late 1800's Brunswick table?, in need of info?...

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looking for any and all info on this table i just got, the guy i received it from was told it was built in 1881, it's in need of a restoration veneers are pealing, pockets are not correct etc. would like to know any info about it plus who would be the best person to contact about having the table restored, value of the table in its current condition, cost of restoration, value after its returned to its former glory etc. etc. any info or help would be appreciated!!
 

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would love to see it in like new condition!
 

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The model is a Brunswick Popular. Here is an excerpt from their website


Popular
As its name implies, this is a popular table, and possesses merits that entitle it to that position. We furnish this table either in rosewood inlaid with maple, or maple inlaid with rosewood. The Popular has long retained a prominent position in all billiard rooms, and in each and every part of its construction is perfect in all particulars.

Furnished either as a carrom or pool table or both combined. All combination tables have our patent adjustable carrom plugs, with iron fastenings.

All tables are fitted with Vermont slate bed from our own quarries, imported Simonis cloth, and the incomparable Monarch cushions.

The legs, besides being joined with wooden dowels, are fastened with a large iron bolt passing through the entire length of the leg to the top of the head block, thus insuring positive solidity.

I am not that knowledgeable about the value but it doesn't look to be in horrible shape.
 
Very nice table but the glaring issue is the bottoms of the legs have been cut off probably long ago. Very common in this style of table. You will notice when they cut the bottoms off, the bolts were too long so they padded them out with the oak blocks you see in the photo.

Antiques were pretty high to begin with so a couple inches off the bottoms usually is not noticeable when playing. The earlier posters are correct about the incorrect nameplate.
 
looks like the rails are either from a different table, or have been reveneered at some point. hard to say without a better look
 
The leggs have been cut down 2-3 inches also thats why the block of wood between the legg bolt and frame was added. Its commom on old tables. Rails maybe rebuilt and had a new style name plate added.

It is still a great find in good conditions leggs being the most expensive to rebuild to proper size and match inlay and color. rails sometimes just had fancy trim wood added to them or groves cut by routers.

Thanks for sharing,
Craig
 
Table is forsale if anyone is interested, I can professionally package and crate it for shipping to anywhere, make me an offer I can't refuse and you take care of the shipping and its yours!
 
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