Not Searing or Sly. Kinda looks like an old Huebler but has an S on the buttcap. It is in some kind of fancier looking font. Just looked like a cue that might hit good and would be a cheaper cue to start my daughter with.
Cue with an S on it
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This S is fancy script. I am not knowledgeable of all differents fonts, but it is not italic. I will see if I can find an example.
True. If I had it in my possession, I would take a pic and just ask what it is. It is a cue on eBay and the pic sux. But here you go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120946666681?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_922
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120946666681?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_922
I agree...although I can't rightly remember the Schmelke "S" being the only marking. Other parts, like the rings are also reminiscent of Schmelke. If it's a Schmelke, it's likely a pretty solid hitting cue! Maybe someone else who's owned one like this will trip across this thread and give us better information.......?
Well the photos of the "S" are not too good but Harry Sims used an "S" and the photo of the whole cue looks like it's a definate possibility. The ferrule is a bit long for him and the pin looks to be purchased rather than one he cut from rod with a hand tapered end. But these don't knock out the possibility. The price indicates the a Sims as well.
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I was already following the cue and had blown up the pics of that mark. I can't tell what the mark is at all, to be honest it could be a nick in the cue.
It could be Schmelke, could be Mali. Doubt it's a Huebler. It could also be an import. It's also missing the bumper...
If you ask me the thing is already overpriced. But somebody could come along and ID it and blow that out of the water. Hard to say. Then again they might keep their mouth shut and snag it...one of the risks of posting Ebay ID questions here I guess.
If you are really looking for a starter cue for you daughter that could be fine, but you can do better for the money than that an odd unknown I think...
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It could be Schmelke, could be Mali. Doubt it's a Huebler. It could also be an import. It's also missing the bumper...
If you ask me the thing is already overpriced. But somebody could come along and ID it and blow that out of the water. Hard to say. Then again they might keep their mouth shut and snag it...one of the risks of posting Ebay ID questions here I guess.
If you are really looking for a starter cue for you daughter that could be fine, but you can do better for the money than that an odd unknown I think...
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I believe it's a Showcase. The 'S' was their logo and that long ferrule is another clue. Whenever I took a cue in there for any work that included a ferrule Clay always suggested "inch and a half ferrule" I've got a couple, great hitting cues
Looks like a pretty good find if the price doesn't rise too much from where it is now. Hopefully it won't get elevated based on people reading into his misleading sales pitch. Clearly he knows it's not a BB or a TS but said it anyway to entice bidding. To give this person the benefit of the doubt there's always the remote possibility that the guys at the nationals didn't know what they were looking at either. Hopefully it's the latter and you get this nice cue for your daughter.
Good shooting to you
Kevin
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Not a Showcase. Not a Huebler. It is an S. I figured out it is in Old Englis font. I think the above guess of Schmelke is correct. But I agree overpriced. Was thinking of sending guy an offer. Time will tell.
It says the seller is in vegas so it could be a Smithlin, but all the cues I've seen of his have a piloted joint and the bumper is different.
Slade
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=54915&highlight=slade
This thread might answer the question.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=54915&highlight=slade
This thread might answer the question.
EDIT: I added the bold. If you don't feel like reading, string the bold words together and you will have my impression.:smile:
I pulled the images out of my recycle bin and blew them up again to have a look. You sound confident it is an "S". I don't know....it could be but I am really not sure what it is.
I will go out on a limb here and speculate. I don't know who made it, but I get a sense of the age of the cue from the materials and finish.
I am guessing the cue is at least 30-35 years old based on the finish. It does not look like a typical modern finish at all. It's possible it is older too.
That long ferrule is not in keeping with modern trends either. The pics, though fuzzy, give me the impression it is a "good" ferrule as well. But remember I am speculating.
Then there is the brass 5/16x18 pin. Classic in numerous old cues.
And that butt cap, now that I look at it again, looks like it might be delrin...which is a good sign I think that it is likely domestic, and not unlikely a good cue.
The wrap looks good as well. Possible it is Cortland? Maybe. I think it looks more like No 9 Cuttyhunk (made by Ashaway?), which is desirable as well. And it's in good shape. Again, remember I am speculating.
The cue looks to be in pretty nice condition as well.
All in all I have to reconsider my assessment. I have no idea who made it, that has not changed. But I now feel it is certainly most likely worth the current price and perhaps more.
Right now, if I had the money to be speculating on such a thing, I would go after it.
That's where I am with it.
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I pulled the images out of my recycle bin and blew them up again to have a look. You sound confident it is an "S". I don't know....it could be but I am really not sure what it is.
I will go out on a limb here and speculate. I don't know who made it, but I get a sense of the age of the cue from the materials and finish.
I am guessing the cue is at least 30-35 years old based on the finish. It does not look like a typical modern finish at all. It's possible it is older too.
That long ferrule is not in keeping with modern trends either. The pics, though fuzzy, give me the impression it is a "good" ferrule as well. But remember I am speculating.
Then there is the brass 5/16x18 pin. Classic in numerous old cues.
And that butt cap, now that I look at it again, looks like it might be delrin...which is a good sign I think that it is likely domestic, and not unlikely a good cue.
The wrap looks good as well. Possible it is Cortland? Maybe. I think it looks more like No 9 Cuttyhunk (made by Ashaway?), which is desirable as well. And it's in good shape. Again, remember I am speculating.
The cue looks to be in pretty nice condition as well.
All in all I have to reconsider my assessment. I have no idea who made it, that has not changed. But I now feel it is certainly most likely worth the current price and perhaps more.
Right now, if I had the money to be speculating on such a thing, I would go after it.
That's where I am with it.
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I believe it is a Slade cue, made in Denver before Showcase was in business.
Clay Etheridge from Showcase as well as others were involved.
I keep getting more info on Slade and other cues made in that shop.
This goes back to the 60's.
It was so long ago that guys that worked in the shop can't remember all of the details.
Clay Etheridge from Showcase as well as others were involved.
I keep getting more info on Slade and other cues made in that shop.
This goes back to the 60's.
It was so long ago that guys that worked in the shop can't remember all of the details.
That's sounding more along the lines of what I was thinking.
I think showcase is still in business, just not a Storefront Brick-and-mortor operation anymore. I believe they are a table moving, recovering and stuff like that business. Why not try to contact Clay, perhaps he can provide some information 303-457-2501
Here's a pic of one I had a while ago. I researched it and came to the conclusion it was a showcase cue?? My cue was identical except mine had no wrap on it......at least you get a better pic of the S
