FS:1920's BBC Arcade poolroom minus table

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I have some very hard to find Brunswick Arcade equipment. It amounts to a complete 1920's poolroom except for the table.
I have the #50 inlaid cue cabinet (10 cue drawers, 3 supply drawers); the #40 inlaid coat closet with original cue racks on sides (if you can even find one the cue racks are almost always missing and mine are perfect); #33 cue rack (center mirror is missing, costs about $150 to replace, and crown needs restoration); inlaid "cue bin" (10 cubby holes in top for 10 different weights of cues- they used to put these in the huge 1920s poolrooms where it was an inconvenient distance to the wall rack); inlaid 9-shelf pool ball shelf/rack; inlaid Arcade matching chair (Extremely rare item that was never in a catalog.) Some items need restoration, some not. The last item is the Brunswick catalog page featuring the Arcade, and I had a master woodworker find some matching ribbon mahogany and make a frame in the exact style of some of Brunswick's famous advertising, like the Archie Gunn Girl prints.
This is a complete 1920's matching poolroom minus the table. I have been planning my ultimate poolroom for 20 years, and over that time I accumulated as much Arcade and Kling matching equipment that I could ~ not knowing which look I would end up with, the ribbon-cut mahogany or the walnut of the Kling. The equipment has nearly identical inlays and style so I considered keeping it all. Since I found several Klings to put in but only one Arcade, I sold the Arcade to a high-roller who only had room for the table.
PM me with interest and we can discuss prices, photos, trades, etc. I would prefer to trade for a 9' Kling. In my experience on here I will almost surely get someone complaining that I don't have a price listed, but keep in mind that there are multiple items and possible trade considerations. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for someone who likes the 1920's poolroom look. I also have a collection of period art and photos, some of which I could repro to decorate any high roller's room. The items are in the dead center of the USA if you are considering an in person look. Thanks for being patient enough to read through my long description.
 
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Also have a matching 3-shade tiffany style chandelier

The antique billiard chandelier I have also matches the Arcade but was not necessarily made to match, but it is an extra for me and is also for sale.
 
This stuff sounds amazing. I probably don't have an interest in purchasing at this time, but I sure would enjoy seeing pics of your amazing pool room with all of these pieces.

Also, I can probably put you in touch with someone who has a Kling or two if you are still looking for one.

B U M P
 
Equipment not set up together....

This equipment is in various places in my home, only the Kling matching equipment is set up but I am waiting until I get the room completely set up to take photos. I have some photos of this equipment on my camera phone.... just transferred them to an SD card and I will try to get them posted here this weekend.....
As for a Kling, yeah there are plenty out there for 25k restored, but that's crazy. I have a great restorer so I am looking for a good deal on an unrestored one. Or I could use a Kling billiard or snooker with great legs that I can put on a smaller cabinet I have......
 
Billiard museum for sale

Guys, this is enough stuff to make a room look just like 1917-1927. And the inlays match anything from that era. Strange how guys will spend 30k on a cue but little to nothing on their home billiard room. I know there are more guys out there interested than the responses I have received. I don't want a million dollars, just a fair price for something that took me 20 years to put together.
 
photos of Brunswick 1920s Arcade furniture....

Here are some photos. This is only two of the items, I have many. I don't have photos right now of the other items as I am 2 days drive from home but you may contact me with questions.
 

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Two items traded off, the rest still fills a room.....

The unrestored #33 cue rack and framed catalog page have been traded off. But the rest of the equipment will fill your gameroom to look like an authentic Jazz-age billiard room guys. I will be home to show these items in person on July 4th weekend in Oklahoma. Those of you who have contacted me please use this as a reminder to schedule seeing these killer items. If you don't buy now, you'll be searching for the rest of your life. Because guess what, when you go hunting down old billiard rooms for the good stuff, I got there first! Check my perfect positive feedback.
 
The unrestored #33 cue rack and framed catalog page have been traded off. But the rest of the equipment will fill your gameroom to look like an authentic Jazz-age billiard room guys. I will be home to show these items in person on July 4th weekend in Oklahoma. Those of you who have contacted me please use this as a reminder to schedule seeing these killer items. If you don't buy now, you'll be searching for the rest of your life. Because guess what, when you go hunting down old billiard rooms for the good stuff, I got there first! Check my perfect positive feedback.

Call me 7346933177 ? Bill
 
More items included in sale....

Also going with this group of equipment are a few more things. A Brunswick antique pin-pool scoreboard, mostly ebonized so mostly black in color; 20 billiard player photos reproduced from my collection, in matching frames appropriate to the period; mirrored antique cue rack.
A man who wants to furnish an entire 1920's style billiard room need look no further.
 
Interested in anything?

I will be going home one week from now, and I will take plenty of photos of the items... if you want to see any of it in person, next Saturday will be the best time.
 
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