Help? Identifying Brunswick-Balke-Collender Cue

8balljohn

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Hello. I DO know what kind of cue this is, but where I'm not sure is the value (ballpark.)
I know this is the best site to ask since there are many cue dealers/traders/makers on here.
Sorry if this is in the wrong category. I will have it moved to the "for sale" category once I get a little more info on it, if possible? I also have 2-3 Willie Hoppe cues from the same era & an old Palmer that I'll be trying to sell in the very near future because the owner is ill & needs money for medical bills, etc. (Disregard the sob story.)
Basically, my question.......anyone on here know what this is worth, ballpark?? Thanks in advance for any responses!
 

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Sorry, will post more pics & info.....I lost some pics in my darn computer. Ivory joint, with an inny joint & outty shaft.
 
It is a nice old piece with an ivory joint. In general, the cues without veneers on the points have relatively little value. IMO, this one is in the $100-$200 range. Your mileage may vary.
 
old Brunswick cue

It is a nice old piece with an ivory joint. In general, the cues without veneers on the points have relatively little value. IMO, this one is in the $100-$200 range. Your mileage may vary.

The label indicates that this cue was made between 1921 and 1925. This was when HR was with Brunswick. I would think this cue would be worth a bit more than $200 if it's in good shape and playable.
Donny L
BCA/ACS Instructor
Gainesville, Fl
 
Thanks, Mr Hoppe & Donny Lutz. I was thinking over $200, myself. Just not 100% sure, but that's why I'm asking! :D
 
1923 Brunswick-Balke-Collender Monarch Table

I have about 12 of these cues but they are all one piece.
I think that the cues were cut by someone other than Brunswick.
If you knew who made these cues then they would be valuable.
I have been thinking, that I should use the shafts (old wood) to put on my ivory Joss West or Schrager cues.
Don't have the heart to cut them though.
 
I have about 12 of these cues but they are all one piece.
I think that the cues were cut by someone other than Brunswick.
If you knew who made these cues then they would be valuable.
I have been thinking, that I should use the shafts (old wood) to put on my ivory Joss West or Schrager cues.
Don't have the heart to cut them though.

Your a good man:) These old cues are getting more and more hard to find and even with 12 of them I would still not cut one.

As far as the value of this cue 8balljohn I would also place it above the $200 dollar mark but the the auction block is a fickle place and some pieces just sell cheap. One thing is for sure there is only good way to find out is to sell it...Nice cue and thanks for the pics.
 
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