Very early Paul Mottey cue

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edman86

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Hello all,

Due to the unexpected passing of a close family member I have inherited a collection of classic cues. Thankfully he kept a record of purchases and backgrounds for most of them - including this 4 point leather wrapped Paul Mottey. According to an email chain found with the builder of the cue, this particular example was made prior to 1988 before he started signing his work. The butt weighs in at 15.6 oz and has two 3.8 oz shafts, overall length is 58.5."

Unfortunately my knowledge of this one ends there. Eventually it will be listed along with the others for sale, I appreciate any additional insight or information about it.
 

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I'm confused, I have a cue signed by him in 85. Can you post this email chain? I'll show Paul the photos and get confirmation
 
ideologist said:
I'm confused, I have a cue signed by him in 85. Can you post this email chain? I'll show Paul the photos and get confirmation
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Out of respect for the builder and others I'll leave out the responding email addresses - but here is the quoted response for the most part:

"Gentlemen, several months ago I purchased a cue with no signature, logo, etc. Beautiful stick, 4 pointer brown features and very nice smooth brown leather wrap. Recently sent photos to Bob H. He believes the cue may be a pre-1988 Mottey. Can you please confirm (or deny) if this is true? Many thanks in advance, Ed".

"Hello Ed, This is a cue I made before I started signing them in the late 1980's." - Paul Mottey

I have been slowly going through the collection and learning about history of some of the cues. There are several from Joss, Richard Black, Mottey, Phillipi, Josey, Tillis - to list a few. Eventually I would like to list them so they can be appreciated by true enthusiasts.

Wish I could have had an explanation from the man himself, he was very proud of the collection and will be missed greatly.
 
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