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Victorian Mahogany Solitaire Board & 27 Marbles
Shaun King Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Solitaire Board & 27 Marbles

19th century
Description

This Victorian Mahogany Solitaire Board comes with 27 Glass Spiral Marbles.

The colours and patterns of the marbles are notable. Only 5 more need to be collected to complete the Set - 6 more if you like to see one in the middle. They measure approximately five-eighths of an inch in diameter and are in good condition.

Diameter of Board: 8.25 inches (21 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Solitaire Board to the Victorian era.

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SA1082914
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This Victorian Mahogany Solitaire Board comes with 27 Glass Spiral Marbles.

The colours and patterns of the marbles are notable. Only 5 more need to be collected to complete the Set - 6 more if you like to see one in the middle. They measure approximately five-eighths of an inch in diameter and are in good condition.

Diameter of Board: 8.25 inches (21 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Solitaire Board to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1082914
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles.
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Archive I A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles.

Victorian Mahogany Solitaire Board & 27 Marbles

Archive II A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles. View II
Archive III A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles. View III
Archive IV A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles. View IV
Archive V A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles. View V
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A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles.
VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SOLITAIRE BOARD & 27 MARBLES
Ref: SA1082914
A circular turned mahogany solitaire game board containing twenty-seven colourful hand-blown swirl glass marbles.
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Solitaire boards gained widespread popularity in 19th-century Europe as single-player tabletop games. During the Victorian era, these boards were frequently displayed in domestic parlours, crafted from fine hardwoods like mahogany or walnut and paired with handmade glass marbles.

Traditional Victorian solitaire sets were predominantly constructed from turned hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. The accompanying pieces were typically hand-blown glass marbles featuring colourful interior swirls, though ceramic, clay, or stone marbles were also utilized.

Authentic 19th-century boards exhibit hand-turned wooden features, natural timber patination, and subtle variations in depression sizing. Period glass marbles display Pontil markssmall scars where the glass master cut the molten marble from the pontil rodand feature asymmetrical, hand-wound colour swirls.

An antique solitaire board acts as an engaging decorative accessory when styled on a coffee table, library desk, or sideboard top. Placing it alongside stacked books, brass accents, or framed artwork creates a layered, classic interior aesthetic.

Dust the timber board regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the mahogany. Glass marbles can be gently wiped with a microfibre cloth, ensuring they are kept free from abrasive chemical cleaners to preserve their surface clarity.
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