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Old 04-17-2016, 01:07 PM
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Those are beautifully crafted. And with the original box! Can't imagine many survived like that. But it's outside of my wheelhouse as well, so not sure of the demand or their worth.

Hopefully Carlton will see this and chime in. If anyone here knows the answer, it would be him!
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Yep, Carlton would be your best bet.

Why would they come in a box of three?
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I believe the game of billiards is played with 3 balls on a table with no pockets. Sam Majors
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Yes English Billiards use three balls but I thought two white and one red not vice versa. I could be wrong though. For some reason that box seems newer than 19th century to me though(maybe its the type of printing or font on the labeling), maybe 1930's ish but again I could be wrong.
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Thanks, Sam and Robert! Always good to learn something.
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Not sure about Canada, but in the US need to be very careful about buying/selling ivory without clear documentation, even if presumed old. There are strict laws and harsh penalties.
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I know Scott Forrest also is into billiard stuff, so he may be a good one to ask as well.
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I gotta think that ~$400 is a steal on those balls. Not exactly sure of the Ivory Laws, but I think it's okay to purchase and sale antique ivory. I think ebay has a complete ban on it altogether though.

Here is a listing with a similar box that sold for $900 just a few years back.

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...alke-419115657
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Yes English Billiards use three balls but I thought two white and one red not vice versa. I could be wrong though. For some reason that box seems newer than 19th century to me though(maybe its the type of printing or font on the labeling), maybe 1930's ish but again I could be wrong.
I just looked it up....there should be one red ball and either two whites (one marked with a dot) or a white and a yellow. To me, this would be a problem with this offering.
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