Vintage RichQ - Leather Wrap - Excellent!

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rodcar

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The origin of Rich cues can be a bit confusing. This one has been confirmed as a RichQ out of New York, Abe's brother Saul's company. These are understandably confused with Palmer cues as they look very similar. This one is a ebony beauty, near perfect condition, small bit of chipping of the finish adjacent to the bumper. The large MOP dots on the forearm are not flush with the wood, recessed slightly. Not sure if this was intentional or not. This cue is as close to perfect as you will see for sale. Asking $800 shipped in US.
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New One!

Getting another RichQ cue soon. It is #5-Q on page 670 of the blue book. I have recently become a fan of these cues and their family history in the billiard business. If you have an interest in any Rich cue or have some interesting info. to offer it is much appreciated. Will most likely just sell one for now, this one posted with pictures or the new one coming. The 5-Q is original near mint condition and coming from the original owner. SOLD
 
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#5Q Rich

Here are a few photos of the cue I mentioned. PM me if you have an interest. Butt sleeve rings are not flush, stick out a little and one box window has a couple splits in the wood, see picture. Cue is in real nice condition for it's age. It is all original, including wrap, probably original tip. It has seen very light play. Will start a new thread with spec's if not gone soon. Expect it to go for about half the bluebook value.
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Vintage RichQ - Leather Wrap - Excellent! Reply to Thread

Rich Family cues are confusing; Izzy, Saul (his son), Morris and Abe (Saul's cousins) were all involved in cue manufacture.

Google "Abe Rich and Family" for the Wikipedia article on the subject.
 
RichQ

Yes, quite a extended family of master wood workers. Interesting story, will test hit this latest one soon.
 
Nice!

I've had a chance to play a number of Rich cues. This one is the finest one I've seen and played. This cue needs to be played!
 
rodcar said:
The origin of Rich cues can be a bit confusing. This one has been confirmed as a RichQ out of New York, Abe's brother Saul's company. These are understandably confused with Palmer cues as they look very similar. This one is a ebony beauty, near perfect condition, small bit of chipping of the finish adjacent to the bumper. The large MOP dots on the forearm are not flush with the wood, recessed slightly. Not sure if this was intentional or not. This cue is as close to perfect as you will see for sale. Asking $800 shipped in US.
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I know this is a super old post, but wondering how much you got for this? I picked up an excellent example of same cue, except with linen wrap. Only one of the MOP inlays felt a little recessed.
 
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Don't recall. That was a nice one.
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It's now my favorite cue to play with. The diameter of butt and shaft are are smaller than any of my other cues. The tip is 12mm. Weight is 18.5 oz. It feels like a perfectly balanced surgical instrument.
 
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