Oval Shaped English Table

Although you may want to sell this, I think you should put this in the main forum. Maybe a mod will move it? I'm curious too now.
 
i just wanted to let you know you have an (oval) billiards table. a more common name for this table is a race track table. i have not done the research yet to help you pin the date of when it was made, but if my memory is right they stopped making these tables in the early to mid 1900's. looks like it is in good shape, if i was you i would try to contact mike shamos. he is the curator of the Billiard Archives. he should be able to shed a little more light on your table, and may even be able to put you in contact with someone who may be interested in buying it......... hope this helps
 
Thanks, I have a new thread in the table mechanic section.

MahnaMahna said:
Although you may want to sell this, I think you should put this in the main forum. Maybe a mod will move it? I'm curious too now.
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You sound pretty sure of yourself and that's good. But I googled "race track table" and nothing comes up. Could you be so kind as to post some info on what you are speaking of? Also, do you know how to reach Mike Shamos?

Thanks..


mossy2775 said:
i just wanted to let you know you have an (oval) billiards table. a more common name for this table is a race track table. i have not done the research yet to help you pin the date of when it was made, but if my memory is right they stopped making these tables in the early to mid 1900's. looks like it is in good shape, if i was you i would try to contact mike shamos. he is the curator of the Billiard Archives. he should be able to shed a little more light on your table, and may even be able to put you in contact with someone who may be interested in buying it......... hope this helps
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@ibuycues

Hi Will,

I can't remember if I ever asked you about this Bagatelle table? I still have it and would really like to know something about it such as the manufacturer. A cut sheet or catalog page would be really cool to get.

Most of the people I've asked all say that it was re-labeled with the "Spencers" nameplate. I was told that Spencers was a billiard service company in the Bristol area.

Thanks in advance
 
Hungarian said:
@ibuycues

Hi Will,

I can't remember if I ever asked you about this Bagatelle table? I still have it and would really like to know something about it such as the manufacturer. A cut sheet or catalog page would be really cool to get.

Most of the people I've asked all say that it was re-labeled with the "Spencers" nameplate. I was told that Spencers was a billiard service company in the Bristol area.

Thanks in advance
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Hi Hungarian,,
Interesting table. As you might imagine, I came across a lot of bagatelle tables in my search for Billiardettes.
I’ve never seen one as big as yours.
I saw the list of questions you posed and agree with you.
I will take an online trip and see if I can find out anything.
Will Prout
 
ibuycues said:
Hi Hungarian,,
Interesting table. As you might imagine, I came across a lot of bagatelle tables in my search for Billiardettes.
I’ve never seen one as big as yours.
I saw the list of questions you posed and agree with you.
I will take an online trip and see if I can find out anything.
Will Prout
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appreciate that buddy I figured you'd know someone possibly
 
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