Old Brunswick 9' table For Sale

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My father passed away and I have an old 9' Brunswick Pool Table.
There is a patent number on a sticker on the side of the head rail that is Aug 21, 1917


This table has had VERY little play in the past 30 years and was recovered about 15 years ago and the cloth looks like new. I would like to know what a current value of this table is and what would be a very fair price that would allow the table to sell quickly. I am attaching some pictures of the table to help you identify/evaluate it. Thank you

http://www.flickr.com/photos/99216340@N04/

Can anyone identify this table exactly?

The first 5 pictures are of the 9' Pool table. The last 5 are of an old 10' Brunswick 3 cushion table he also had. Thanks again
 
I Think He May Be Mistaken

Looks like his dad owned two (2) ten (10) ft. table by Brunswick. I'd bet on it because back when these tables were made, Brunswick didn't make a 9' table. In fact, it was Willie Mosconi and several other Brunswick touring pros that persuaded Brunswick to make a 9' table back in early 60's when pool was becoming very popular. And look at the short rails.......that's a 10' pocket billiards for sure...........Just measure the inside rails......a 5'x10' table has an inside short rail length of 60" (rail to rail) vs. a 9' table that has a short rail length of 54". The long rail inside length is 120" for a 10' table vs. 108" for a 9' table.

Value estimate: sold separately the pool table is worth $3000-5000 and the billiard table is $2800-$3800. The price range reflects whether you wanted to try selling the tables fast or take your time. These table were your dad's and the tables are rare as well. If you can't keep them in your house, I'd disassemble the tables making sure that I had lots of good photos first. Then store the tables properly and pass on this treasure chest even if it means giving up precious garage space or renting a small storage bin.

You own some antique pool tables and these are becoming more scarce every day. Treat them like an IRA investment for yourself or your kids. 10-15 years from now, these tables will be incredibly valuable. Remember that two rules apply to pool artifacts like pool cues, tables, and cases.......Rarity and Scarcity..........how many were ever made & how many still exist...... You have inherited something that meant a lot to your dad and there has be huge sentimental attachment for these tables. And you now own something very rare and believe me when I tell you there's not a lot of these tables still out there or in as great of condition as these tables.
 
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If the pocket table is a 10 ft its not worth what a 9 ft is. The billiard table is tough to sell and on the high side the value is $1500 due to the lack of popularity of the game and space needed for play. The pocket billiard table maybe 2000 on the high side, its not cheap to restore and move these tables. The table and cue market are similar everything is down at this time.
 
Bavafongoul said:
Looks like his dad owned two (2) ten (10) ft. table by Brunswick. I'd bet on it because back when these tables were made, Brunswick didn't make a 9' table. In fact, it was Willie Mosconi and several other Brunswick touring pros that persuaded Brunswick to make a 9' table back in early 60's when pool was becoming very popular.
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Where did you get this information? A quick search through the Brunswick website yields multiple examples of 9' pocket billiard table manufactured in the Teens and Twenties. A couple of Brunswick's most iconic commercial tables, the Centennial and Anniversary were manufactured in the '40's so your 1960's estimate is way, way off.
 
classiccues said:
Table looks like its half an Arcadian and half a Randolph...

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My thoughts also.
Arcadian or Arcade for the pocket table and the billiard table definately has the Randolf inlay but it must have had the boxes added ? Or vice versa. ?
The old 6 leg tables are neat , too bad the pocket billiard table wasn't the one with them.

They are both in rough shape, can't tell if that's water damage at the bottom of the billiard table legs but if it is, everybody thinks they can fix those flared legs but it's not so easy to make them look good.
The big question is what are the slates, frames they are on and the rails like.
If they were in poolrooms for years the wood is sometimes ate up under the slates, they can be fixed but takes time.
I have seen a lot of tables like these for 1500 dollars that didn't sell, especially the billiard tables.
It's saving grace may be the 6 legs.
The people with big money want perfect.
Everyone else wants a great deal.
Good luck with them, hope they find a good home.
 
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The probate has settled and I am now able to sell these antique tables. Some replies I have received to this post 3 months ago seem to suggest the following:

"Value estimate: sold separately the pool table is worth $3000-5000 and the billiard table is $2800-$3800"

I am willing to take the lower of these estimates to facilitate a quick sale. The tables are located in Ohio and my phone number is 419-884-3741

Pictures are at this link http://www.flickr.com/photos/99216340@N04/
 
SzambotiOwner said:
The probate has settled and I am now able to sell these antique tables. Some replies I have received to this post 3 months ago seem to suggest the following:

"Value estimate: sold separately the pool table is worth $3000-5000 and the billiard table is $2800-$3800"

I am willing to take the lower of these estimates to facilitate a quick sale. The tables are located in Ohio and my phone number is 419-884-3741

Pictures are at this link http://www.flickr.com/photos/99216340@N04/
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please remain mindful of the fact that the person whose estimates you are using as a price guide was also certain that your 9 footer was a 10 footer because he thought Brunswick didn't make 9 footers until Mosconi and some other touring pros convinced them to do so in the 1960's. :rolleyes:

glwys

best,
brian kc
 
Looks like there is not much interest in these tables so I guess I will have to leave them in the basement for whoever buys the house. If you are interested in seeing them, I am located in Ohio and my number is 419-884-3741
 
SzambotiOwner said:
Looks like there is not much interest in these tables so I guess I will have to leave them in the basement for whoever buys the house. If you are interested in seeing them, I am located in Ohio and my number is 419-884-3741
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419-884-3741
 
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