LTB Brunswick gold crown cue rack
- Thread starter bowiebill
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I have restored a few of these racks and for shipping, to break them down simply requires a screwdriver.
Take off the large masonite panel that is screwed on from behind, then the 4 remaining pieces will unscrew and, voila, a more convenient and less expensive item to ship. You still have the size of the masonite panel to contend with so some on the receiving end might prefer to source a new piece and, of course, you can paint these very easily once removed from the rear.
The last 2 I had came to me assembled and as you can see in the pic below, the seller found boxes to fit them complete.
I used the boxes while I was restoring them - they were in the process here of being reassembled.
Great cue racks these are, def lifetime models. :smile:
best,
brian kc
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Nice! Those look just like mine with some differences.
There are no rubber nubbies on the top part to hold in the cue. There is a little white metal rod about 2-3 inches from the bottom that goes all across, and the back panels are missing.
I think the panel deal is just about them being missing, but the nubbie and rod thing I believe are because there were a couple of different designs of the gold crown rack. I called the guy who sells all those old gold crown parts and he confirmed that there were a couple of models. Mine has little metal screws near the top that I beleive were meant to accomodate locks that would attach to the rack. I'll post a picture later on.
Regards
There are no rubber nubbies on the top part to hold in the cue. There is a little white metal rod about 2-3 inches from the bottom that goes all across, and the back panels are missing.
I think the panel deal is just about them being missing, but the nubbie and rod thing I believe are because there were a couple of different designs of the gold crown rack. I called the guy who sells all those old gold crown parts and he confirmed that there were a couple of models. Mine has little metal screws near the top that I beleive were meant to accomodate locks that would attach to the rack. I'll post a picture later on.
Regards
Why don't you call this guy and see how close it is to 225.
http://www.billiardrestoration.com/Antique-Pool-Accessories/gold-crown-cue-rack.htm
Any back that looks that good has either been replaced or repainted or both. You're looking for an antique here. Fully restored antiques are going to be well north of 225. Mine is in excellent, unrestored condition. Original everything including the finish, plate, etc.
The back would be easily replaced and color matched (if you really want tht original color for about 20 bucks if you're handy). I didn't mind it without the back.
http://www.billiardrestoration.com/Antique-Pool-Accessories/gold-crown-cue-rack.htm
Any back that looks that good has either been replaced or repainted or both. You're looking for an antique here. Fully restored antiques are going to be well north of 225. Mine is in excellent, unrestored condition. Original everything including the finish, plate, etc.
The back would be easily replaced and color matched (if you really want tht original color for about 20 bucks if you're handy). I didn't mind it without the back.
I will add that imo $225 is a good deal since you will likely get it shipped, panel replaced, and restored (very easy project - seriously) for less than $300.
They look great, and again, they are lifetime cue racks. :thumbup:
best,
brian kc
They look great, and again, they are lifetime cue racks. :thumbup:
best,
brian kc
If they did they are woodworking geniuses because the grain, finish, lines and everything are exact and spot on. I've never seen one with that little white bar either, and there are no rubber nubbies or holes for them in the top piece.
what are the purpose of the screws (I think that's what I'm seeing) on the underside of the middle wooden horizontal piece?
they look like the set screws for the rubber nibs that you would ordinarily see on the top horizontal piece.
Interesting setup.
best,
brian kc
they look like the set screws for the rubber nibs that you would ordinarily see on the top horizontal piece.
Interesting setup.
best,
brian kc
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Email exchange with Ken Hash from Classic Billiards in Maryland (who would know about these things):
Could you do me a favor and check out this Gold Crown cue rack. It seems different from any other GC rack I have seen. Can you confirm that this is really how they came from Brunswick or if some aftermarket things were done to it. In particular the parts that vary from what you normally see.
No rubber nibs.
The center wood piece.
The screws under the center wood piece.
The metal rod towards the bottom.
Thanks for your help.
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From Ken Hash
This is a correct rack,,I have a couple just like it,,it is very nice
Could you do me a favor and check out this Gold Crown cue rack. It seems different from any other GC rack I have seen. Can you confirm that this is really how they came from Brunswick or if some aftermarket things were done to it. In particular the parts that vary from what you normally see.
No rubber nibs.
The center wood piece.
The screws under the center wood piece.
The metal rod towards the bottom.
Thanks for your help.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
From Ken Hash
This is a correct rack,,I have a couple just like it,,it is very nice
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