Ernie Martinez - Willie Mosconi Scrimshaw!!!

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Another interesting find! A Willie Mosconi scrimshaw cue by Ernie Martinez of Colorado. Anyone know anything about it? Not for sale at this time.

Enjoy!

Rob
 

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Based on the bumper it may be an Ernie made cue while working at Showcase. Is there a signature or markings? Also if you remove the joint protector that may tell the story, Ernie used a specific pin while there.

Nice cue and looks like a great find.
 
It's been verified that Ernie did make this while at Showcase Billiards. It was made in the early 90's for a certain buyer. Here is a pic of the joint.
 

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Um, didn't the high run happen in Springfield, Ohio???

Someone get that re-engraved pronto!
 
MrBellMan said:
It's been verified that Ernie did make this while at Showcase Billiards. It was made in the early 90's for a certain buyer. Here is a pic of the joint.
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Sure looks like the pin reserved for Ernie, the top of it would have a diamond etched into it. Nice cue.

What info are you looking for? I can text Ernie pics of the cue if you need something specific identified. You already know it was made by Ernie so not sure what he would add but let me know.

Dave
 
K2Kraze said:
What a terrible oversight.
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Yes and no...

I did some research and it appears quite a few resources show Springfield, IL instead of OH.

Example, here is an article about Willie's passing and it said it was done in Ohio, but later added a correction:

"An obituary on Sept. 18 about Willie Mosconi, the great pocket billiards player, misidentified the state in which he made a record run of 526 balls in exhibition play in 1954. It was Springfield, Ohio, not Springfield, Ill."

My point, the mis-information is out there. Oh wells. ;-)
 
MrBellMan said:
Yes and no...

I did some research and it appears quite a few resources show Springfield, IL instead of OH.

Example, here is an article about Willie's passing and it said it was done in Ohio, but later added a correction:

"An obituary on Sept. 18 about Willie Mosconi, the great pocket billiards player, misidentified the state in which he made a record run of 526 balls in exhibition play in 1954. It was Springfield, Ohio, not Springfield, Ill."

My point, the mis-information is out there. Oh wells. ;-)
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Yes, and it is immortalized for all to see on this cue.

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12squared said:
Based on the bumper it may be an Ernie made cue while working at Showcase. Is there a signature or markings? Also if you remove the joint protector that may tell the story, Ernie used a specific pin while there.

Nice cue and looks like a great find.
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Definitely a Showcase Ernie with a 3/8-16 pin
 
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