Insane..king Of The Jungle Ivory Elephant "rubino"
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That is amazing. it reminds me of the Chinese art of doing ivory balls. In china there are a few artisans left who carve ivory balls inside of ivory balls like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/gserafini/475327044/
Hits a ton? Although cues are functional art - this is one I would make an exception for and just display it for fear of dropping it. I would never want to swing that butt out of my eyesight.
Hits a ton? Although cues are functional art - this is one I would make an exception for and just display it for fear of dropping it. I would never want to swing that butt out of my eyesight.
Don't make me show you my box!
Maybe I will PM you a picture Steve.
Nice cue!
Nick
Maybe I will PM you a picture Steve.
Nice cue!
Nick
Congratulations in obtaining that unbelievably beautiful cue. Paul Rubino is an amazing craftsman. He is in a class by himself.
Wow
WOW and WOW again. That cue belongs in a museum. I would be too afraid to hit balls with it. What kind of wood is that in the forearm ?
WOW and WOW again. That cue belongs in a museum. I would be too afraid to hit balls with it. What kind of wood is that in the forearm ?
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Black palm..
JV
I have to admit I'm kind of torn with this one...
Tikkler your collection is second to none, so I mean you no disrespect. I'm just saying that to put all that work into the butt sleeve, and then to do nothing more than just a few ivory lines on the forearm just seems a little weak on Paul's part. Anybody that could do that kind of work in the butt, is also capable of doing something phenomenal with the front.
I can see that he was just trying to keep the front low profile and attract more attention to the butt, but I think he went a little too low pro on it.
The ivory work is stellar, no doubt about it. I just really wish he would have tried a little harder on the front.
Tikkler your collection is second to none, so I mean you no disrespect. I'm just saying that to put all that work into the butt sleeve, and then to do nothing more than just a few ivory lines on the forearm just seems a little weak on Paul's part. Anybody that could do that kind of work in the butt, is also capable of doing something phenomenal with the front.
I can see that he was just trying to keep the front low profile and attract more attention to the butt, but I think he went a little too low pro on it.
The ivory work is stellar, no doubt about it. I just really wish he would have tried a little harder on the front.
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Dakota Cues said:I have to admit I'm kind of torn with this one...
Tikkler your collection is second to none, so I mean you no disrespect. I'm just saying that to put all that work into the butt sleeve, and then to do nothing more than just a few ivory lines on the forearm just seems a little weak on Paul's part. Anybody that could do that kind of work in the butt, is also capable of doing something phenomenal with the front.
I can see that he was just trying to keep the front low profile and attract more attention to the butt, but I think he went a little too low pro on it.
The ivory work is stellar, no doubt about it. I just really wish he would have tried a little harder on the front.
i agree... the cue butt section is amazing.. ivory ppoints would have really rocked...
anyways.. it still is an awesome cue..
chris
I have to admit I'm kind of torn with this one...
Tikkler your collection is second to none, so I mean you no disrespect. I'm just saying that to put all that work into the butt sleeve, and then to do nothing more than just a few ivory lines on the forearm just seems a little weak on Paul's part. Anybody that could do that kind of work in the butt, is also capable of doing something phenomenal with the front.
I can see that he was just trying to keep the front low profile and attract more attention to the butt, but I think he went a little too low pro on it.
The ivory work is stellar, no doubt about it. I just really wish he would have tried a little harder on the front.
I'm with you. The forearm just looks out of place after what the butt sleeve looks like. It looks like he was ready to get rid of it after all the other work to the butt section. If it had Ivory points or even some of the same work there, that would be the ultimate cue. Now dont get me wrong, that work is something I've never seen before. Truly amazing.
Spectacular cue
Steve,
You have some awesome cues"
This is very special,
That cue should be in a museum
Steve,
You have some awesome cues"
This is very special,
That cue should be in a museum
STEVE THE PICTURES ARE FANTASTIC, BUT THEY DO THE WORK IN THIS CUE NO JUSTICE. I'VE SEEN THIS CUE IN PERSON SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE DEPTH AND INTRACACY OF THE WORK IS AMAZING.
Marcus
Marcus
Huge cue. I remember Gorgeous George bringing the butt sleeve to Valley Forge, It was so delicate, he wouldn't let anyone touch it, lol.
Love it to bits. Paul is a crazy New Yorker.
Love it to bits. Paul is a crazy New Yorker.