A Balabushka that is a Litte Different

[Fast Lenny]

A Balabushka that is a Little Different

Thought you guys might enjoy this. :smile:

 

[bobco729]

That is different but very nice. It looks to be at home in N.Y. or Ariz., Bob

 

[xpatcan1]

thats vert cool! is this one of yours?

 

[TommyT]

This is a great looking Balabushka. Very unique and I dig the crazy buttsleeve.

 

[pooldawg8]

Thanks for sharing Lenny. I have never seen a Bushka like this before (ever).
Jeff

 

[Fast Lenny]

Thanks for the comments guys, it is owned by a friend of mine in NY, it was bought in around 70' or 71' by his dad straight from George. :smile:

 

[pulzcul]

Cool thats a first for me. Very unique. Thanks Don

 

[Fast Lenny]

Cool thats a first for me. Very unique. Thanks Don

First time I seen that, got a few messages from people wondering if it is a real Bushka, it was bought from George in 70 or 71 by my friends dad.

 

[Fast Lenny]

A few more of the cue. :smile:

 

[dave sutton]

that looks like a szamboti blank. are you sure about the dates?!?!?!?!

 

[classiccues]

What's even more amazing is that the same exact inlay would show up in a Palmer 5 years later in the Peter Margo series of cues. Last cue to the right on the page.

http://www.classiccues.com/graphics/cues/cue_related/cues_brochures/palmer_pm_front_hi.jpg

JV

 

[Buster8001]

Now that is different, I love it. Thanks for sharing.

Josh

 

[JB Cases]

Now THAT one is a total MONSTER!!!

 

[mdavis228]

Great idea executed in the butt sleeve!

 

[Thunder Thighs]

What's even more amazing is that the same exact inlay would show up in a Palmer 5 years later in the Peter Margo series of cues. Last cue to the right on the page.

JV

very interesting...

 

[Fast Lenny]

that looks like a szamboti blank. are you sure about the dates?!?!?!?!

That's the dates I was given, I should have another Bushka to post up soon also. :smile:

 

[Fast Lenny]

What's even more amazing is that the same exact inlay would show up in a Palmer 5 years later in the Peter Margo series of cues. Last cue to the right on the page.

http://www.classiccues.com/graphics/cues/cue_related/cues_brochures/palmer_pm_front_hi.jpg

JV

Yes I did notice that, one thing about Palmers is they copied much from George and Frank Paradise in many of the cues I have seen. I mean who originally made the notched diamond inlays and put them in cues? Do you think this cue pictured here is a Palmer?

 

[nick serdula]

I thought it.

The cue looks refinished and the buttcap looks like new. Palmers can be played with to give the appearance of Balabushkas.
X-ray it and you will know it is a Balabushka. The prigional owner may have his reciept. That is the best.
The veneer work is not Palmer. The differant outside veneer colors are very odd.
Nick

 

[dave sutton]

how the delrin look makes no difference that can be easily polished.

llenny we need pics of the weightbolt and joints with pilots

 

[classiccues]

Yes I did notice that, one thing about Palmers is they copied much from George and Frank Paradise in many of the cues I have seen. I mean who originally made the notched diamond inlays and put them in cues? Do you think this cue pictured here is a Palmer?

Not saying that at all. As Tate has said, George was a customer of Balners. However, these inlays would not match the timeframe of the dates listed.

You know this might be hard to believe but there was a point in time people actually played with their cues. :grin:

JV