This isn't my cue but I just purchased one almost identical at a thrift store. What is it? Is it worth anything. I just got it home, it's straight and actually hits ok!
Vintage / Antique Cue Info Needed
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Depends. Your cue may me a Brunswick or an AESchmidt - among a few other brands that distributed this style cue 40s 50s 60s mostly. Your cue is NOT considered a “junk” cue by historical cue collectors.
I see a pin in the shaft, possibly ivory joint on this cue pictured. Probably an ivory ferrule shaft as well. That would say 40s maybe 50s and a collector would go a few hundred or more depending upon condition and closer inspection as to age and maker/ distributor of your exact cue,
I have owned and sold a few of these with plain brass joints at about $ 150+ an ivory jointed version of this cue is more like $250 range. There were many cheaper copies of this style cue in the 70s and 80s - the cue shown is NOT one of those cheaper cues.
I see a pin in the shaft, possibly ivory joint on this cue pictured. Probably an ivory ferrule shaft as well. That would say 40s maybe 50s and a collector would go a few hundred or more depending upon condition and closer inspection as to age and maker/ distributor of your exact cue,
I have owned and sold a few of these with plain brass joints at about $ 150+ an ivory jointed version of this cue is more like $250 range. There were many cheaper copies of this style cue in the 70s and 80s - the cue shown is NOT one of those cheaper cues.
I know. Not my cup of tea either...but it was REALLY cheap. Looks cool sitting in my cue rack.
SSDiver2112
Esscot Custom Cues
I got a single butterfly to convert (check it out here). Did a lot of searching to identify. Just search Brunswick butterfly. The style has been made since the early to mid 1900s by Brunswick or AES as mentioned above.
Is your top butterfly intact or cut off? Post pics if you can.
Is your top butterfly intact or cut off? Post pics if you can.
I believe that you have an A E Schmidt vintage double butterfly cue upon closer inspection from the photos when I got to my lap top. The joint is quite possible cellulose- invented in the 1800s and used extensively on French Hoille cues from 1800s to mid 1900s.
Your cue is most probably 1950s/early 60s. Value to. collector- this one shown in this condition- $100/ $150. IMO.
I do not think that this cue is an early 1900s Brunswick, from my experience with these cues.
Your cue is most probably 1950s/early 60s. Value to. collector- this one shown in this condition- $100/ $150. IMO.
I do not think that this cue is an early 1900s Brunswick, from my experience with these cues.
Thanks for all the info! I'll post a few pics tonight. I cleaned everything and shaped the tip. It cleaned up really well and played a lot better than I ever expected. When I got it home and rolled it, I was shocked at how straight it was. The big problem with thrift store purchases is they are almost always warped and you can't see it by eye before making the purchase. I paid a whopping ten bucks for her so it wasn't much of a gamble.
Here's my pics. This is 16 ounces too (you can see that faint "16" in one of the pics).
That is a very nice example of this cue model - a terrific $10 find! Congrats!
So, what do you think? 40s / 50s Brunswick or AE Schmidt? I can't believe it stayed straight!
My best guess would be 50s into 60s American made - Brunswick , AE Schmidt , could be either, by then Brunswick was distributing cues actually not made in Brunswick facilities.
Your cue looks to be in excellent condition so it was probably stored in a very wood friendly environment and not in an attic or damp basement or garage. I have 1920s cues that are still reasonably straight and in terrific condition - I have owned many vintage/ antique cues that looked like the day they were purchased - it is an occurrence in every class of collectibles - sometimes we just hit the jackpot!
You hit a $10 mini jackpot - great picking!!
Your cue looks to be in excellent condition so it was probably stored in a very wood friendly environment and not in an attic or damp basement or garage. I have 1920s cues that are still reasonably straight and in terrific condition - I have owned many vintage/ antique cues that looked like the day they were purchased - it is an occurrence in every class of collectibles - sometimes we just hit the jackpot!
You hit a $10 mini jackpot - great picking!!
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