Here is another Bushka I have, also a Burton Spain full splice blank circa late 1960s. Refinished by Tascarella.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
another George Balabushka
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It is a name plate without a name. George did them this way as you can see in the other Bushka I posted, that one has a name inscribed.chiatlard said:hmm how come in the 2nd last pic, the mop wasnt "filled up" between the buttcap to the leather wrap?
isnt it supposed to be a window?
or is this another style?
link to the other Bushka photo ~ http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=109779
Depends on several factors and are we speaking about dead or living cuemakers.Ken_4fun said:
I prefer total originality on old cues if at all possible, nothing hidden, no excuses.
Newer cues I prefer a flawless cue and that is what the customer base wants.
The Balabushka in my other post would certainly have greater eye appeal if it was restored but then I would be hesitant to take it the bar and play with it. As it is now it's a great playing cue with a ton of character.
If a potential customer thinks it is too 'ugly' as it now looks, purchase the cue and have it refinished. Depending on your choice of who does the work we only talking about 1% to 3% of the price of the cue.
The less the value of the cue the greater that percentage becomes, if your cue is worth $1000 putting $250 into it is a lot of money.
If the cue is in such a condition that it can't be used or using without restoration would be detrimental to the cue by all means repair it or just display it for what it is.
I suppose the bottom line is solely in the eyes of the beholder.
If you want your collection of old collectible cues to 'look like they just rolled off of the showroom floor', have them restored to that condition.
If you prefer the 'patina' and 'character' of originality, leave them alone.