Barry Szamboti would be able to give you a wealth of knowledge.
If it was mine, I would send it to him for a refinish and have shafts made for it.
I think most would disagree, as it is only original once, but if they restore paintings in meusems I think getting the cue refinished to its original glory would be my approach.
You mileage may vary.
I wish you the best of rolls,
Ken
I'm no expert on Gus cues but I hung around a room in N.J. that Gus came to from time to time. The room had a lot of his cues. Probably 30 or so counting the owners collection and I never saw one even close to this design.
Is it really a Gus cue?
I'm no expert on Gus cues but I hung around a room in N.J. that Gus came to from time to time. The room had a lot of his cues. Probably 30 or so counting the owners collection and I never saw one even close to this design.
Is it really a Gus cue?
I'm no expert on Gus cues but I hung around a room in N.J. that Gus came to from time to time. The room had a lot of his cues. Probably 30 or so counting the owners collection and I never saw one even close to this design.
Is it really a Gus cue?
I spoke to Barry this morning and its definitely a Gus. Thats really good to know that you have not seen one with this design because that means "RARE"
So are the inlays ivory with the heavy finish or maple? Just noticed the shaft rings. Hope you get it refinished & come back to show it off. That is a big cue & would look great cleaned up! Great cue. Thanks for sharing!
I would've loved to see this cue in its original condition. It would be a hard decision for me on whether to have Barry completely restore it or not.
Congrats,
JimmyK
Nice pickup indeed. Is there something written in one of the boxes in the butt? Looks like it in a couple of the pics.