Ann Gore Case

[~jj~]

Hey guys,

Recently picked up this case. They seem to be fairly rare, and somewhat collectible, but if anyone has more insight, that would be most appreciated. Is it worth it to have a leather shop clean it up or could that compromise the value of the case in any way? Also, any thoughts on the type of leather?

Thanks,
JJ

 

[JB Cases]

Ann Gore worked for Bob Hemphil at Fellini. When she left she started Manx cue cases and later just went with Ann Gore cases.

 

[tonyboy59]

I use to have one identical to that one except it was burgandy in color (in great shape). It came with a cue that I had purchased on Ebay...sold it not long after. Needless to say...I should have held on to it.

 

[~jj~]

Thanks for the info guys. Should they fetch similar amounts to Fellini cases? One one hand they seem rarer, but on the other hand that seems to make less of a demand for them.

 

[Ken_4fun]

Ann Gore worked for Bob Hemphil at Fellini. When she left she started Manx cue cases and later just went with Ann Gore cases.

JB you seem to know alot about these case makers.

Any reason why they started there?

Do you think it might have been because the leather in boots and saddles and cowboy stuff availablity?

Ken

 

[rigmaster]

Looks Black. Rub Black shoe polish on it and buff it off like it was a shoe. It will protect it and make it look better. John Barton knows a lot about case makers as well as cases he has been into this for over 20 years!

 

[Ken_4fun]

Looks Black. Rub Black shoe polish on it and buff it off like it was a shoe. It will protect it and make it look better. John Barton knows a lot about case makers as well as cases he has been into this for over 20 years!

I was not making a slam on JB.

I hope you and he doesn't think so.

I want to know why they are in this area of the country.

Kinda like why are so many cuemakers are in Wisconson and Florida?

ken

 

[JB Cases]

JB you seem to know alot about these case makers.

Any reason why they started there?

Do you think it might have been because the leather in boots and saddles and cowboy stuff availablity?

Ken

I think that Bob started in that area because he lived there. I would guess that most Fellini cases were presented and sold in that region. So geographically the other people interested in copying Fellini because they saw so many around were all there.

I doubt it had much to do with bootmakers or saddlers.

 

[jarhead]

That looks exactly like the Manx case I had back in the '80's. I bought it new via mail order. I kept it for about 6 years and got stupid and sold it. I had originally intended to buy a Fellini but in '84 (when I bought the Manx) Fellini had either ceased production or was on the way out. Either way, the Manx was a great case. The only downside I found was that the latch was not sufficient to keep the top secured well. Still, it's a nice case I wish I'd never sold.
Good find.

I know I'm reviving an old thread but I just saw it.

 

[Busboy]

Cool looking case

 

[batalarms]

Use Lexol leather conditioner.It's available at most auto stores,like Auto Zone,etc.It will put the natural oils back into the leather and keep it from cracking or being stiff.I use it on all my cases and leather furniture too.After I use it, and it soaks in,I wipe off any excess with a wet paper towel.Here is an example of my Justis case after conditioning the leather with Lexol.BTW,There is a Lexol cleaner and conditioner too.I think it is in a light green spray bottle.The straight conditioner is a dark brown spray bottle.Hope this helps you.
Marc

 

[~jj~]

Thanks for the additional comments guys.

 

[West Point 1987]

Ann Gore worked for Bob Hemphil at Fellini. When she left she started Manx cue cases and later just went with Ann Gore cases.

My goodness, what a small world! My parents used to live in Wimberely, a very small place not that far from San Marcos, TX. I had no idea a cue case maker lived there...

 

[tattoo]

My goodness, what a small world! My parents used to live in Wimberely, a very small place not that far from San Marcos, TX. I had no idea a cue case maker lived there...

not so small anymore.....growing town with lots of wealthy retires...