Cue ID - OLD Brunswick - Mdl. 28?

[Hunter]

Hi All,

I think this is a Brunswick Model 28 that I recently picked up, but I wanted to touch base with the Brunswick experts... What do you think?

Thanks!

Steve

 

[BHQ]

hi steve
sure looks like it
2nd bluebook, page 169, shows it as original retail in 1915 @ $5.25
98% $2700
90% $1600
70% $1000

nice find!!!!

 

[Hunter]

Thanks Brent! Haven't talked to you in awhile. You're putting out some nice cues these days! Like the new avatar, too...

Steve

 

[TATE]

Steve,

That's it, a Merry Widow #28. The forearm should measure about 12.5" from the wrap to the joint, at least mine does.

Hey, by the way. You were right about the Palmer Model #7. It was one of the very early cues listed as a Model "D" in the original pre-first catalog flyer. I also located a Model 7 which is on the way, so I have both.

Chris

 

[manwon]

Hi All,

I think this is a Brunswick Model 28 that I recently picked up, but I wanted to touch base with the Brunswick experts... What do you think?

Thanks!

Steve

Steve, very nice cue and a great eBay purchase. The cue was known as the Merry Widow, and you got a very good buy on it, that cue is certainly a keeper along with the case. Have you researched the name yet? It could even increase the value if it was made for a Famous person or family.

Have a good night!!!!!!!

 

[Hunter]

Steve,

That's it, a Merry Widow #28. The forearm should measure about 12.5" from the wrap to the joint, at least mine does.

Hey, by the way. You were right about the Palmer Model #7. It was one of the very early cues listed as a Model "D" in the original pre-first catalog flyer. I also located a Model 7 which is on the way, so I have both.

Chris

Thanks Chris! I figured that Palmer was older than anything I could remember seeing in person. The foil just screamed Paradise, and yet it was obviously Gene's work. Damned nice pickup (especially since you got a standard #7, too!)...

Take care,

Steve

 

[Hunter]

Steve, very nice cue and a great eBay purchase. The cue was known as the Merry Widow, and you got a very good buy on it, that cue is certainly a keeper along with the case. Have you researched the name yet? It could even increase the value if it was made for a Famous person or family.

Have a good night!!!!!!!

Hi Craig,

Thanks for the info! I was hoping it was a Merry Widow. When I bought it, I didn't have any reference manuals around, and was in a hurry out the door. I actually put a reserve bid in that was a bit higher, so I was surprised to see I'd won it at that level. I think the old canvas and leather cases are pretty cool, too.

I'm trying to find out who F.E. Goodyear is. The engraving is very nicely done and the condition is really nice. I'm hoping the guy is a relative of Charles Goodyear, who invented the vulcanizing process that allows us to have rubber rail bumpers. Probably isn't, but ya just never know...

Take care!

Steve

 

[cueaddicts]

Congrats, Steve, was wondering who got this one. I was watching this auction and was going to bid until I asked some general condition questions about the cue and got a very unusual response. The way the guy phrased his answers just made me fee a little uncomfortable, so I decided not to bid. Oh, well, you win some, you lose some. Enjoy the cue and take care....Sean

 

[Mr Hoppe]

I too talked myself out of buying this cue . . .