Original by palmer

[NewNerd]

Good evening everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could help me out with identifying what kind of cue this is. Such as if it's collectible or a potential value. Or if it's worth getting cleaned up a bit.
And I guess my next question is how do I post a picture. I keep getting told it's too large of a photo to upload

 

[NewNerd]

Good evening everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could help me out with identifying what kind of cue this is. Such as if it's collectible or a potential value. Or if it's worth getting cleaned up a bit.
And I guess my next question is how do I post a picture. I keep getting told it's too large of a photo to upload

Good evening everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could help me out with identifying what kind of cue this is. Such as if it's collectible or a potential value. Or if it's worth getting cleaned up a bit.
And I guess my next question is how do I post a picture. I keep getting told it's too large of a photo to upload

Update. I figured out the picture thing!

 

[PDX]

Leave it as is.

It is a nice and collectible Palmer.

 

[mikemosconi]

Palmer Second Catalog- model J- The cue that you own was partially constructed by a famous cue maker- Gus Szamboti- He provided Palmer with the base section of this cue which is above the linen wrapped handle. It is hard to tell from one small photo the exact condition of this cue. In any event, in a general auction such as E bay this cue would reach over $1,000 and potentially a bit above $2,000 as is.

 

[NewNerd]

Palmer Second Catalog- model J- The cue that you own was partially constructed by a famous cue maker- Gus Szamboti- He provided Palmer with the base section of this cue which is above the linen wrapped handle. It is hard to tell from one small photo the exact condition of this cue. In any event, in a general auction such as E bay this cue would reach over $1,000 and potentially a bit above $2,000 as is.

B

Palmer Second Catalog- model J- The cue that you own was partially constructed by a famous cue maker- Gus Szamboti- He provided Palmer with the base section of this cue which is above the linen wrapped handle. It is hard to tell from one small photo the exact condition of this cue. In any event, in a general auction such as E bay this cue would reach over $1,000 and potentially a bit above $2,000 as is.

Hey Mike,
Thanks for the identification and backstory!
I was looking through the catalogs from the site listed above and it looked like it more closely resembled a model M 2nd cat just with a white wrapping. Why do you say J. Out of curiosity.

 

[NewNerd]

Model M

This is what i found from the http://www.palmercollector.com/ModelJ.html posted above. What makes them different?

 

[NewNerd]

From the model M?
Ok. Does the model M look different from the model J now?
Hint....
Points versus squiggly veneer lines!

Sorry, I see the differences.
And I have figured out why I thought it looked like an M.... On my phone the letters weren't properly aligned with their respective cue on the site so the M was in the J spot and then i didn't properly read the identifier right at the top of the screen lol. Thanks again for the classification. sorry for any confusion!

 

[mikemosconi]

B

Hey Mike,
Thanks for the identification and backstory!
I was looking through the catalogs from the site listed above and it looked like it more closely resembled a model M 2nd cat just with a white wrapping. Why do you say J. Out of curiosity.

Your cue is a model J - Gus Szamboti reverse points into ebony nose. The model M was a cue with winding veneers that some referred to as the "Marilyn Monroe" cue as the veneers were likened to Marilyn's hour glass figure. Only Palmer founder Gene Balner could execute the Model M veneer work on that particular cue. Your model J should bring $1500 to $2500 at general auction. It all depends upon original condition.

 

[NewNerd]

Your cue is a model J - Gus Szamboti reverse points into ebony nose. The model M was a cue with winding veneers that some referred to as the "Marilyn Monroe" cue as the veneers were likened to Marilyn's hour glass figure. Only Palmer founder Gene Balner could execute the Model M veneer work on that particular cue. Your model J should bring $1500 to $2500 at general auction. It all depends upon original condition.

that's pretty substantial... any tips on judging the condition? Or would you possibly recommend refurbishing it to bring out more value?

 

[mikemosconi]

Condition would include straightness of the shaft and cue butt - degree of original cue butt wood finish that is still intact and degree of sheen retention. Condition of the wrap on the handle, any nicks or checks in the wood of the cue beyond the cue surface finish. Any loose or missing pearl inlays, is the cue metal joint and joint screw secure , many items on a cue that can be evaluated for condition -

If the cue is in good overall condition as is then I would not recommend doing anything further if you wish to sell it

 

[thepavlos]

Not all Model J's are Szamboti forearms. Many of them are, but not all.

 

[NewNerd]

anyone know any pool cue professionals in the jacksonville FL / Brunswick GA areas that I could take it to for assessment?

 

[maha]

you just got a good assessment better than others can give you. be happy that they took the time to help you.