The History of Cue Cases?

Ken_4fun

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Did Ann Gore pass away?

I thought I remember 5-10 years ago, someone was going to start making Fellini cases again.

Great thread.

Ken
 

ibuycues

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Thanks.

Will Prout

Will, as you probably remember when Dan and I were together as Joss Cues we made about 50 tube type cases in 1969-71. They were all wrapped with leather and were only large enough for a butt and 2 shafts. We used a variety of different leathers.

I had a Martin case for many years that I bought from Lassiter at Beanies for $100.00. Sold it to Denny Glenn.

I still have an original Gina case like the one you have with Kelly's cue. Ernie made it for me in exchange for some shafts.

Bill S.[/QUOTE]



Bill,

I remember well. We spoke about cases on several occasions over the years! I wish I had one of the cases you made back then!

By the way, when I bought the Kelly cue years ago, the case was long gone!

Will Prout
 

Mr. Bond

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What a great picture David. Any chance that I could get a copy of it to print out for my shop?

As we speak, I have a restoration specialist preparing several special vintage photos to be printed as posters.

I will gladly let you know, the minute they become available.
 

ibuycues

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As we speak, I have a restoration specialist preparing several special vintage photos to be printed as posters.

I will gladly let you know, the minute they become available.

Great picture Mr. Bond!
Thanks for posting it.
Will Prout
 

runscott

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Wonderful post John! I appreciate you taking the time to save all this history and for taking the time to write it out. I'm especially interested in Ann Gore's work since she was supposed to be from my area.

Just need more pictures! Love seeing the classic cases and their evolution. Or retro~reinvention.

Thank you!

Here's an Ann Gore I just received:
 

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runscott

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For perspective, here are other 1x2's: It's George, Ann Gore, Centennial, Fellini
 

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Chopdoc

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That's a great Gore case. Looks like the one I almost went after on Ebay.

I don't have one yet.



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runscott

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That's a great Gore case. Looks like the one I almost went after on Ebay.

I don't have one yet.



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I picked it up here. Very simple refurbish job - light brown die to cover up blemishes and a nice coat of polish.
 

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Chopdoc

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Bump for a cool thread and....

Anybody know what this is? "Fellini style" with silver button closure on body of case. I do not have the case in hand to give more details.

I know I have seen this before but can't remember and can't find in my files.

Large pics:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/dj0AAOSwrnRaWQrZ/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Wz4AAOSw3sRaWQrn/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-pkAAOSwGBhaWQrk/s-l1600.jpg

https://img2.iwascoding.com/0/2018/01/12/03/D56F7640D9FB0135C9FC543D7EF8F2BE.jpg

Thanks for any info.

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Chopdoc

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Looks like the Meucci cases

It's not a Meucci "Tough Love" case. They were made with injection molded foam like a Porper case but in sort of a Fellini style.

Were there Meucci cases like this one? I have pics of these cases in my files but neglected to label them.



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WildWing

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Bump for a cool thread and....

Anybody know what this is? "Fellini style" with silver button closure on body of case. I do not have the case in hand to give more details.

I know I have seen this before but can't remember and can't find in my files.

Large pics:
Thanks for any info.

Sure looks like a Gore, not a Fellini. But, I don't remember that small button release on either, to be honest.

All the best,
WW
 

ibuycues

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Bump for a cool thread and....

Anybody know what this is? "Fellini style" with silver button closure on body of case. I do not have the case in hand to give more details.

I know I have seen this before but can't remember and can't find in my files.

Large pics:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/dj0AAOSwrnRaWQrZ/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Wz4AAOSw3sRaWQrn/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-pkAAOSwGBhaWQrk/s-l1600.jpg

https://img2.iwascoding.com/0/2018/01/12/03/D56F7640D9FB0135C9FC543D7EF8F2BE.jpg

Thanks for any info.

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Hi Chopdoc,
I have a case with the identical round push-in latch.
I've owned for 25+ years.
Smooth black, in unused like new condition.
I picked it up along the way because of the latch.
I have no answer as to the maker, but can attest now that
there are at least two of them! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Will Prout
 

PRED

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Early Schon my guess.

Looks to be the same size as a Schon and many case makers used different latches at some point.
 
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