Rich Cue / Starfire Jet?

[Cornerman]

That seems plausible, the original owner stated that he purchased in the late sixties after returning from Vietnam. I believe I read somewhere that Saul founded the company, and was followed up by Abe, maybe a father son thing? I'm not sure, but I appreciate the feedback.

The Bowery Billiards Company was started by Isadore Rich. His son Sol (Saul) started Rich Cue as an offshoot. Bowery concentrated on billiard balls. Cousin Abe joined the company years after his holocaust survival as a worker bee. An apprentice, so to speak. But make no mistake, Sol was the cue maker. So any wild hopes of an “Abe era Rich Q” is not a thing.

Abe moved to Florida ~1965 because NY was too cold for his broken body. He founded Florida Cues with his brother Morris, and then eventually when Morris realized there was no money in cues, Abe rebranded as Star Cues, paying homage to his Jewish faith.

Rich Cue is Sol Rich and then eventually Isaac Algave, branded as Rich Q and Rich Cue.

Abe Rich Cues are Florida Cues and Star Cues. Abe didn’t do inlays.

 

[11Cues]

Lol, there were no "wild hopes", my experience with this family and their cues was zero as of two days ago, I was truly just looking to identify the unknown. I do appreciate that quick history, though, all knowledge is good knowledge.

Either way, the cue in question has been identified. Big thanks to everyone, I appreciate all of the input.