American Cue Makers Prior To 1920 (in progress)

Mr. Bond

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Briggs, Oliver & Son - Boston
Address: 970 Washington St.
Known production era: 1897-1910+/-

Hampel, Fritz/Frank - Chicago
Address: 264 Larabee
Known production era: 1886-1930+/-

Axel F. Hjort - Chicago
Address: Brunswick factory
Known production era: 1880-1925 +/-

Jost family (Harry, Phil, Jesse) - Chicago
Address: 160 N. Wells
Known production era: 1901-1930 +/-

Morris, Max, August Katz - NYC
Address: 301 E. 21st St.
Known production era: 1920- 1972+/-

Charles Lindquist - Chicago
Address: Brunswick factory
Known production era: 1900-1930+/-

Albert Pick & Co. - Chicago
Address: *208-224 W Randolph
Known production era: 1915-1924 +/-

Herman Rambow - Chicago
Address: Brunswick factory/ Albert Pick & Co/ solo business
Known production era: 1910 -1967+/-

Rieper Cue Co - NYC
Address: 147 Baxter St. ( also Marion St. near Webster)
Known production era: 1875-1930+/-

William A. Spinks - Chicago
Address: 362 W. Erie ( Also Niles, MI)
Known production era: 1895 -1920 +/-

Jacob Strahle & Co - San Fran
Address: downtown SF
Known production era: 1882+/-

Martin Trunk - NYC
Address: 137 Elm St. btwn Howard and Grand
Known production era: 1860+/-

Adolph Zeller - Chicago
Address: 148 State St.
Known production era: 1872 -1880+/-



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Chopdoc

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Possible suggestion:

Frank Lanza Sr.and Vincent Gallo, who founded the Victor Billiard Company in 1920

http://lanzabilliards.com/about/our-history-victor-billiards/


Not sure that they qualify based on "prior to 1920". and I do not know when they started making cues, but I believe they did.

I have what I believe to be a Victor full splice carom cue that I believe is pre-mid-century, probably 1930's based on the history that I got with the cue. It was found with a group of cues that were accurately dated to the 1930's.


I think it's likely this one won't fit your criteria but it might be worth some looking into.




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Mr. Bond

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I do have a running file on K&H, but so far, I have seen nothing to indicate that they actually manufactured their own cues.

To the contrary, it appears that they were, at least at one time, simply a supply house, with other manufacturers supplying their wares.

I'm not saying they absolutely didn't produce their own, but I'd like to see something a little more definitive to be convinced.
 

Chopdoc

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I do have a running file on K&H, but so far, I have seen nothing to indicate that they actually manufactured their own cues.

To the contrary, it appears that they were, at least at one time, simply a supply house, with other manufacturers supplying their wares.

I'm not saying they absolutely didn't produce their own, but I'd like to see something a little more definitive to be convinced.



It does seem they were likely a distributor. They sold a lot of different things. It's one to keep an eye out for evidence of cue manufacture though.

I'll keep my eyes peeled. I do a lot of research on cue makers and manufacturers and often even dig into old corporate documents that I find.

If I find evidence I will post it here. :smile:



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Mr. Bond

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Katz ad 1943.
Have seen this ad in 1953 as well.

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Bob Jewett

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It's interesting that the ebony cues "cannot be furnished in any weight under 20 ounces."
 

Chopdoc

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There has been a 210 hexagonal cue on Ebay recently.

Thanks for the ad pics!

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