Help Identify Old Case

[Trigger]

Hi everyone, I was hoping you guys here could help me identify this old 1x2 case. There are no markings on it that I can see but it is very well made. thanks in advance

 

[Cue Alchemist]

Could be an old, viking or Adam. I have a smooth brown one like that. the metal feet at the bottom,look different though, never seen ones like that.

 

[garczar]

chinese fellini copy

 

[cue fix]

Send photos to Ernie Gutierrez. There is a chance he made it. He always used red interior and those fancy brass feet.

 

[Trigger]

thanks cue fix. I appreciate it. Garczar I dont believe it is a chinese made in my opinion.

 

[alphadog]

Sure it's a Adam. Thin walls and thin interior protection are the clues.

 

[garczar]

never seen an american made case with this bad of leatherwork. import.

 

[Trigger]

im glad I didnt listen to Garczar. It turns out to be an original GINACUE CASE! Cue fix nailed it! what a find!

 

[jayman]

Adam used a different latch. Nice find. Looks like a Viking with a couple minor changes. Did Ernie actually make them?

 

[Cue Alchemist]

I think your right, it is Gina, Check this thread out, The feet and latch are identical.

1968 Ginacue for sale

I'm selling this vintage Ginacue model 17B. Ernie told me he made it in 1968. After he refinished it in 2001 I put it in the safe. It's in immaculate condition. Weight is 19 1/4 ozs. Shafts are new at about 13mm. Included is a very rare original Ginacue case from the same era. Ernie said he made...

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[Trigger]

Adam used a different latch. Nice find. Looks like a Viking with a couple minor changes. Did Ernie actually make them?

yes ernie actually made them. Thats why they are so sought after. He used to send his new cues in them back in the 60's. Pretty cool stuff!

 

[lfigueroa]

Owned a Gina case in the 70’s, in black — this very much looks like the same case.

Lou Figueroa