Pre-1975, Pre-Production, Very Fancy McDermott Cue

Chopdoc · 2013-05-01T03:07:33+00:00

I mentioned in the thread about the D Series McDermotts that I was acquainted with someone that has a very impressive early McDermott. The owner has allowed me to post pictures since it was requested. Some of you have likely seen this cue listed on Ebay for some time. I have become acquainted with the owner via that listing and find the cue fascinating. The owner was there, in McDermott's garage, when the cue was being made. His father had the cue made as well as another cue that was sold some years ago. I have had several long conversations with the owner of the cue and have no reason to doubt the veracity of the provenance claims. I have told him that a letter from McDermott would probably help attract serious buyers. I am not here trying to sell this cue. It is not mine and this is the gallery. I think it's an interesting cue worthy of showing off. Personally, I would love to own it. There are several fascinating points about this cue. For expediency I will list them. 1) Pre-1975 McDermott 2) Very "high level" fancy cue 3) Original and excellent condition Those are the "generic" points. Here are some more interesting points: 4) It appears to be a WICO blank 5) It is a piloted steel joint and looks to be a 5/16x14 thread...brass pin 6) The shafts have stainless rings 7) It is a window cue with McDermott's name as well as the original owner's name in the window 8) Multiple diamond and dot inlays 9) Multiple pearlescent rings To me, the cue is stunning. The owner has had it listed at various prices on Ebay for a long time, so doubtless some of you have seen it. I have never seen another Pre-75 McDermott of this level. I think it is a really fine example of this genre of cues, reminiscent of such things as some of the fanciest early Viking window cues, as well as a fine example of an early McDermott. The owner is not a "cue person" but definitely understands the historic and artistic significance of the cue. The monetary value is, of course, a more difficult matter, which I am not attempting to address here. So, without further delay, here are some pictures: I would love to hear what you folks think of this. Is that indeed a WICO blank? Have you ever seen a McDermott like this? Whatever your thoughts might be..... .