I don't think it was much longer. All the photos of Rieper cues only had what looks like a 1/4" butt cap made of ivory or hardwood on the end. Plus the patents from rieper show no butt cap at all. Bob
Studebaker cue on Ebay
Just list the Studebaker Rieper cue on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Antique-1900s-Rieper-Pool-Billiard-Cue-Stick_W0QQitemZ270482183852QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef9fe96ac
Thanks For all the input
:grin:Just want to thank everyone for their input on this cue, once I figure out exactly what I have I will be offering it for sale. If anyone is interested you can email me at 492vs@earthlink.net
Thanks
Again to All.
Bob:grin:
Studebaker Cue
Thanks Manwon,
Great information. If Brunswick was mass producing sticks in the early 1900's I don't think a man of Studebaker's stature would purchase a common cue from Brunswick, Reiper makes more sense. 1920 would put Studebaker in his mid 50's and probably still playing...
Anyone have an Id on this vintage cue? It was the personal stick of George Studebaker of the Studebaker Automobile Family. He was born 1865 and died 1939. The Studebaker's had a connection with the Brunswick Co. in 1895 and I was told this stick was presented to Mr Studebaker when the Brunswick...
Anyone have an Id on this vintage cue? It was the personal stick of George Studebaker of the Studebaker Automobile Family. He was born 1865 and died 1939. The Studebaker's had a connection with the Brunswick Co. in 1895 and I was told this stick was presented to Mr Studebaker when the Brunswick...