Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Two Wigan Casino bricks from the home of Northern Soul for sale, both bricks are in nice condition no cement residue, some minor chips and marks but they are around a 100 years old, authentic and original, these bricks are taken from the main entrance area of the Casino, ideal Christmas present for the serious collector, if bricks could tell a story these two must have a million between them, would sit well with all the badges, clocks, mugs and other retro nostaligia collectables, would rather sell as a pair but would consider spliting so two people can reap the joy of owing a bit of history, serious offers for the pair or single bricks welcome. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 please tell me this is a wind up mark Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phil Shields Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I RECKON THE LEFT ONES A BOOTLEG BRICK Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 please tell me this is a wind up mark What are you suggesting Trev? look at the bricks carefully and you can almost see the memories flooding out. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 I RECKON THE LEFT ONES A BOOTLEG BRICK If you knew your bricks Phil like you do the records then your comment is totally untrue and without foundation infacct although these two bricks are taken from the entrance area of the Casino they are infact taken from the very foundation of the building so they are both original and authentic so there. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 They look the wrong shade of red to be originals and they used lime mortar in the days gone by and it looks like there is no lime traces plus they look metric and not imperial but if you could tell me what is written in the frog it could clear up any unceartainty in relation to their aunthenticity Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Parker Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 What are you suggesting Trev? look at the bricks carefully and you can almost see the memories flooding out. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Are these to be sold with a certificate of Authenticity ? Is there any writing on the side of the bricks not shown? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 You really have to know your subject boys here and trust me that these are original bricks, Nev's a bricky and I'm sure he will confirm that they are two nice bricks. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Two Wigan Casino bricks from the home of Northern Soul for sale, both bricks are in nice condition no cement residue, some minor chips and marks but they are around a 100 years old, authentic and original, these bricks are taken from the main entrance area of the Casino, ideal Christmas present for the serious collector, if bricks could tell a story these two must have a million between them, would sit well with all the badges, clocks, mugs and other retro nostaligia collectables, would rather sell as a pair but would consider spliting so two people can reap the joy of owing a bit of history, serious offers for the pair or single bricks welcome. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Hi Mark Would you be interested in a trade ?? I have two pieces of Stamford Bridge turf .....Ken Bates sold em to me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi Mark Would you be interested in a trade ?? I have two pieces of Stamford Bridge turf .....Ken Bates sold em to me I would be yes but it's when you mentioned Ken Bates mate that's put me off. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I would be yes but it's when you mentioned Ken Bates mate that's put me off. Regards - Mark Bicknell. As a Leeds Utd fan ..i take offence to that Just a thought Mark ...this post is about to get swamped ,it might be a idea to lock it before it gets to the stage some of the older members might get too hysterical and wet themselves Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 If no offers are forthcoming Mark--have you considered approaching Manship and put them up for auction. He did a superb job with Frank Wilson. .......while I'm on --I'm sure somewhere I've got a 'Watneys Red Barrel' beer mat from the Sneyd Arms Tunstall circa 1972..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 i think the originals had a "nashville matrix" stamp in the frog Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I remember back in the day when you could get bricks like that of Wickes front page for £1.25. Of course I bought a copy of every brick that was for sale at that price at the time. Also, I'm sure the Mecca laid bricks before the Casino, although my favourite bricks were on the pier at Cleethorpes................................................................................ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
aintgotit Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I would be yes but it's when you mentioned Ken Bates mate that's put me off. Regards - Mark Bicknell. i,ll up the stakes with a piece of wembley crossbar .O.V.O (original venue only) ye cannae ban us fae wembley!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gigs Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Two Wigan Casino bricks from the home of Northern Soul for sale, both bricks are in nice condition no cement residue, some minor chips and marks but they are around a 100 years old, authentic and original, these bricks are taken from the main entrance area of the Casino, ideal Christmas present for the serious collector, if bricks could tell a story these two must have a million between them, would sit well with all the badges, clocks, mugs and other retro nostaligia collectables, would rather sell as a pair but would consider spliting so two people can reap the joy of owing a bit of history, serious offers for the pair or single bricks welcome. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Are there factoy sleeves wiv em?can we get Russ Winstanley to authenticate em? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 i,ll up the stakes with a piece of wembley crossbar .O.V.O (original venue only) ye cannae ban us fae wembley!!! Maybe not from Wembley but the World Cup now that's another question lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Parker Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 These are pretty rare items None on popsike Never seen on e-bay Pretty sure never seen on Manships auction. Once saw one on the telly Is there a reserve? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Are there factoy sleeves wiv em?can we get Russ Winstanley to authenticate em? Already been looked at by an expert who knows his bricks from breezeblocks. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 These are pretty rare items None on popsike Never seen on e-bay Pretty sure never seen on Manships auction. Once saw one on the telly Is there a reserve? The interest on these bricks has been huge since the post started a few minutes ago, had three bids already with the top one being £111.00 not met the reserve yet still along way to go but it's early days yet. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
