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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Germany, c1870. Period of Wilhelm I.
Condition
Dimensions
The board is 24.4cm in diameter and 2cm tall
The vast majority of the marbles measure around 2cm in diameter.
Weight
737 grams combined
Technical Description
Antique solitaire board of thirty two 19th-century German marbles. The marble collection consists of twenty latticino core swirls. The remainder are solid and ribbon cores, all in various colours. The marbles are arranged upon a decorated 19th century mahogany solitaire board with a surrounding well to store removed marbles when playing. A superb set and unusual board, the marbles being well above average size.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of the unification of Germany, which officially occurred on 18th of January 1871.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Exhibit Antiques Profile Page
Antique Solitaire Board & 19th Century German Marbles C1870
