Restoration - Antique French board game Billard Nicolas 1925s

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  • čas přidán 7. 03. 2024
  • Restoration of a very old board game from France “Billiard Nicolas”. This antique board game is from the 1925s.
    Game instructions:
    In this large traditional wooden game, you can play with 2, 3, or 4 players. Your objective is to score goals without conceding any. You propel the ball using your bulb (press on it to expel air). Each time you concede a goal, you gain a point. If you reach 3 or 5 points, you're considered eliminated. The game continues, and you remain in the game but become neutral. As soon as 3 players have conceded 3 goals, the 4th player wins. This huge ancient game is very friendly. We have a lot of fun.
    Inventor:
    Billard Nicolas is a board game of skill in the billards family, invented by Nicolas Redler in France in 1894.
    What have I done:
    I bought this old board game on eBay for 200 €. The board game was very worn out. It had been lying in a garage for a long time, where there was a lot of moisture. As a result, the wood was severely damaged. First, I removed the upper black ring from the base plate. Since the veneer on the base plate was chipped, I had to tear off the entire veneer. Underneath the veneer was a 3 mm thick wooden board. I also tore this off. Then I bought a new veneer on eBay. This was an oak veneer. I glued this veneer onto the base plate and put it into a vacuum bag. This allowed me to achieve the same pressure everywhere on the base plate. On the back of the base plate, the original veneer was still present. It was a bit old, but I didn't want to remove it so that you could still see a little charm from the antique board game, showing its age. I just lightly sanded and cleaned this veneer. The legs of the base plate were also completely damaged. I had to replace them with new ones. For this, I took a piece of wood and cut out circles. I sanded these at a 45° angle and glued them onto the plate. When the base plate was finished, I moved on to the black ring. The black ring had the score counters and the holders for the air pump. I had to disassemble all of these first. Then I lightly sanded the black ring, primed it with gray paint, and then painted it black. When the ring was dry, I put it on the base plate and fastened it with six screws. Of course, I used original screws. I cleaned the screws slightly with a steel brush and then polished them. The score counters were very worn out. So I cleaned all the white and red balls from dirt, lightly sanded them, and painted them. I blasted the metal brackets of the score counters with a sandblaster, sanded them afterward, and then nickel-plated them. Then the score counters were mounted back onto the black ring. I also sandblasted the holders for the air pump, connected them afterward, and then nickel-plated them. Finally, all I had to do was pump the air, clean it a little, and lightly sand the metal tips. Then the air pumps were mounted onto the game's holders. The result looks great. You can play the game properly again. When you turn the game around, you can see the old charm of the game. After all, the game is from 1925. How do you like the restoration of the game?
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Komentáře • 98

  • @johnhicks692
    @johnhicks692 Před 2 měsíci +34

    When I was little, I think ten or eleven years old, my uncle made one of these games and gave it to me and my brothers for Christmas. It's still at my parent's house. My niece and nephews have played with it.

  • @kevinallsopp9802
    @kevinallsopp9802 Před 3 měsíci +28

    Not only a great restoration, such a great little old game to see, that I had never seen before. Well done ❤️

  • @akra8925
    @akra8925 Před 2 měsíci +9

    je suis français et je n'avait jamais vu ce jeu avant! merci pour ceci et bravo pour ton travail,un chef d'oeuvre!

  • @SRMkay
    @SRMkay Před měsícem +2

    Respect for using that awful wood veneer for an authentic restoration

  • @foxyswollstudio8233
    @foxyswollstudio8233 Před 20 dny

    Was für eine wundervolle Arbeit 😮😊

  • @MelvinWillikers
    @MelvinWillikers Před 2 měsíci +2

    I would have gone about this another way. I would have started then go side tracked and misplaced half of it. Your way is good too.

  • @laurenpiantino8312
    @laurenpiantino8312 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Excellent! Interesting how they amused themselves back then.

    • @micgreenson7308
      @micgreenson7308 Před 3 měsíci +3

      That sentence sounds like from back then 😉

    • @MrWhy2okay
      @MrWhy2okay Před 2 měsíci

      How is it any different then today? We have air hockey, foosball, billiards. All are pretty much the same game.

  • @raziel3726
    @raziel3726 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Amazing Restoration 👍🏻👍🏽👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @user-ei2qn9kv1m
    @user-ei2qn9kv1m Před 3 měsíci +5

    The close-up scenes of the screws and small parts were the best🙂 🎉👏👏👏
    What an easy scene to watch!
    Looks like a parts photographer😳
    wonderful ✨

    • @MWRestoration
      @MWRestoration  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Yes you are right. The shots were very beautiful. But it took me a lot of time to record it. Thanks for the comment

  • @caroltarantino837
    @caroltarantino837 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Nice work! Looks like the original Air Hockey game LOL.

    • @Yutitsa
      @Yutitsa Před 3 měsíci

      Кто знает может от этой старой игры потом и придумали новую. Сложно понять что когда либо может быть в голове у человека сейчас. А понять что думали раньше кажется и вовсе невозможно. Хотя сходство наверное есть. Иначе почему популярен Шекспир.

