I’m told this cue was made by Dale with a Balabushka blank. It has three matching shafts and is in great overall condition. Any idea of value or history?
Thx,
Rob
Thx,
Rob
Nice looking cue...but who is Dale Patten? Maybe I'm in the minority here, as I've never heard of him...which means exactly nothing! LOL
Scott Lee
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It’s quite possible it’s a Szamboti blank...they called each other often.West coast maker.https://bluebookofpoolcuevalues.com...nufacturer.aspx?id=CUSTOM_CUES_BY_DALE_PATTEN
You might recognize his brother in law, Richie Florence.
He could play some.
Met Richie at Commerce Casino in 1995 during the Legends of 9-Ball.
He was walking with a cane. He was recovering from a stroke then.
We know Richie moved on. I don't know about Dale.
As far as the cue, I don't know how that could be a Bushka blank. He did not make blanks afaik.h
He used other people's blanks.
That cue has pretty good value I think.
DP was a capable maker.
It’s quite possible it’s a Szamboti blank...they called each other often.
....seems to be a valuable cue.
West coast maker.https://bluebookofpoolcuevalues.com...nufacturer.aspx?id=CUSTOM_CUES_BY_DALE_PATTEN
You might recognize his brother in law, Richie Florence.
He could play some.
Met Richie at Commerce Casino in 1995 during the Legends of 9-Ball.
He was walking with a cane. He was recovering from a stroke then.
We know Richie moved on. I don't know about Dale.
As far as the cue, I don't know how that could be a Bushka blank. He did not make blanks afaik.
He used other people's blanks.
That cue has pretty good value I think.
DP was a capable maker.
I'll bid $1,000!
i'd take the $1,000 offer, even with fancy blanks, these sit on the shelf at $1,200
this one is a nicer patten, but the rounded windows pretty much shut it down for any collector
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I'd take the $1,000 offer, even with fancy blanks, these sit on the shelf at $1,200
This one is a nicer Patten, but the rounded windows pretty much shut it down for any collector
This one is a nicer Patten, but the rounded windows pretty much shut it down for any collector
Why is that? I honestly don't know.
Thx,
Rob
Collectors like sharp precise hard edges to show off the level of attention and care
used in producing a hand made piece of functional art.
The rounded edges are a tell that a CNC mill was used, and some people find that
less attractive; once a cue is in a certain tier of value.