Old brunswick 26 1/2 cue

[Mr. Bass Man]

I recently acquired this very old brunswick cue, it appears to be a 26 1/2 without the wedge which I found interesting as all of the other 26 1/2 cues I've seen have it. The cue came with a turn of the century brunswick Wellington table along with a couple of cues from the mid 19th century. From a little research I found that the 26 1/2 could've been produced as early as 1908, I'm wondering if this cue predates that. Only markings on the cue is a stamp 17 on the butt, no label or signs of a label.

 

[ideologist]

Please show the weight stamp. Where is it located? That helps date the cur. Also get a really crisp closeup of the veneers.

The non-wedge doesn't rule out anything. They made it both ways.

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

Please show the weight stamp. Where is it located? That helps date the cur. Also get a really crisp closeup of the veneers.

The non-wedge doesn't rule out anything. They made it both ways.

Here's the upclose of the veneers

 

[takeitdown]

1908 is about it

Go to www.palmercollector.com/brunswick/brunswickcollectorhonepage.html
to see the 1908 catalog. The MOP or rarer ivory nameplate were options. The higher end cues were often without labels.

 

[takeitdown]

www.palmercollector.com/brunswick/brunswickcollectorhomepage.html

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

Please show the weight stamp. Where is it located? That helps date the cur. Also get a really crisp closeup of the veneers.

The non-wedge doesn't rule out anything. They made it both ways.

And here is the stamp on the butt

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

www.palmercollector.com/brunswick/brunswickcollectorhomepage.html

Thanks for the links, they are broken but I did happen to stumble across the page I think you were referring to and it have me an idea of the timeline

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

And here is the stamp on the butt

What do you guys think this cue is worth? As it is it's dead straight and has a split in the butt, I've considered restoring it to original as well as converting it but I'm a bit troubled as I don't want to diminish its value by altering it. Also after close inspection I have discovered that it indeed had a label with the open background that has long since been missing.

 

[ideologist]

What do you guys think this cue is worth? As it is it's dead straight and has a split in the butt, I've considered restoring it to original as well as converting it but I'm a bit troubled as I don't want to diminish its value by altering it. Also after close inspection I have discovered that it indeed had a label with the open background that has long since been missing.

If the points aren't peeling off, and the dimensions are right for a conversion, you can get $350-$400 out of the right buyer. If you're in need of cash and don't want it, PM me and we can talk.

Converting it may increase the value, but you will lose money on the work being put in. A decent conversion will run you $500 minimum, possibly much more. The market is terrible and you might max out at $1000 if you pick the right maker. I would keep it in a safe place for a few years if you don't need to sell it. The value on veneered Brunswick cues are going up all the time.

 

[rjb1168]

Here's what they look like converted.

 

[Mr. Bass Man]

Here's what they look like converted.

That is a beauty!