Need help to ID this cues

[Yugi]

I have no idea who made the cues. I only know that my father bought it in Washington DC in the late 60’s.

 

[Cuebuddy]

Shes a keeper!

Your cue could be a Brunswick or a Katz, possibly modified by a cuemaker. The wrap, nameplate and Hoppe ring look great on that cue but I am not sure that they were original to it. I think these double butterfly cues were fairly common years ago and still can be found occasionally now.

Very nice cue and rare to see one wrapped.

 

[Chopdoc]

I think most likely a Katz blank. Likely sold through National.

Also possible branded by Saunier Wilhem, or Luscher in that time frame. Could be other.

I collect these. Let me know if selling.

 

[Black-Balled]

Doesn't appear suggestive of anything unique to the D.C. Area.

That said, I can't think of any even semi prolific cuemakers from D.C., in terms of style, quantity or renown...unless suburban md is considered D.C.

 

[Yugi]

Thanks everybody for replying. Not sure what this thing is. I do know that the diameter of the butt end is really big compared to today standards.

 

[Chopdoc]

Thanks everybody for replying. Not sure what this thing is. I do know that the diameter of the butt end is really big compared to today standards.

Yup, older=heavier+fatter+shorter is generally true.

I have numerous cues of different eras and it is a lot of fun to compare how they feel and play.

I recently got a cue similar to this one with a Hoppe ring and no wrap. It is in minty condition. What really surprised me is how it plays. I was stunned. It really is delightful to play with. It isn't terribly fat either though, which surprised me.

You have a nice example there and it looks to be in nice condition. In addition you have sentimental value. Enjoy the cue. :smile: