Recent content by classiccues

It would be nice if some people bought some photos over here... JV

Spain w/o question. Variation of his model 21, also shown in this thread. JV

I think the best chance you have is to have them cleaned up, and a shaft installed permanently. Doweled, glued and then turned. If they are straight, these cues tend to not be too straight most of the time. You cannot cut them with a tool because the inlays are thin, and you could rip out the...

2 Pre-Brochure Custom Cues that would lay the foundation for the "Model M". The names in the Custom M foils are J.R.R., and I think he was an author, wrote a book about rings and hobbits. The other unfortunately was made for someone named Taylor, who was an astronaut, and would not be back on...

NJ had quite a few... all in the cities.. Miami's in Paterson, Bloods in Newark were interesting if you were not careful. JV

When I saw the title I thought he must be pool Jesus because he died twice... JV

Well I have never seen plastics commonly used on vintage cues, end up like this. But I haven't seen everything... so no problems. JV

Maybe its a Joss Least... 🤣 JV

The way this is cracking, and I still think they are schreger lines, I think it is natural. I think the cue is US made and this is an early Phillippi and he used a light engraved P which often faded. JV

I see schreger lines in the butt cap, so I think someone wasted a piece of ivory. It definitely screams JW copy and if I had to guess, I would say Richard Phillippi. JV

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Tom's Guide This guy knew his shit.. JV

As someone that has shot a few cue pics is, it is never what it seems. The more intricate the cue the more you want to show. But macro-zoom is not what it sounds like, and the results are hit or miss. I think the standard format of forearm, butt sleeve, overall is all anyone should ever need. If...

You have a nice piece of Braz. Rosewood. JV

I hire people who can do the job, regardless of the color of their skin. DEI excludes people, end of story. JV