1940's Original Hoppe

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Sorry the pics are poor .... used my camera. Cue has 1st gen label, dotted i's, and war-time tortoise shell joint. Still deciding if I leave it alone or have a mild or freshening up of the cue in the future. Thoughts on what type of restore and/or value.[/COLOR]
 

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Value is at the most right now.

Should pull 6-800 for this on eBay, Brazilian rosewood with a proven pedigree

Restoration will not increase value. Having a top-tier cuemaker convert it may add value, but the cost of the work may not justify conversion as an investment.
 
Just refinish it and put a new wrap on it. I'd keep the old logo even though it has some damage. You could replace the logo with a replica, but I wouldn't. New smooth leather wrap or just redye and recondition the original wrap if it's all there. Can have a shaft made to get it to full length.

To convert this would be a sin....especially with it having the tour tourtise she'll joint.

PM me if you are looking to see or trade it
 
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I would want that cue untouched and just as it is for my collection. There are already enough converted Titlist's out there. My vote is leave that old war horse alone.

I have a "tortoise shell" Hoppe in my collection and it is one of my favorites.
 

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I decided to sleep on it.

The condition is almost to the point where I would want to do something about it. The butt plate is separating. Stuff that is genuinely repair-worthy might need attention.


After sleeping on it I say leave it alone with the possible exception of light cleaning (think soft tooth brush with no solvents, do not remove patina), and possibly any necessary repairs, like the separating butt plate....maybe. There is a difference between "dirt" and patina IMHO. For example I don't think you need the filth hanging around in those scratches dings and gouges.

I would try to leave it alone.

Preserve when possible, restore when necessary, repair when broken. :)


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Chopdoc said:
I decided to sleep on it.

The condition is almost to the point where I would want to do something about it. The butt plate is separating. Stuff that is genuinely repair-worthy.


After sleeping on it I say leave it alone with the possible exception of light cleaning (do not remove patina), and possibly any necessary repairs, like the separating butt plate....maybe.

I would try to leave it alone.

Preserve when possible, restore when necessary, repair when broken. :)


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It's not separating, the plastic has a "rookie ring" in it from the lathe, factory blemish, easily touched up. The rest is rock solid original condition.
 
ideologist said:
It's not separating, the plastic has a "rookie ring" in it from the lathe, factory blemish, easily touched up. The rest is rock solid original condition.
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I get it. Thought it was separating.

Well then...I would certainly try to keep it original.

Great cue.
 
Pretty banged up, which adds mystery and history. If you seek a refurbished or converted Hoppe, trade this to someone who wants an unmolested original. Win win...lots of luck with your classic cue. Matt D
 
With the tortoise shell joint, black ferrule, leave it alone.

I wouldn't redye the wrap...

I wouldn't replace the sticker....

I wouldn't even buff it out.

JV
 
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