Balabushka on Ebay

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It's a Palmer Model A from the 2nd catalog. They came in a variety of colors. This is a dead match including the joint. The buttcap was probably replaced too - too white.

http://www.palmercollector.com/Model-AB-page.html

 

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Why did this cue go for so much? Is there something I'm not seeing?

Did it sell? The listing says sold but also say "0 Bids" and "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."