My 1913 Brunswick Kling

[Paul Schofield]

This table went from the Hippodrome in Buffalo to a dice room on the American side of Niagara Falls in the 1960s. I purchased it in the 80s and placed it in storage. In 2002 I had it restored to its original majesty and then some. I had the slates heated and I then went ahead and replaced the cushions with Europeon rubber. It plays like a champioship piece of equipment.

Hoppe, Schaffer, and Cochran all had to play on this table. Buffalo was a hotbed of billiard activity in the 20s, 30s, and 40s.

 

[hangemhigh]

The envy is thick enough to cut with a knife! How about some close ups of the cues and cases as well? Happy New Year!

 

[Fast Lenny]

Hey Mr.,your name would not happen to be Findley from Kentucky? :grin-square:

 

[CTYankee]

A table of that stature deserves cues of that nature. Thank you for sharing!

 

[skins]

WOW! i can't say enough about the cues but i'm even a bigger sucker for a great billiard table. my father was a good billiard player and never got to play on heated slates. i dabbled in it a bit and i'll tell ya theres nothing like playing on a good heated slate table with perfect cushions. very nice piece of equipment!!


skins ------------- would enjoy playing on this table.......:smile:

 

[Kevin Lindstrom]

Nice

Hey Paul

Although I like all games except billiards I must say that this table is absolutely beautiful. The cues look great as well. Can you post more pictures of the table andsome of the cues as well.

Thanks

Kevin

 

[Hal2]

Those were the days ...

Paul,

I played pool at the Hippodrome in Buffalo and also watched Siegel vs Beaty matches there too. I can recall climbing and counting the steps to the upstair room.

Those were the days ... I thought they would never end.

Regards,
Hal

 

[cmbwsu]

This table went from the Hippodrome in Buffalo to a dice room on the American side of Niagara Falls in the 1960s. I purchased it in the 80s and placed it in storage. In 2002 I had it restored to its original majesty and then some. I had the slates heated and I then went ahead and replaced the cushions with Europeon rubber. It plays like a champioship piece of equipment.

Hoppe, Schaffer, and Cochran all had to play on this table. Buffalo was a hotbed of billiard activity in the 20s, 30s, and 40s.

After reading this post and seeing the picture I have a loss of words:

[size=+2]Bob[/size]

 

[Fatboy]

What Kling??, I cant see past the Szam/Bushka!!!

 

[Paul Schofield]

John Beaty?

Paul,

I played pool at the Hippodrome in Buffalo and also watched Siegel vs Beaty matches there too. I can recall climbing and counting the steps to the upstair room.

Those were the days ... I thought they would never end.

Regards,
Hal

We certainly had mentors who were more than just good players. These were gentlemen from a time gone by.

 

[The Kurly One]

Absolutely gorgeous... thank you...

 

[tikkler]

yes

amazingly beautifull..............
Steve

 

[BlowFish]

Amazingly Awesome!!!

Happy New Year!!!

 

[Paul Schofield]

One more picture per request

Circassian Walnut

 

[dave sutton]

Wheres The Pockets??? Jk

 

[cmbwsu]

Wheres The Pockets??? Jk

You have to use your own when playing pocket pool!

[size=+2]Bob[/size]

 

[tksix]

Paul................the cues, the table, the room WOW WOW WOW!!!

Thanks for sharing. It is a really cool thing to see the original owner with those cues.

Mike

 

[Hal2]

Joe Moran

We certainly had mentors who were more than just good players. These were gentlemen from a time gone by.

Had to look twice... hardly ever saw Joe without a sports coat. Was this photo taken - mid 70's (Beaty is heavier than I recall)?

Thanks for sharing this photo.
Regards,
Hal

 

[Hal2]

Beautiful Brunswick

Circassian Walnut

And you did a great job with the room! No carpeting to wear out and everthing matches.
Congrats,
Hal

 

[jayman]

This table went from the Hippodrome in Buffalo to a dice room on the American side of Niagara Falls in the 1960s. I purchased it in the 80s and placed it in storage. In 2002 I had it restored to its original majesty and then some. I had the slates heated and I then went ahead and replaced the cushions with Europeon rubber. It plays like a champioship piece of equipment.

Hoppe, Schaffer, and Cochran all had to play on this table. Buffalo was a hotbed of billiard activity in the 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Thats just beautiful!
There is a small bar i go to up in the mountains, that has what i believe to be a Brunswick Kling back bar.