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Help identify Brunswick “Personal” cue - unusual construction and long veneered points
- By 11Cues
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- 7 Replies
Thanks again to everyone who took the time to help, especially Cuebuddy, Garczar, and Chopdoc.
Cuebuddy’s Schmelke reference, Garczar’s immediate identification of Adam, and Chopdoc’s explanation of the matching stamped numbers gave me enough direction to continue researching and start digging through some older information.
I was able to locate the original 1969 Brunswick catalog page for “The Personal,” and it appears to be an exact match to this cue—from the four veneered rosewood points and tooled leather wrap to the name plate and overall construction.
I also came across this older AZB thread discussing these cues and the Schmelke/Adam manufacturing transition. It was a fascinating read and really helped tie everything together:
https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/help-dating-this-brunswick-titlist-cue.59469/
Between the catalog page, the historical discussion, and the information shared here, the story behind this cue makes a lot more sense now. I really appreciate everyone pointing me in the right direction.
Cuebuddy’s Schmelke reference, Garczar’s immediate identification of Adam, and Chopdoc’s explanation of the matching stamped numbers gave me enough direction to continue researching and start digging through some older information.
I was able to locate the original 1969 Brunswick catalog page for “The Personal,” and it appears to be an exact match to this cue—from the four veneered rosewood points and tooled leather wrap to the name plate and overall construction.
I also came across this older AZB thread discussing these cues and the Schmelke/Adam manufacturing transition. It was a fascinating read and really helped tie everything together:
https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/help-dating-this-brunswick-titlist-cue.59469/
Between the catalog page, the historical discussion, and the information shared here, the story behind this cue makes a lot more sense now. I really appreciate everyone pointing me in the right direction.
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How did I make this bank?
- By Bob Jewett
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Yup, over. Taking full advantage of that bouncy Diamond table.
Need Help Identifying Vintage Custom Cue – Brass Cobra Inlay, Graduated Diamond Inlays & Unusual Piloted Joint
- By Chopdoc
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- 7 Replies
I have eclectic tastes as well.Haha… fair observation. Guilty as charged, at least in part.
Some of the cues I acquire eventually do get sold after they’re documented, while others find a permanent home in my own collection. The research is honestly one of the parts I enjoy most.
I’ve found that I’m especially drawn to obscure cues that don’t have an obvious identity but have interesting construction, unusual features, or a story waiting to be uncovered. To be sure, I’ve also acquired my fair share of complete flops along the way, but that’s part of the fun too.
Whether a cue ultimately turns out to be custom, production, homemade, or an import doesn’t really matter to me. I’m just trying to learn what it is and preserve as much accurate information as I can before it eventually moves on to its next owner—or finds a permanent home in my display case.
This forum has an incredible amount of collective knowledge, and I genuinely appreciate everyone willing to share their expertise and help broaden my own.
With all of that being said… I suppose I’d better go post my third mystery cue of the day. I wouldn’t want anyone getting bored.
I do own some odd balls. Nomina obscura is what I call them.
It would not be surprising to find that cue in my collection.
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