Box cue! Box Cue!!!!

[fourkingscues]

Hello Azer's
Enjoy the pics of these two awesome box cues.

BR,
little
Kenny

 

[ddadams]

Who made that top cue???

What a gorgeous combination.

 

[phil dade]

ok, I'll play, Who made the bottom cue?

 

[WildWing]

I'll take a guess that the bottom cue is a Joss?

 

[fourkingscues]

Hello everyone,,
First cue is a Richard Black ,,second cue is a 1974 Josseast

BR
Kenny

 

[ddadams]

Is that Joss a one off then??

 

[WildWing]

Is that Joss a one off then??

I'll give an opinion, it could be a one of a kind. In the 60s and 70s, Joss did not have a product line. They were all, in effect, "custom." Their box cues were some of their more expensive ones, and I haven't seen two that were exactly alike, though some had similarities. Just for a bit of nostaligia, here's part of a 1973 National Billiard News article on Joss Cues. If you look carefully, you can see one box cue on the table either completed or under construction.

 

[rdwell]

Box Cue

I think the ivory Joss is a sweet looking cue thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[fourkingscues]

Je

I'll give an opinion, it could be a one of a kind. In the 60s and 70s, Joss did not have a product line. They were all, in effect, "custom." Their box cues were some of their more expensive ones, and I haven't seen two that were exactly alike, though some had similarities. Just for a bit of nostaligia, here's part of a 1973 National Billiard News article on Joss Cues. If you look carefully, you can see one box cue on the table either completed or under construction.

Nice Add thanks

Kenny

 

[WildWing]

OK, I've already gotten several requests to post the whole Joss article. I'll give it my best effort. Bear in mind folks, this is my 42 year old newspaper, somewhat discolored, so I've done my best. Hope you enjoy. This was back in the days when there were only several quality cuemakers.
WW

 

[peterskw]

Two sweet cues!!!

KP

 

[phil dade]

Very unique cues. Love the Joss. Kenny, lokks like you will have some real ammo for SBE!

 

[scdiveteam]

Both cues are awesome.

When you consider when they were made and how they present in reference to today's level of cue making, they are hallmark cues that stand the test if time.

Rick

 

[cueman]

I'll give an opinion, it could be a one of a kind. In the 60s and 70s, Joss did not have a product line. They were all, in effect, "custom." Their box cues were some of their more expensive ones, and I haven't seen two that were exactly alike, though some had similarities. Just for a bit of nostaligia, here's part of a 1973 National Billiard News article on Joss Cues. If you look carefully, you can see one box cue on the table either completed or under construction.

Make that two box cues. Thanks for sharing.

 

[WildWing]

Make that two box cues. Thanks for sharing.

Oops, good catch. The eyes are the second to go.

 

[fourkingscues]

Thanks for all the nice words!
Kenny