Need some help identifying these balls [emoji102]
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Don’t y’all rush in at once. 
C’mon, someone’s gotta to have an idea.
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Yes! **Marke Elefant** is a well-known brand for carom billiard balls, specifically associated with the production of high-quality ivory billiard balls, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The brand's name, which translates to "Elephant Brand," reflects its connection to the use of ivory in billiard ball manufacturing.
### A brief history of Marke Elefant:
1. **Ivory Billiard Balls**: In the 1800s, billiard balls were primarily made from ivory, and the tusks of elephants were one of the best materials available. Marke Elefant capitalized on this, creating high-quality ivory billiard balls for the European market. The elephant became the iconic logo of the brand to highlight the material used.
2. **High Reputation**: Marke Elefant became a prestigious name in the billiard world due to its durable and well-balanced balls, which were prized by professional players.
3. **Transition Away from Ivory**: As the use of ivory became controversial due to ethical and environmental concerns, billiard ball manufacturers, including Marke Elefant, started to transition toward synthetic materials. By the mid-20th century, ivory billiard balls were largely replaced by materials like phenolic resin and bakelite, which were more sustainable and still provided high performance.
Today, **Marke Elefant** may still be recognized for its historical significance in the billiards world, though modern billiard balls are no longer made from ivory. The brand represents a fascinating piece of billiard history.
Anyone got an idea on pricing? I literally can’t find anything online about this brand or balls.
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C’mon, someone’s gotta to have an idea.ChatGPT had this to say:
Yes! **Marke Elefant** is a well-known brand for carom billiard balls, specifically associated with the production of high-quality ivory billiard balls, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The brand's name, which translates to "Elephant Brand," reflects its connection to the use of ivory in billiard ball manufacturing.
### A brief history of Marke Elefant:
1. **Ivory Billiard Balls**: In the 1800s, billiard balls were primarily made from ivory, and the tusks of elephants were one of the best materials available. Marke Elefant capitalized on this, creating high-quality ivory billiard balls for the European market. The elephant became the iconic logo of the brand to highlight the material used.
2. **High Reputation**: Marke Elefant became a prestigious name in the billiard world due to its durable and well-balanced balls, which were prized by professional players.
3. **Transition Away from Ivory**: As the use of ivory became controversial due to ethical and environmental concerns, billiard ball manufacturers, including Marke Elefant, started to transition toward synthetic materials. By the mid-20th century, ivory billiard balls were largely replaced by materials like phenolic resin and bakelite, which were more sustainable and still provided high performance.
Today, **Marke Elefant** may still be recognized for its historical significance in the billiards world, though modern billiard balls are no longer made from ivory. The brand represents a fascinating piece of billiard history.
Anyone got an idea on pricing? I literally can’t find anything online about this brand or balls.
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