aintgotit Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Maybe not from Wembley but the World Cup now that's another question lol dont be movin the goalposts on this subject, we alread y did that.! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest POTTERIESPECK Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Which is the rarer brick Mark ? , the one from the Casino,or one from Millwalls Den. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 I see Trev has already jumped on the brickwaggon and has offered some house bricks up for sale, please note these bricks have no connection with this sale what so ever, his bricks are common simple house bricks as these two beauties are authentic soul bricks. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 all joking aside, these bricks are the real deal, mark had there authenticity verified by these guys Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 This thread is very HOD to say the least Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Seems we have a small problem, bidding going well but just looked at the post office website and it would seem that the postage is gonna be around £100.00 heavy are bricks so I hope this won't put off any new bidders, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 .....very bizarre--if you stare at them long enough you can almost hear the memories..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Seems we have a small problem, bidding going well but just looked at the post office website and it would seem that the postage is gonna be around £100.00 heavy are bricks so I hope this won't put off any new bidders, no worries, ive got one of these Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Auction now closed as the bricks have been sold to a private collector, final price £717.00 plus postage, big thanks to all the bidders and interest here, better luck next time, the proceeds of this sale is going towards the development of Northern Soul Monopoly which should be in production by next Christmas, Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 £717.00 ???? i'm mortorfied !! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Auction now closed as the bricks have been sold to a private collector, final price £717.00 plus postage, big thanks to all the bidders and interest here, better luck next time, the proceeds of this sale is going towards the development of Northern Soul Monopoly which should be in production by next Christmas, Regards - Mark Bicknell. well hopefully he wont decide to mount them on a specially designed plinth at home and sit and admire them--It would be nice if he shares them with the wider soul family and brings them out with him .......... right how much is that barrow again Edited November 22, 2009 by jez jones Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Auction now closed as the bricks have been sold to a private collector, final price £717.00 plus postage, big thanks to all the bidders and interest here, better luck next time, the proceeds of this sale is going towards the development of Northern Soul Monopoly which should be in production by next Christmas, Regards - Mark Bicknell. well done mark, after all the bitching and sniping weve had on soul source recently we needed a light hearted thread lik this to cement good relations Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) were they Stock or Demos though Mark Edited November 22, 2009 by Bearsy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 £717.00 ???? i'm mortorfied !! Well Ken the deal have been firmly cemented mate. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Bugger they won't fit in a mailer....help! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Auction now closed as the bricks have been sold to a private collector, final price £717.00 plus postage, big thanks to all the bidders and interest here, better luck next time, the proceeds of this sale is going towards the development of Northern Soul Monopoly which should be in production by next Christmas, Regards - Mark Bicknell. Im suprised you was fletton them go that cheap Mark Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Bugger they won't fit in a mailer....help! Big jiffy bag like some other dealers. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Bugger they won't fit in a mailer....help! have a word with this guy, he might be able to help you Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 have to admire your audacity for engineering such a sale on SS Mark and by the looks of it you have laid the footings to many more related sales Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Disaster has just struck just as I was packing them I dropped the left hand side brick on the floor and it's broken clean in half, now I don't know what to do as the buyer has just paid by pay pal, still only thing I can do is build bridges and refund him fully. Edited November 22, 2009 by Mark Bicknell Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Naughty Boy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Bugger they won't fit in a mailer....help! Mark you can get a brick mailer Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Naughty Boy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Im suprised you was fletton them go that cheap Mark kinnel Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Disaster has just struck just as I was packing them I dropped the left hand side brick on the floor and it's broken clean in half, now I don't know what to do as the buyer has just paid by pay pal, still only thing I can do is build bridges and refund him fully. who was the winning bidder ?? it was'nt t. c. lee by any chance was it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 who was the winning bidder ?? it was'nt t. c. lee by any chance was it No mate and not Dean Parrish either lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Larry Semmins Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Is the buyer Wayne Skeffington,seem to remember he already had one. ATB Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest isis Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Two Wigan Casino bricks from the home of Northern Soul for sale, both bricks are in nice condition no cement residue, some minor chips and marks but they are around a 100 years old, authentic and original, these bricks are taken from the main entrance area of the Casino, ideal Christmas present for the serious collector, if bricks could tell a story these two must have a million between them, would sit well with all the badges, clocks, mugs and other retro nostaligia collectables, would rather sell as a pair but would consider spliting so two people can reap the joy of owing a bit of history, serious offers for the pair or single bricks welcome. Regards - Mark Bicknell. That genuine left brick...is that black scorch mark from the genuine fire ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Is the buyer Wayne Skeffington,seem to remember he already had one. ATB Steve What's Wayne up to now-a-days?, not seen him for years. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nice to see bricks on here, saves me trowelling through ebay... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 these are not the only ones out there i reckon there are mortar come Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tabs Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 No, I think its run its course these are not the only ones out there i reckon there are mortar come Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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