Joss West....Bill Stroud Masterpiece from 1997 Thought this cue deserves some more and better photos so here they are!!!
The cue was personally delivered by Bill to my great friend in whose collection it was ever since until he passed it to me a few weeks ago. I have been really fortunate to add it to my collection!
Palindrome cue loaded up with ivory, turquoise and engraving in ivory. 12 Points....3 Ivory Points & 3 Desert Ironwood Points in the forearm and 3 Ivory Points & 3 Desert Ironwood Points in the buttsleeve. So, the woods used are a beautiful 140 years old piece of Desert Ironwood and Ebony.
It is unplayed and Unchalked and in original condition.
This inlay work isn't just complex ... it's gorgeous.
The patterns are very complex and consist of varying amounts of silver, turquoise, ivory and engraving.
The joint and the butt cap is solid ivory, with Joss West logo.
Notice he has tipped the pin with a cap of turquoise - a nice, special touch and as far as i know it is the only cue he built like this.Even the joint protectors are pieces of art. The butt's protector has a hole at the top and it is possibly the only one Bill built that way. The fancy rings are at all locations.
The forearm is incredible. It is heavily inlaid with various shapes and materials, and to be honest, I don't quite know how to describe it. I will just show a lot of pictures and let them speak for themselves
As usual, he finishes by adding LePro tips. It has two 13mm shafts with ivory ferrules that are unchalked.
I was fortunate to add this masterpiece to my collection!
Enjoy the photos!