  • @geremipineault308
    @geremipineault308 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This looks like a really fun game!

  • @ibbobo5162
    @ibbobo5162 Před 3 měsíci +3

    wonderful device and wonderful restoration - this film made me happy on a Sunday afternoon! Best wishes from Manchester, UK.

    • @MWRestoration
      @MWRestoration  Před 3 měsíci

      I'm very pleased that you liked the video. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

  • @nope24601
    @nope24601 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I'm astounded the rubber bulbs still work. You might be able to find a pourable latex that you can coat the inside of the bulb with.

  • @RestoredChannel
    @RestoredChannel Před 3 měsíci +5

    What a cool piece, great work 👊

  • @rutikuiwa7133
    @rutikuiwa7133 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Excellent job 👍👍👍

  • @alessandroalberto6431
    @alessandroalberto6431 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Magnifico !
    Sia il gioco sia il restauro !!!

  • @user-de9wq1zm9p
    @user-de9wq1zm9p Před 3 měsíci +1

    Супер! Очень необычная игра!!!

  • @hanitiger4614
    @hanitiger4614 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome work and so satisfying result 👍🏻

  • @shedmanx3640
    @shedmanx3640 Před 3 měsíci

    Cool game and a magnificent restoration. That certainly was a lot of work. Well done.

  • @chronoboat11
    @chronoboat11 Před 15 dny

    Awesome.

  • @HASSANKO0
    @HASSANKO0 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm From Iraq and I love Witch your videos ❤

  • @manuelsoul4699
    @manuelsoul4699 Před 3 měsíci

    Ottimo restauro, complimenti 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @andrewgrace4410
    @andrewgrace4410 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful restoration 😊

  • @paulshelley7664
    @paulshelley7664 Před 2 měsíci

    Very very good job.

  • @user-kp9qc8kd9m
    @user-kp9qc8kd9m Před 3 měsíci

    So cool! Thank you very much!

  • @adamweilergurarye5422
    @adamweilergurarye5422 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Bravo!

  • @ODeHerranen
    @ODeHerranen Před 2 měsíci +1

    Crossfire! ... No wait I guess it's feux croisés.

  • @MohammedMuhibbullahAl-Maruf
    @MohammedMuhibbullahAl-Maruf Před 3 měsíci +1

    Like how you wrote like with those nails. 👌🏻 11:30

  • @kasiagrela9593
    @kasiagrela9593 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Super gra ! - pięknie odnowiona brawo ❤

    • @MWRestoration
      @MWRestoration  Před 3 měsíci

      Dziękuję za Twój komentarz. Miłego tygodnia 😊

  • @Nefertiti0403
    @Nefertiti0403 Před 3 měsíci

    I really like this video ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @adambooth4011
    @adambooth4011 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Nicely done but paying 200€ for something that was destroyed 😮

    • @MWRestoration
      @MWRestoration  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yes, you're right, it's a lot of money, but people always want to have so much money for broken objects. Since there aren't that many of these things on the internet, I have to buy them 😅

  • @ravenraven5377
    @ravenraven5377 Před 19 dny +2

    It's amazing the simple things that could keep people's mind entertained for hours.. today everybody's stuck in their phones like zombies

  • @NolaGal2601
    @NolaGal2601 Před 2 měsíci

    Odd little game, but a great restoration!

  • @JuanaPeres-zz1um
    @JuanaPeres-zz1um Před 2 měsíci

    Exelente reciclado de enemas...

  • @TomsBackyardWorkshop
    @TomsBackyardWorkshop Před 3 měsíci +3

    How are those rubber bulbs still intact?

  • @mathieufoley2339
    @mathieufoley2339 Před 2 měsíci

    air hockey meets foosball? I want it haha looks like a fun game

  • @user-rp8kl9yn5n
    @user-rp8kl9yn5n Před 3 měsíci +1

    Спасибо 🌹!

  • @redstar0001
    @redstar0001 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Есть голландский штурвал, а есть французская клизма)))

  • @ultimatewitcherfan6677
    @ultimatewitcherfan6677 Před měsícem

    200€ for a broken game?! That’s a lot of money for something in need of repairs! Still turned out nice, though!

  • @RonaldoSilva-tn8in
    @RonaldoSilva-tn8in Před 3 měsíci +1

    Restaurado jogo de tabuleiro 🕹😉

  • @andrewhenneberry9765
    @andrewhenneberry9765 Před 3 měsíci

    Oh yeah game on.

  • @foxwhiskey
    @foxwhiskey Před 3 měsíci

    Very nice restoration and a lot of work. Where do you find all this great items to restore ?
    Greetings !

  • @NTRprojects
    @NTRprojects Před 12 dny +1

    Hey MW, I tried to reach out to you via instagram, maybe you find the time to check the message. I need some info on your powdercoating oven. I only find it as a gasgrill. Did you modify it yourself or is there a commercial electric version. Would be great to get your input mate. Best, Dr Beer

  • @x84pav84x
    @x84pav84x Před 2 měsíci

    Первый раз такое вижу.

