I don't know if this has been posted here or not, but here's a heads up just in case it hasn't: http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Herman-Ram...ryZ21568QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Doug
"You are bidding on an extremely rare original handmade Herman Rambow cue. THIS IS NOT A REPLICA. This is an original Rambow probably from the 1950's or earlier. The auction is for the butt and one matching shaft inscribed with the original purchaser's name "Rocky" and "Rocky, made by Rambow" It is in fair condition, the brass joint is lightly tarnished which can be easily cleaned, the ferrule is still perfect, the wrap is slightly scuffed from having been stored in a cue bag for may years with another cue, and the shaft collar has come off, however I still have it. It's a basic cue no flashy inlay but it does bear the ivory "Rambow Ring" at the butt, which was his trademark. THIS CUE IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION, IT HAS NOT BEEN REFINISHED OR RESTORED. The cue will come with the bag in which it came when purchased, I believe it may be the original as I have seen a few with similar cases. Please feel free to contact me with any questions."
Chances are if you are reading this you have an idea but below are some words about the man himself:
Herman Rambow ~ maker of pool cues from approximately 1915 to 1967 in Chicago, IL ~ Herman worked for Brunswick for many years designing and constructing cues ~ Herman designed the 'Titlist' and 'hub' cues amongst others ~ Herman Rambow was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America hall of fame in 1968, the American Cuemakers Association hall of fame in 1993 and the International Cuemakers Association in 2004 ~ Rambow cues continue to appreciate in value and are scarce ~ excellent investments
Called the Stradivari of his trade by those who know, HERMAN RAMBOW crafted custom cues for the greatest players in billiards over the course of a 65-year career. Captains of industry and celebrities of the entertainment world also beat a path to his door to have the privilege of paying from $50 to $300 for one of his perfectly-balanced "Rambow Specials." It was Herman who perfected the jointed cue by inserting a countersunk screw in the recessed butt end, making an extra-sturdy connection. Only death at age 86 stopped the craftsman from his labor of love. To billiard cognoscenti the world over, there will never be another Rambow.
Doug
"You are bidding on an extremely rare original handmade Herman Rambow cue. THIS IS NOT A REPLICA. This is an original Rambow probably from the 1950's or earlier. The auction is for the butt and one matching shaft inscribed with the original purchaser's name "Rocky" and "Rocky, made by Rambow" It is in fair condition, the brass joint is lightly tarnished which can be easily cleaned, the ferrule is still perfect, the wrap is slightly scuffed from having been stored in a cue bag for may years with another cue, and the shaft collar has come off, however I still have it. It's a basic cue no flashy inlay but it does bear the ivory "Rambow Ring" at the butt, which was his trademark. THIS CUE IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION, IT HAS NOT BEEN REFINISHED OR RESTORED. The cue will come with the bag in which it came when purchased, I believe it may be the original as I have seen a few with similar cases. Please feel free to contact me with any questions."
Chances are if you are reading this you have an idea but below are some words about the man himself:
Herman Rambow ~ maker of pool cues from approximately 1915 to 1967 in Chicago, IL ~ Herman worked for Brunswick for many years designing and constructing cues ~ Herman designed the 'Titlist' and 'hub' cues amongst others ~ Herman Rambow was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America hall of fame in 1968, the American Cuemakers Association hall of fame in 1993 and the International Cuemakers Association in 2004 ~ Rambow cues continue to appreciate in value and are scarce ~ excellent investments
Called the Stradivari of his trade by those who know, HERMAN RAMBOW crafted custom cues for the greatest players in billiards over the course of a 65-year career. Captains of industry and celebrities of the entertainment world also beat a path to his door to have the privilege of paying from $50 to $300 for one of his perfectly-balanced "Rambow Specials." It was Herman who perfected the jointed cue by inserting a countersunk screw in the recessed butt end, making an extra-sturdy connection. Only death at age 86 stopped the craftsman from his labor of love. To billiard cognoscenti the world over, there will never be another Rambow.
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