Cue Identification

[Cuebuddy]

A friend has asked for my help on the maker of this cue I don't recognize it so I will see what you guys think. Thanks for any help.

 

[Cuebuddy]

This cue was bought from a seller who said it is a Rich, but has no markings indicating it is.

 

[TATE]

This cue was bought from a seller who said it is a Rich, but has no markings indicating it is.

After Rich sold their operation, Imperial eventually bought and used the name in the 1970's. They came out with a line that just had a sticker on it as ID and they were also called Rich Q's - several versions of them.

I have a catalog at home - I'll check it tonight to see if it's in there - it does kind of look like one of thise but not the original New York Rich cues.

Chris

 

[alstl]

After Rich sold their operation, Imperial eventually bought and used the name in the 1970's. They came out with a line that just had a sticker on it as ID and they were also called Rich Q's - several versions of them.

I have a catalog at home - I'll check it tonight to see if it's in there - it does kind of look like one of thise but not the original New York Rich cues.

Chris

Are those Imperial Rich's worth anything?

 

[Cuebuddy]

After Rich sold their operation, Imperial eventually bought and used the name in the 1970's. They came out with a line that just had a sticker on it as ID and they were also called Rich Q's - several versions of them.

I have a catalog at home - I'll check it tonight to see if it's in there - it does kind of look like one of thise but not the original New York Rich cues.

Chris

Thanks Chris.

 

[TATE]

Well, I'm still not sure. Here are some pics. Afte the initial cues offered in the mid to late 1970's that were imports, this line came out in 1983. I didn't have this actual catalog, only a snapshot someone sent me. There is a picture also below of a joint from the import Rich. It seems like your cue is pretty consistent with these, but I don't see your design here. I checked Mali and a few others - but couldn't find this exact design. Yours is probably an earlier cue - from the 1970's, when the pearl butt ring was popular. These all just had a Rich golden sticker.

Chris

 

[Cuebuddy]

Once again thanks. Your the man,I will find away to get even with you.