One of the first two piece cues ever made! LOL!

Hollismason said:
If one did actually want to own a antique pool cue where would you look and what's the price range? Comparable to other 100 year old antiques?
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Huge price range.

Where to look?

Well, you might find some at estate sales. But you will look long and hard.

If you are in the market, ask around here...which you just did.

Price range? Huge. Everything from fifty to a hundred bucks to thousands or even tens of thousands.


What are you interested in? None of mine are for sale but I love talking about that stuff. Plenty around here know more than me though. I have Brunswick, Rieper, Luscher, Katz, Victor, and more...and I am still looking for more...I particularly like veneered butterfly cues.

Things like mid century Brunswicks are constantly on Ebay.



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Forbin said:
I asked him, just for fun. I'll let you know how he responds.
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"Your message seems a bit over done, but all acting aside I will provide the information you are looking for. (I used to play poker for a living).

The information came from a man referred by the owner/manager of California Len's Billiard Supply. It's been quite a while and two moves later (I live in South Carolina now). I looked for the receipt in my files but couldn't locate it >.< It was probably in one of my cue cases and lost over time. However, here is the shop's information, hopefully the knowledgeable fellow is still in contact with the owner/manager. You might even direct him to the auction so he can confirm that is the cue you're asking about. Also, obviously there is no profession titled "billiard historian". The term was used to spice up the auction listing much like a resumee =] The guy does however have all the answers when it comes to pool and that's why he was referred to me. Hope this information helps you and thank you for the interest in the pool cue.

California Len's Billiards Supply
2395 S Bascom Ave #2, Campbell, CA 95008
lensbilliards.com
(408) 559-6002"
 
No such thing as a Billiard Historian?

OMG I think this guy might be serious.

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Chopdoc said:
Huge price range.

Where to look?

Well, you might find some at estate sales. But you will look long and hard.

If you are in the market, ask around here...which you just did.

Price range? Huge. Everything from fifty to a hundred bucks to thousands or even tens of thousands.


What are you interested in? None of mine are for sale but I love talking about that stuff. Plenty around here know more than me though. I have Brunswick, Rieper, Luscher, Katz, Victor, and more...and I am still looking for more...I particularly like veneered butterfly cues.

Things like mid century Brunswicks are constantly on Ebay.



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I would like just a early cue as maybe a conversation piece something to put on a nice rack on the wall with maybe a brass engraving of the date. I'd probably be willing to spend 150 to 200. Is that reasonable? I just think it'd be cool to own a 100 year old antique pool cue and that'd look nice as a display item.
 
Hollismason said:
I would like just a early cue as maybe a conversation piece something to put on a nice rack on the wall with maybe a brass engraving of the date. I'd probably be willing to spend 150 to 200. Is that reasonable? I just think it'd be cool to own a 100 year old antique pool cue and that'd look nice as a display item.
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Sounds like a reasonable plan.
 
Forbin said:
"Your message seems a bit over done, but all acting aside I will provide the information you are looking for. (I used to play poker for a living).

The information came from a man referred by the owner/manager of California Len's Billiard Supply. It's been quite a while and two moves later (I live in South Carolina now). I looked for the receipt in my files but couldn't locate it >.< It was probably in one of my cue cases and lost over time. However, here is the shop's information, hopefully the knowledgeable fellow is still in contact with the owner/manager. You might even direct him to the auction so he can confirm that is the cue you're asking about. Also, obviously there is no profession titled "billiard historian". The term was used to spice up the auction listing much like a resumee =] The guy does however have all the answers when it comes to pool and that's why he was referred to me. Hope this information helps you and thank you for the interest in the pool cue.

California Len's Billiards Supply
2395 S Bascom Ave #2, Campbell, CA 95008
lensbilliards.com
(408) 559-6002"
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That guy spiced up the auction enough to use up a trailer or habanero peppers.
 
Forbin said:
"Your message seems a bit over done, but all acting aside I will provide the information you are looking for. (I used to play poker for a living).

The information came from a man referred by the owner/manager of California Len's Billiard Supply. It's been quite a while and two moves later (I live in South Carolina now). I looked for the receipt in my files but couldn't locate it >.< It was probably in one of my cue cases and lost over time. However, here is the shop's information, hopefully the knowledgeable fellow is still in contact with the owner/manager. You might even direct him to the auction so he can confirm that is the cue you're asking about. Also, obviously there is no profession titled "billiard historian". The term was used to spice up the auction listing much like a resumee =] The guy does however have all the answers when it comes to pool and that's why he was referred to me. Hope this information helps you and thank you for the interest in the pool cue.

California Len's Billiards Supply
2395 S Bascom Ave #2, Campbell, CA 95008
lensbilliards.com
(408) 559-6002"
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Anybody know them? http://lensbilliards.com/site/

http://lensbilliards.com/site/?page_id=12

New owners Jerry Rodriguez and Alex Robles with Len and Etta. Len Rovai retires and service crew Jerry and Alex purchase the business and run Len’s Billiards, California Billiard Supply, LLC.
As of December 2012, Len Rovai retired at the age of 82 and sells the business to his service group of 20+ years!!!
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Cue

I'm go get my boots.... the bullshit is getting deep!!
No way was clear coat like that around 100 years ago....



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mfinkelstein3 said:
A Brief History of the Noble Game of Billiards (Pool, Snooker, English Billiards) by Mike Shamos, curator of The Billiards Archive, used with permission from the Billiard Congress of America – article outlines the first use of the cue stick and chalk, introduction of eight ball and other facts. ... The two-piece cue arrived in 1829.
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Well, he did not say it was the first 2 piece cue but one of the earlier examples. Im thinking the second 2 piece cue must have been built around 1944 maybe??? That would still make his antique on offer to us one of the earlier fine examples:confused::confused::confused::confused:


Are you guys trying to tell me it would be a bad idea to start my bidding at around $600????:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:
 
fastone371 said:
Well, he did not say it was the first 2 piece cue but one of the earlier examples. Im thinking the second 2 piece cue must have been built around 1944 maybe??? That would still make his antique on offer to us one of the earlier fine examples:confused::confused::confused::confused:


Are you guys trying to tell me it would be a bad idea to start my bidding at around $600????:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked:
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1944?

More like the mid 1800s.

He's only about 90 to 100 years off!


I have two piece cues that are 100 years old.


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This guy knows enough about cues, to "KNOW" that he is full of crap regarding this cue....

If he was NOT trying to scam somebody on fleabay, I would be slightly amused at his expert-level bullshipt writing skills.....

I guess he has a lot of free time on his hands, when business at the used car dealer is slow......:mad:
 
That cues has more damage than my ex wife! I mean I would have gladly paid $400 to be rid of her and never to be heard from again :lol:
 
Hollismason said:
I would like just a early cue as maybe a conversation piece something to put on a nice rack on the wall with maybe a brass engraving of the date. I'd probably be willing to spend 150 to 200. Is that reasonable? I just think it'd be cool to own a 100 year old antique pool cue and that'd look nice as a display item.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/311854350242?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

A relatively inexpensive example of something you could put in a shadow box, even has an old case. Toss in some other memorabilia and you have a nice display.

If you want something fancier or with something like an original Brunswick decal it will cost more.

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Depending how you look at it, he could be right.

The cue could be the first cheap Asia import to originally sell for less than 99 cents...

Just sayin
 
cuesblues said:
Depending how you look at it, he could be right.

The cue could be the first cheap Asia import to originally sell for less than 99 cents...

Just sayin
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I might go for that...but it's not Ramin wood. :wink:


EDIT: On second thought, that shaft is so trashed it's hard to say what wood it might be.....
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