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Good catch. “Sharp” was probably too strong a description. They’re long and narrow, but the tips are slightly rounded. 👍

Thanks, I appreciate it. She is a beauty, and I’ve had her for a while, but just decided today to see if I could put a name to her face. 👍

I’m circling back to an unmarked cue I picked up some time ago and have recently started researching more seriously. I initially didn’t give it a great deal of thought, but the more closely I look at the construction, the more interesting it becomes. The cue appears to be an older American...

Thanks, Chop, that’s exactly the kind of detail I was looking for. I agree, the devil is definitely in the details. I’m going to keep digging and see if I can find another example that gets me any closer.

Okay, I thought we had identified both cues at once, but I’m now seeing the other one up close and realizing it’s not quite the same. It appears to be very similar construction, but there are some specific differences: Known Adam A/H-20 Weight: 16.8 oz Length: 57.5” Joint: 5/16x18 Collar...

And it’s a beauty!

Thanks, Chopdoc! Really appreciate the confirmation on the HC-150. Would this one fall into the Ricco Cervantes period as well?

I recently picked up this unmarked cue and have been trying to work through the construction before assigning anything to it. At this point, I suspect it may be an early Gandy cue by Ricco Cervantes, possibly built from a rosewood Brunswick Titlist blank. I’m hoping someone familiar with these...

I came across this current listing represented as a handwritten Minnesota Fats inscription. The seller states that it is not independently authenticated, so I’m not presenting it as a verified example. What caught my attention is how similar portions of the handwriting appear to the...

I realize I’m resurrecting a pretty old thread, but I came across this while researching the Minnesota Fats signature stamp that was discussed here. Unfortunately, the old eBay images referenced in the thread are no longer available. Does anyone recognize this particular signature as the stamp...

Thanks! I really appreciate the confirmation and the additional insight on the production location. One quick question—would you read the same cue with a brass joint collar instead of aluminum as simply an available variation, or might that help narrow down the production period?

Ah, I thought maybe it was a transition between years, not just an option. I really appreciate that clarification!

Thank you! That’s exactly what I was hoping to learn. One quick question—would the same cue with a brass joint collar instead of aluminum likely be a later version, or a different model altogether?

Good catch. I recounted the threads and you’re absolutely right—it is 5/16×18, not 5/16×14. Thanks for spotting that.

…lol, and yes, besides the crack, it has a bit of wobble too. 😅

Thanks. I wasn’t so much concerned about the value. I was mainly hoping to identify the maker based on the unusual (to me) pointed 5/16×14 pin. That’s the part that’s been nagging at me.

I've had this older Merry Widow in my collection for quite a while, but I've never been able to identify the maker. I realize it's not the typical flashy cue that usually gets posted, but I've always found the construction of older cues just as interesting as the decorative work. In particular...

That’s exactly what I found while researching this one. From what I’ve been able to gather, the unnumbered cues appear to have been built entirely by Schmelke, while the matching-number examples had the butt and shaft stamped so they could be reunited after the shafts were sent out for final...

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to help, especially Cuebuddy, Garczar, and Chopdoc. Cuebuddy’s Schmelke reference, Garczar’s immediate identification of Adam, and Chopdoc’s explanation of the matching stamped numbers gave me enough direction to continue researching and start digging...

Haha… fair observation. Guilty as charged, at least in part. Some of the cues I acquire eventually do get sold after they’re documented, while others find a permanent home in my own collection. The research is honestly one of the parts I enjoy most. I’ve found that I’m especially drawn to...