Brunswick Kling 10-foot For Sale

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Denny Nuke

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Brunswick Kling 10-foot For Sale or Partial Trade?

I have a 5 x 10-foot Brunswick Kling Tournament Pool table circa 1916 for sale. It has the optional 1-1/2" slate,
drop pockets, Rosewood rails and mahogany finish on the base. It's in good unrestored condition.
You could reassemle it and play on it as is for years, or restore it fully and have a family heirloom.

NOTE: Click on the attached file below labeled "My Kling for sale" to see the actual table. The other attached file gives more detailed information and photos of a restored table of the same type.

My table is currently disassembled, and I recommend you inspect it in person. I'm located 60 miles North of Detroit, in Port Huron, MI 48060. If it's not possible for you to come and see it in person, I'll take additional digital photos and email them to you.

Delivery may be possible within 300 miles of 48060 for $2.00 per mile one way. You will need to have someone there to take it in your house.
I am moving to a smaller house in a few months and won't have room for it or I'd never sell it.

Asking $6,500 or partial trade for a nice 8 or 9 foot table.

Email me if you'd like more detailed photos. You may contact me at dennynuke@comcast.net with questions or offers.

Thanks,
Denny
 

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This table is worth much more then that,what a beauty and super rare,it has to be worth over 20K seriously. :smile:
 
Research it good before you sell...

The nicest looking Johnny Kling table I've ever seen. I'm sure everybody knows this table was named after the baseball player in the early 1900s, or something like that, right? Seems like the playing area is full 4 & 1/2 x 9' too, or close to it. Whoever out there is fairly well-versed in the history of these tables I'd be interested in knowing more about it. Please share your knowledge. Thanks.

And I agree, I think you might easily get 20 for it, or maybe even considerably more. Check with a reputable auction house or something. Seems like I remember real Klings in great shape are worth a lot of money. But I haven't researched it recently. Beauty of a table this one. Too bad you gotta let it go. Remodel the new place to make room for it! Seems like Ernie G used to have one in his home in Sherman Oaks that he was slowly, meticulously, painstakingly inlaying himself back in the late 60s and early 70s, but maybe it wasn't. My feeble memory tells me that's what I saw around 1972. I'm rambling. Sorry you have to let it go but good luck with the sale. It's a treat to see your picture. Thanks for sharing it.
 
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King 10-footer

Denny Nuke said:
NOTE: The included photo is of a different restored table so you can see what it looks like.
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Take note that the table in the photo is not what is for sale.

Good luck with the sale.
 
The Kling is the nutts for a Brunswick. The higher priced Klings have the original ball return and are Circassian Walnut. This table restored as new would be a 12 to 14K Kling.
 
Thanks

Thanks for the positive comments guys. It really is a great playing table, and being 5 x 10 it really sharpens your eye for smaller tables.

I'm reluctant to sell, but I'm in the final stages of a divorce and I don't think I'll be able to keep my house on one paycheck.

If you know of anyone who wants a rare great table, please send them my way.

Thanks,
Denny
 
Updated info and photos...

robertno1pool said:
Take note that the table in the photo is not what is for sale.

Good luck with the sale.
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I have now posted an actual photo as well as more information about the table.

Thanks for looking...

Denny
 
8noutagain said:
The nicest looking Johnny Kling table I've ever seen. I'm sure everybody knows this table was named after the baseball player in the early 1900s, or something like that, right? Seems like the playing area is full 4 & 1/2 x 9' too, or close to it. Whoever out there is fairly well-versed in the history of these tables I'd be interested in knowing more about it. Please share your knowledge. Thanks.

And I agree, I think you might easily get 20 for it, or maybe even considerably more. Check with a reputable auction house or something. Seems like I remember real Klings in great shape are worth a lot of money. But I haven't researched it recently. Beauty of a table this one. Too bad you gotta let it go. Remodel the new place to make room for it! Seems like Ernie G used to have one in his home in Sherman Oaks that he was slowly, meticulously, painstakingly inlaying himself back in the late 60s and early 70s, but maybe it wasn't. My feeble memory tells me that's what I saw around 1972. I'm rambling. Sorry you have to let it go but good luck with the sale. It's a treat to see your picture. Thanks for sharing it.
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John Kling<Klein> was an AllStar Catcher for the Chicago Cubs. And, quite a pool player. He held out for more money in 1914(?) and during that year off, won the pool championship.

He was partners with Bennie Allen - the last ever 'official' champion
of American Snooker, circa 1950.

Kling & Allen in Kansas City - IIRC had 2 or 3 dozen of these tables.

