Identification of ANtique Table

[farberm]

This may be a challenge because I think the base is different from the rails. The rails have a Brunswick, Balke, Collender carving with rosewood rails that has been cut down because there are multiple diamonds. All pieces have a stenciled "945" number on them which is probably when the table was reconfigured. The base looks similar to a Manhattan but probably from another maker. I have posted several pic. Please let me know if more are needed. I am in the process of refurbishing the table.

 

[farberm]

close up of carving

Herre is a close up of carving and corner of table

 

[Mr. Bond]

That's a very interesting table you have there. I do see that the rails have been transplanted from something else.

Nonetheless, the table could, in theory, date back as early as the 1870s.

Notice how the rail bolts have no 'center screw' hole for attaching an ornate rail bolt cap or cover. Generally speaking, only tables made prior to the 1880s had bolts like this because rail bolt covers had not been invented yet.

Obviously someone could have simply used old bolts to make the table seem older but, the hand carved details lend credibility to the pre 1880 time frame.

I highly recommend discussing it with Joe Newell.
If you don't already have his contact info, send me a PM.

 

[Mick56]

The carved nameplate filled with lead, seems to have been used from 1912-1930. Go down to the 8th line on this link.

http://www.classicbilliards.net/html/antiquepooltablepartsnameplate.cfm