A little special project for Will Prout!

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Here is some before pictures of this table. This table is from the Prohibition days! These are very rare and hard to find. I had the pleasure of restoring this table for Will.
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Now here is the good stuff! Let me tell you guys. If you dont know Will you are missing out on a great person!!!! I consider Will a very good friend! I have had the pleasure of working on this project for about 2-3 months! During this process I have got to know Will even better!
Will is a very intelligent and the most unique person I think I have ever met.
Thanks Will!!
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that is awesome, couldnt go to a nicer guy....cgs will see you in march..
 
I have seen this table in person, before and after. Great job Doug! Another great find Will! See you both this weekend...

Bob B.
 
Cool!!!

Nice job.. :)
It will be admired forever amoung the treasures of The Will Prout Collection..
Congtats on your accomplishment...
Congrats Will....
Alton
 
Okay...I'll be the admitted "dummy" here...it's obviously not a full-sized table...but I am curious to learn about it...any information on this table???

Stunning restoration of the table!!!

Jason
 
Wow, What a PROJECT!

Doug Patrick (the GREAT cuemaker) took on this special project for me, and did a magnificent job with a full restoration on this Prohibition era table (ca 1931).

I could not be happier with the result. Simply superb in every way. And completely functioning coin mech assembly for the original clay balls and cue sticks (being redone by Doug). Doug ran into 20-30 very real obstacles during this restoration, and approached each predicament calmly, thoroughly and with great care for the end result. He cut no corners, anywhere, and I am very, very pleased.

By the way, with the manner in which he carefully did this restoration, you can easily see why his cues are in such demand, both locally and around the country. If you call him about a cue, you will find him very easy to speak with, and I highly recommend his cues. (618)-709-2615.

Regarding these early tables:

When Prohibition came into effect in the late 1920`s, pool rooms disappeared in several states (Texas, Tennessee, etc). A way around the Prohibition laws was found by reducing table size, introducing a coin mechanism, etc, and the tables then came under the laws for mechanical slots and trade stimulators.

A cottage industry arose with over a dozen or so table manufacturers of these very unique, small, perfectly functioning pool tables. Some had 6 pockets, some came with 8 pockets and some even had 10 pockets. Very unique, heavy, not toys, extremely high on the cool factor. Just like Brunswicks of the day, some of these tables were relatively plain, while some were very ornate.

I have 14 of these tables, and have about 12 different ones. Some plain, some fancy; probably have about all types that were made, but don`t know for sure as these are very hard to find. I use them to display some of my cue collection.

------------------- I AM LOOKING FOR MORE OF THESE TABLES, SO IF YOU HAVE ONE OR KNOW OF ONE, I AM A VERY INTERESTED BUYER.-------------------

Will Prout
 
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Cues On Display...........

This picture shows how I display cues on these small Prohibition Era tables............

I also have clear lexan acrylic lids that I have made for me that exactly fit the playing surface of each table, and provide a cover for cues being displayed. The lids are 5 inches high and add to the overall effect very nicely.

--------------AGAIN, STILL LOOKING FOR MORE OF THESE SMALL POOL TABLES-----------------

Will Prout
 

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Playing Surface...........

AtLarge said:
Neat! What is the size of the playing surface?
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The playing surface varies slightly on theses tables, depending on the manufacturer, etc.

You can see by the picture I posted above this post about how big the tables are.

WP
 
Will...thanks for sharing the info on these tables and showing the additional pictures...I knew I'd seen them somewhere before but couldn't clear the mental cobwebs...it was in a thread from you showing those tables used as "displays" for your cues!!!

I love AZ...so much freakin' knowledge...and to those who don't frequent AZ, it's the kind of knowledge that seems "trivial"...but for those of us who are addicted to this forum, it's "priceless"!!! :p

Will...thanks again!

Jason
 
Great find Will...and great job on Doug's part restoring such a fine and
unique table..!!
...QBall...
QB Custom Cues
 
Special Thanks............

patrickcues said:
thanks everyone for the kind words. This was a great very trying project. I am very happy Will had me do this!!
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Doug,

Again, special thanks to you for all the effort and diligence you put into this restoration. I know how much you "have on your plate", and for you to take this on is very much appreciated.

I could not be happier with the finished result!

If anyone has been contemplating a Patrick Cue, I recommend you call Doug and discuss your ideas.

Will Prout
 
congratulations!

Congratulations Will, great find for your spectacular collection!

All the best, Phil
 
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