The Kling was the forerunner of the much better known
Arcade(produced form '23 - '28). Klings were made circa 1916.
You can find exact info on Brunswicks site.
Structurally it is virtually identical to the Arcade - you can't overstate
how sweet these tables played when they were new.

As for value - you might get 20k for a perfect NINE footer - tho I would
doubt it in todays rapidly dropping pool market - still, you only
have to find one person who really, really wants it. Being 5 x 10
typically cuts the value by roughly 70%

Dale
 
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Thanks for the info...

Sorry, I forgot to thank you for the information. I appreciate it.
Denny


pdcue said:
John Kling<Klein> was an AllStar Catcher for the Chicago Cubs. And, quite a pool player. He held out for more money in 1914(?) and during that year off, won the pool championship.

He was partners with Bennie Allen - the last ever 'official' champion
of American Snooker, circa 1950.

Kling & Allen in Kansas City - IIRC had 2 or 3 dozen of these tables.

The Kling was the forerunner of the much better known
Arcade(produced form '23 - '28). Klings were made circa 1916.
You can find exact info on Brunswicks site.
Structurally it is virtually identical to the Arcade - you can't overstate
how sweet these tables played when they were new.

As for value - you might get 20k for a perfect NINE footer - tho I would
doubt it in todays rapidly dropping pool market - still, you only
have to find one person who really, really wants it. Being 5 x 10
typically cuts the value by roughly 70%

Dale
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Great Historic Table,,,,,,,

I Have A 9' ''loria'' Broken Down In My Office,,,,,,,,too Big For My Loft Which Houses My 6' ''olhausen'' And Thats Tight,,,,,,

But I Was Wondering,,,,,,,,,wouldn't A 10' Table Be More Desireable [especially A Vintage Brunswick] Than A 9' Table ??

Is It Just The Space Problem Or Has 9' Become The Norm ??
 
Now that's a pool table! It probably weighs more than a ton. The price is VERY FAIR!
I wish you were closer. I would try to trade you an almost new 9' Gold Crown IV for it. My tables are in Vegas.
 
Kling weight...

Jay,
Not a bad guess...

According to the Brunswick web site:

"Kling, 6 leg model ? 1916
Manufactured in 1916, the 9' model weighed 2,265 pounds, with the 10' at 2,760."

Of course the 1-1/2" slate was optional, so this one may be significantly heavier.

Vegas would be a long drive...

Denny

jay helfert said:
Now that's a pool table! It probably weighs more than a ton. The price is VERY FAIR!
I wish you were closer. I would try to trade you an almost new 9' Gold Crown IV for it. My tables are in Vegas.
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10 foot vs. 9 foot

For me the 10 foot is more desirable. If you have the room for it this is the best playing pool table I've ever played on. With the 1-1/2" slate it's extremely solid and the extra foot in length makes it more challenging. You never see these anymore and I'm not sure why? Cost? Weight? Space requirements? It needs a minimum of 15 x 20 feet for clear play.

Denny



putt-putt44 said:
Great Historic Table,,,,,,,

I Have A 9' ''loria'' Broken Down In My Office,,,,,,,,too Big For My Loft Which Houses My 6' ''olhausen'' And Thats Tight,,,,,,

But I Was Wondering,,,,,,,,,wouldn't A 10' Table Be More Desireable [especially A Vintage Brunswick] Than A 9' Table ??

Is It Just The Space Problem Or Has 9' Become The Norm ??
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i'm absolutely green with envy! I've been seeking something like this for over a year but SCarolina is a long way. I agree with many of the posts here. the price is VERY fair but shipping that much weight is expensive. Ten footers are the most desirable in my opinion. 14-1 on a 10X5 is a really, really exciting experience.
 
Thanks Denny,,,,,,i Agree With You..........

Like I Said,i Don't Have The Room To Set Up My 9' ''loria''

Enjoy The Weekend,,,,,,,,,,
 
Kling 10 foot

Mike,
If you are really interested, I would consider delivering to you for $7,500 total.
I can't take it in your house and set it up, but I'll deliver it to your door if you have someone to unload it.

What do you think?
Denny


MikeMaaen said:
i'm absolutely green with envy! I've been seeking something like this for over a year but SCarolina is a long way. I agree with many of the posts here. the price is VERY fair but shipping that much weight is expensive. Ten footers are the most desirable in my opinion. 14-1 on a 10X5 is a really, really exciting experience.
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Denny, I'll sure consider it. I'll have to do a re-measuring of the room (I know I can fit a 9' and I've got the length for a 1-footer, it's just the extra width I'll need to check) and some re-massaging of my wife's good graces in order to give you a direct yes or no but, owning a table like that has been a dream since I sold my GC a few years back. Style and elegance is the only way I can describe it. I'll get back as soon as I can after the Hurricane blows through.
 
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