Hi everyone!

I'm hoping some of the longtime cue collectors and Phillippi enthusiasts here can help me learn more about my dad's older Richard Phillippi cue.

My dad has owned this cue for many years, and we're trying to find out more about its history, approximate age, and whether it was a particular model or a custom design.

The cue has two shafts, a signed forearm, a light-colored wrap, and matching decorative inlays in the forearm and butt sleeve.

One interesting part of its history is that years ago, the joint pin started lifting slightly out of the butt. My dad sent the cue directly back to Phillippi, and they reset the pin for him. This was long before everything was documented online, so unfortunately we don't have paperwork from that repair.

We're particularly interested in learning:

• Approximately what year or era this cue was made.
• Whether anyone recognizes the design or knows if it had a model number.
• Whether the signature style or markings can help date it.
• What woods and other materials were commonly used in these older Phillippi cues.
• Whether the white joint collar, butt cap, and ferrules might be ivory or another material.

I've included several detailed photos of the cue, including the signature, points, inlays, joint, pin, butt cap, and both shafts.

The cue is not for sale. We're simply trying to learn more about it and document its history.

I'd really appreciate any information, old catalog pictures, or insight from anyone familiar with Richard Phillippi's earlier work.

Thanks so much for your help!