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Antique Art Deco Malachite Solitaire Board & Marbles C1930
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Antique Art Deco Malachite Solitaire Board & Marbles C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a wonderful antique Art Deco malachite solitaire board complete with  malachite marbles, Circa 1930 in date.

Add this lovely set to your collection.

Condition:

In excellent condition with no damage, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 4.5 cm x Width 27 cm x Depth 27 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 11 inches

Malachite is an opaque, green banded mineral. It is believed to be a strong protector of children. It protects the wearer from accidents and protects travellers. Malachite has been used to aid success in business and protect against undesirable business associations. It is a stone of balance in relationships.

Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Most malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia.

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect children from witches and other dangers. 

Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is a dark green chalcedony (a type of quartz) with red or orange spots, often resembling blood, and is a traditional March birthstone.

Our reference: A4665a

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Malachite Solitaire Board Set to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1166518
Dealers Internal Reference
A4665a
Description
This is a wonderful antique Art Deco malachite solitaire board complete with  malachite marbles, Circa 1930 in date.

Add this lovely set to your collection.

Condition:

In excellent condition with no damage, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 1. An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles.
fig 1. Antique Art Deco Malachite Solitaire Board & Marbles C1930

Dimensions in cm:

Height 4.5 cm x Width 27 cm x Depth 27 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 11 inches

Malachite is an opaque, green banded mineral. It is believed to be a strong protector of children. It protects the wearer from accidents and protects travellers.

“
Malachite has been used to aid success in business and protect against undesirable business associations.
Regent Antiques

It is a stone of balance in relationships.

fig 2. An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles.
fig 2. Antique Art Deco Malachite Solitaire Board & Marbles C1930

Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Most malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia.

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect children from witches and other dangers. 

Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is a dark green chalcedony (a type of quartz) with red or orange spots, often resembling blood, and is a traditional March birthstone.

Our reference: A4665a

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Malachite Solitaire Board Set to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166518
Dealers Internal Ref
A4665a
Regent Antiques
Regent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles.

Antique Art Deco Malachite Solitaire Board & Marbles C1930

Archive II An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View II
Archive III An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View III
Archive IV An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View IV
Archive V An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View V
Archive VI An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles. View IX
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An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles.
Antique Art Deco Malachite Solitaire Board & Marbles C1930
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An octagonal Art Deco solitaire board handcrafted from green banded malachite with inset white accents and matching malachite spherical marbles.
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  • ObjectSolitaire Board
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialMalachite, Marble, Brass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsBanded malachite veneer, octagonal shape, geometric grid inlay, spherical game marbles
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

An Art Deco solitaire board dating from 1930 takes an octagonal shape formed from green banded malachite veneer. The surface incorporates a geometric grid inlay with white accents, accompanied by matching spherical game marbles in shades of dark and mellow green, along with a central white marble. Brass borders edge the octagonal perimeter, which sits low on a flat base. The visible stone exhibits natural variations in tone and pattern across the polished planes and spheres. Measuring 4.5 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, the board occupies a compact footprint suited to display on a coffee table or a side table in a living room or study. It functions as both a decorative display object and a traditional tabletop game set, bringing rich green mineral textures into an interior space.

FAQs

Art Deco game boards from this era feature bold geometric outlines, contrasting inlay materials, and polished natural stone finishes that reflected the periods focus on modern elegance and luxury craftsmanship.

High-end solitaire boards from the early 20th century were created using polished malachite veneer over a solid substrate, accented with marble or brass inlays and paired with solid carved stone spheres.

Authentic malachite exhibits cool-to-the-touch surfaces, dense physical weight, and irregular natural banding variations in shade ranging from pale forest green to deep blackish green.

Position the board flat on a coffee table, low sideboard, or study desk to serve as a tactile, functional conversation piece that adds texture and rich colour to the surface.

Wipe softly with a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding all harsh chemicals, acidic cleaners, and excess water which can dull the surface Polish.
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