Gold Crown time capsule - part 2

[xianmacx]

Thanks for the reply. I figured it was sprayed. Is the one code for the blue color? is the white gloss and the gold semi-gloss?

I went with Gloss for both the white and gold. The sheen matches nicely.

 

[Shooter1]

About 40 years ago I'd practice at a local bowling alley every Sunday morning. I'd arrive right when they opened up and get a couple hours in while it was quiet. They had GC's (with blue cloth) and chairs identical to yours. Way cool vintage stuff you have. I'd swapped the Diamond for the GC as I like old stuff too.

 

[Baby Huey]

The Gold Crown era of the late 50's and early 60's is an excellent example of function and beauty. Little is known about who authored the design process that Brunswick came up with for their Gold Crown tables and accessories. Brunswick's design was modeled after an art form known as Googie Art. This form of art was "Space Age" in its nature and was a process grown out of the "Race for Space" between the USA and Russians. If you remember, the Russians launched Sputnik in the late 50's and shortly thereafter this form of art appeared not only in the Brunswick design but all over in signage and furniture of that era. Also, this era produced an extensive use of plastics and fiberglass in the tables and accessories. The Centennial and Anniversary tables, although beautiful, were still boxy looking and the Gold Crown had those beautiful curves and were the first to utilize the curved rail which your hand fit perfectly on while stroking the shot. Those chairs look like they belong in a "Star Trek" movie. I wish I had a set today. One more historical fact is that Willie Mosconi did not like the Gold Crowns because of their curved rails. He played so low to the table that he couldn't see the diamonds and had to stand up to get his points of reference off the diamonds.

 

[Type79]

The Gold Crown era of the late 50's and early 60's is an excellent example of function and beauty. Little is known about who authored the design process that Brunswick came up with for their Gold Crown tables and accessories. Brunswick's design was modeled after an art form known as Googie Art. This form of art was "Space Age" in its nature and was a process grown out of the "Race for Space" between the USA and Russians. If you remember, the Russians launched Sputnik in the late 50's and shortly thereafter this form of art appeared not only in the Brunswick design but all over in signage and furniture of that era. Also, this era produced an extensive use of plastics and fiberglass in the tables and accessories. The Centennial and Anniversary tables, although beautiful, were still boxy looking and the Gold Crown had those beautiful curves and were the first to utilize the curved rail which your hand fit perfectly on while stroking the shot. Those chairs look like they belong in a "Star Trek" movie. I wish I had a set today. One more historical fact is that Willie Mosconi did not like the Gold Crowns because of their curved rails. He played so low to the table that he couldn't see the diamonds and had to stand up to get his points of reference off the diamonds.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=201202

 

[JoeyInCali]

The Gold Crown era of the late 50's and early 60's is an excellent example of function and beauty. Little is known about who authored the design process that Brunswick came up with for their Gold Crown tables and accessories. Brunswick's design was modeled after an art form known as Googie Art. This form of art was "Space Age" in its nature and was a process grown out of the "Race for Space" between the USA and Russians. If you remember, the Russians launched Sputnik in the late 50's and shortly thereafter this form of art appeared not only in the Brunswick design but all over in signage and furniture of that era. Also, this era produced an extensive use of plastics and fiberglass in the tables and accessories. The Centennial and Anniversary tables, although beautiful, were still boxy looking and the Gold Crown had those beautiful curves and were the first to utilize the curved rail which your hand fit perfectly on while stroking the shot. Those chairs look like they belong in a "Star Trek" movie. I wish I had a set today. One more historical fact is that Willie Mosconi did not like the Gold Crowns because of their curved rails. He played so low to the table that he couldn't see the diamonds and had to stand up to get his points of reference off the diamonds.

Great info.
Nobody else has those curves.

 

[JB Cases]

finished up a set of chairs, did some painting/decorating inspired by the brunswick youtube video and got a wall rack hung, filled with challanger cues.

What a great project. I bet you feel tremendous pride every time you walk in and see how you recreated the look and feel of the 60s. I am in awe and jealous!