Pool Table Identification

[grassmart]

Hello all,

I am wondering if anyone can help me identify this pool table or lead me to someone who might be able to help. There are no identifying marks that I can find. Under the table are two different 5 digit serial numbers stamped into the frame. The slate in the pockets have been shaved down at some point. I heard it was to speed up games back in the day for balls to go in easier. There are also square head bolts holding it together. I purchased the table in 2007 and have always wondered what kind of table it is.

Thank you in advance for any help!

Angelo Azevedo

 

[garczar]

How about right side up for starters?

 

[grassmart]

Photos corrected

Fixed them, had to switch to .jpeg files.

 

[Cuebuddy]

I am no expert but I don't think it is a Brunswick. The design of the table is striking,very cool.

 

[Mr. Bond]

Looks like a possible frankentable.
The veneer does not look original, and since there is no indication of a nameplate, the original foot rail may be missing and replaced with one from another table.

 

[Donny Wessels]

those side pockets are unusually

 

[pdcue]

The cabinet looks to be the Aviator "boat frame" type. My experience would date it at pre-WWI based on the ivory rail diamonds.

The feet don't look like any Brunswick I've ever seen and there probably was once oak or mahogany veneer
on the legs and cabinet. also, the rail blinds look like replacements made of stained pine. The loss
of veneer was common for tables that were subjected to moisture - as many were.

In the very early 20th Century there were dozens of companies cranking out this type of table

Dale

 

[grassmart]

I appreciate the replies, all. I hadn't thought of some other covering over the cabinet and legs before. Good info to think about. Can't say I love the idea of it being a "frankentable" but i figured the veneer / paneling wasn't original. It does roll true, so that is the most important thing to me. Would be nice to be able to tell someone what kind it is when they ask. Thank you for taking the time!

Angelo

 

[grassmart]

What were you saying about the side pockets, Donny?

 

[bradsh98]

What were you saying about the side pockets, Donny?

I believe he was referring to the angle of cut.. It looks as though the draft angle is facing upward, instead of downward.. It looks as though, hitting these facings with any kind of speed would cause the balls to hop off the table.

Not only that, but it looks as though the slate is cut into the play area. Looking at the ball tracks down the rail, it looks as though you'd never be able to run a ball down the rail, because it would fall into the side pocket, or at least have its path affected by the pocket.