late response Ric. I have been practicing with Sciatica lately. ( it does sound like a rock band name) No complaints here—I had just a blast playing High school football—a long-long time ago. Yes I agree with the ID—“Melon Ball”. Still a cool find from years ago. Marble—On--- and Thanks for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 8 hours ago, akroorka said: . . . Still a cool find from years ago. I'll say, it's a nice marble no matter what you call it. Now that I think of it, I may have a Melonball around here somewhere, I'll have to take a look - seems like I had one at some point too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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