Pool table identification

Garciac · Dec 17, 2019

Hi im new
So not sure how this works but
I got an antique pool table i got for free
But im not sure what it is .It has a brunswick
Name plate but it was glued on and it has 4 slates
It looks like an Antique Brunswick even came with
Matching cue rack but its a little fishy
Any help identifying it would be appreciated
Will post more pics if needed

Lawnboy77 · Dec 17, 2019

Looks like a BBC model from around the turn of the century called the "Wellington". Below is a link to some info on it.

https://brunswick.pastperfectonline.com/library/47763426-A635-43CA-AB07-282977961986

Garciac · Dec 17, 2019

Definitely looks like it but were they made with 4 slates?

Lawnboy77 · Dec 17, 2019

Garciac said:
Definitely looks like it but were they made with 4 slates?

Yes, 4 piece slates were very common during that timeframe for Brunswick.

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jtompilot · Dec 18, 2019

That is the incorrect name plate

BryanB · Dec 18, 2019

Sometimes you can find a tag or writing under the table near the head or foot rails. My 1931 Brunswick was labeled this way

fastone371 · Dec 18, 2019

jtompilot said:
That is the incorrect name plate

Yeah it is. You can see the cut out for the name plate is small and has radius-ed corners unlike the name plate that is glued on.

Garciac · Dec 18, 2019

Great so so far its a real brunswick Wellington ?

I got pics of the numbers stamped
They all seem to match
And u guys think its worth restoring it?
Do u guys have a pic of an accurate name plate?
The 1 that was glued fell of had a big hole covering it

PoolTable911 · Dec 18, 2019

Contact Ken Hash at ClassicBilliards.net. He has replica name plates.

fastone371 · Dec 19, 2019

Garciac said:
Great so so far its a real brunswick Wellington ?

I got pics of the numbers stamped
They all seem to match
And u guys think its worth restoring it?
Do u guys have a pic of an accurate name plate?
The 1 that was glued fell of had a big hole covering it

As far as restoring it I think it all depends on what you are looking for in a table. If it is simply for recreation you probably dont need to make many changes but if you want to install new cushions, tighten up the pockets and try to get it to play like a current table you will probably need to spend a substantial amount on rail modification/restoration. If the cloth has been replaced many times or done in a not very professional manner you may need to replace wood in the rails from installing/removing staples. Im sure some that know more will chime in.

Garciac · Dec 19, 2019

Im no pro by any means i just want it
To play as it was meant to be nothing Fancy unfortunately it doesn’t have the original cushions
it has some championship fleetwood cushions that i never heard before lol.And i dont think it has had many cloth changes But ill start dissecting it hopefully this weekend
But mostly i wanna practice for a really special project table a favorite in here.
Its also such beautiful table and it deserves some love already

Lawnboy77 · Dec 20, 2019

Garciac said:
unfortunately it doesn’t have the original cushions

I don’t think the original Monarch cushions would be any good, since your table is over 100 years old. Even good quality rubber has a service/shelf life limit.

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bradsh98 · Dec 20, 2019

You'll want to replace those Fleetwood cushions. They have a very short service life.

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