  • @florianpanko7552
    @florianpanko7552 Před 3 měsíci

    Coole Restaurierung 😎👍. Wie heißt dieses Spiel?

  • @ahnafprocur4282
    @ahnafprocur4282 Před 2 měsíci

    wow

  • @milanfanas
    @milanfanas Před 3 měsíci +2

    That's the first time I see such a game. Is there any modern version of it?

    • @MWRestoration
      @MWRestoration  Před 3 měsíci

      This game is now also sold as a modern game. It's perfect for kids or game nights. Just take a look on the internet.

  • @damirik1989
    @damirik1989 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Как в егда работа отличная! А вот игра... ну фиг знает.

  • @user-vd4ew9fg8l
    @user-vd4ew9fg8l Před 3 měsíci +1

    ちょい待ち!1925年って 普通ボロクソなりますが とっても頑強の木で 驚きです 見事に修復成功ですね フランスゲームは面白そうですね!( ´∀`)bいい工具持っていて うらやましいです

    • @MWRestoration
      @MWRestoration  Před 3 měsíci +1

      こんにちは、私の友人、コメントありがとうございます。私はドイツから来ました。このメッセージは翻訳ツールを使用して書いたので、スペルに驚かないでください。よい一日を。次回会いましょう

  • @nicolasfiore
    @nicolasfiore Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can you please explain why the double veneer? What's the advantage of having two layers like that?

    • @MWRestoration
      @MWRestoration  Před 2 měsíci +1

      In the original condition, double veneers were also glued. Why do you do that? Here is the explanation. The entire wooden panel consists of 2 veneers at the bottom, then comes the thick wooden panel and two more veneers are glued to the wooden panel. When you glue a piece of wood with veneer, you actually always have to glue the veneer on both sides. If you don't do this, the wooden board may bend.

  • @davidagudelo513
    @davidagudelo513 Před měsícem

    Hola buenas me gustan tus restauraciónes dónde podría conseguir la masilla akemi

  • @judygouchie9701
    @judygouchie9701 Před měsícem

    👌

  • @VersoArcanum1983
    @VersoArcanum1983 Před 2 měsíci

    You'll get caught in the Crossfire, You'll get caught in the you'll get caught in the Crossfire CrooossssFIRE! Four person Crossfire LOL. Cheap board game for kids. But jokes aside, nice end result.

  • @fledgeart
    @fledgeart Před 2 měsíci +1

    Inverse Hungry Hungry Hippos

  • @Amdor
    @Amdor Před měsícem

    I guess with rubber you can't really fix it, just replace it when damage is bad enough?

  • @theuman7
    @theuman7 Před 3 měsíci

    Was that the most glue you ever used on a project lol.

  • @granshoal9665
    @granshoal9665 Před 2 měsíci

    Im be worried why center hole be made, during this video.
    I thought it may be any trap work of game.

  • @mebear2422
    @mebear2422 Před 26 dny

    Are you Rescue&Restore too?

  • @stefanwild326
    @stefanwild326 Před 3 měsíci +1

  • @meikos7091
    @meikos7091 Před 2 měsíci

    Why the metal cups?

  • @user-yc1fk3uz3k
    @user-yc1fk3uz3k Před 3 měsíci +1

    バトルドームみたいだな

  • @Shagrat_52
    @Shagrat_52 Před 24 dny

    Ктото может объяснить суть происходящего? Это не реставрация, но и не изготовление новой вещи. И для того и для другого результат плачевный. Для чего это нужно?

  • @chadwedul1787
    @chadwedul1787 Před 3 měsíci

    That game blows.

  • @filinfoll6259
    @filinfoll6259 Před 2 dny

    "ANTIQUE FRENCH..."? LOL!!!

  • @x84pav84x
    @x84pav84x Před 2 měsíci

    Клизма 🤣

  • @user-gh3wt2uf2p
    @user-gh3wt2uf2p Před 3 měsíci +2

    Being such a wreck there was no other way to do it. But this is not a restoration.

    • @shedmanx3640
      @shedmanx3640 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Of course it’s a restoration. It just doesn’t fit your idea of a restoration

    • @user-gh3wt2uf2p
      @user-gh3wt2uf2p Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@shedmanx3640 Years as a museum restorer. You have not the slightest idea of restoration.

    • @user-gh3wt2uf2p
      @user-gh3wt2uf2p Před 3 měsíci +2

      You have done a RECREATION. The value of this object as an antique is ZERO.

    • @seanholmes8290
      @seanholmes8290 Před 3 měsíci

      Ship of Theseus.

    • @gothgamergrill
      @gothgamergrill Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@user-gh3wt2uf2p
      Your honor, cry about it

  • @Constissel
    @Constissel Před měsícem

    I think you spring way to fast between the scenes. Can you please make the scenes a bit longer because its quite annoying when there are like 4 cuts in a second

  • @friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952

    don't you just love removing old veneer

  • @julienghanadan8311
    @julienghanadan8311 Před 3 měsíci +1

    GREAT JOB ON RESTORATION - ANTIQUE FRENCH BOARD GAME BILLARD NICOLAS 1925S MV RESTORATION 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