Wanted - Brunswick model 26 1/2

TATE

TATE

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If anyone has a Brunswick 26 1/2 for sale please PM me. (They have a wedge MOP butt and veneered points similar to a Model "H" Palmer).

Thanks,

Chris
 
Chris, Good luck finding the 26 1/2. I think they are beautifull cues and an excellent symbol of chraftsmanship during that time period. I found a couple a year or so ago. A gentleman found them in an attick of an old home in Dayton, OH. Believe it or not they were found wrapped in newspaper dated 1923. They were both absolutely gorgeous. We (me and stix4sale) put them up for auction on ebay along with a #34. They didnt sell but had numerous calls enquiring on the cues. I also posted them on here and had alot of calls from members here. I ended up selling them to a very nice guy in Santa fe, NM. He sent them to Scott to have them refinished. I have no idea why he would have touched them I thought they were in excellent condition. Nevertheless Scott did a terrific job on the cues, they look stunning.

http://www.proficientbilliards.com/cues/brunswick/fancy/thumbnails/index.htm

I'll keep my eyes peeled for you. I hope you find one or two...
 
Poolschool said:
Chris, Good luck finding the 26 1/2. I think they are beautifull cues and an excellent symbol of chraftsmanship during that time period. I found a couple a year or so ago. A gentleman found them in an attick of an old home in Dayton, OH. Believe it or not they were found wrapped in newspaper dated 1923. They were both absolutely gorgeous. We (me and stix4sale) put them up for auction on ebay along with a #34. They didnt sell but had numerous calls enquiring on the cues. I also posted them on here and had alot of calls from members here. I ended up selling them to a very nice guy in Santa fe, NM. He sent them to Scott to have them refinished. I have no idea why he would have touched them I thought they were in excellent condition. Nevertheless Scott did a terrific job on the cues, they look stunning.

http://www.proficientbilliards.com/cues/brunswick/fancy/thumbnails/index.htm

I'll keep my eyes peeled for you. I hope you find one or two...
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i agree, but i have to say wow those came out beutiful!!!! kinda gives me an itch... if you nkow what i mean.:D
 
merylane said:
i agree, but i have to say wow those came out beutiful!!!! kinda gives me an itch... if you nkow what i mean.:D
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A friend visited Bill Schick a while ago. He said they had a very fine example in inventory that may be available. Sw301-93:)
 
Thanks Guys. I will track down the couple of leads I have. There is one on Chalkers site but it's like $2300. What do you think they should sell for? Any good estimates?

Chris
 
Chris, I sold the two cues shown for $1800.00. I know, I know, it's still hurts when I sit down. Even if I sold them for $5000 it would still be heartbreaking turning them loose. Now it seems like I sold them way too cheap but when I was posting I couldnt get a decent offer. I spoke with some very repuatable members here on AZ and couldnt get a price I wanted. They are a tough sale when you have them and hard to find when you don't. I spoke with somone last night who has a few 26 1/2's but without the mother of pearl slide. Do you have a time frame of when these were about, or how they evolved? I believe the 26 1/2's that I had were very early models early 1900's. There was no rubber bumper it had stacked veneers with a smooth rounded piece of wood. The cue on chalkers looks to be from the 20's or so. Unless you find something, that cue is probably in better shape then most.
 
Poolschool said:
Chris, I sold the two cues shown for $1800.00. I know, I know, it's still hurts when I sit down. Even if I sold them for $5000 it would still be heartbreaking turning them loose. Now it seems like I sold them way too cheap but when I was posting I couldnt get a decent offer. I spoke with some very repuatable members here on AZ and couldnt get a price I wanted. They are a tough sale when you have them and hard to find when you don't. I spoke with somone last night who has a few 26 1/2's but without the mother of pearl slide. Do you have a time frame of when these were about, or how they evolved? I believe the 26 1/2's that I had were very early models early 1900's. There was no rubber bumper it had stacked veneers with a smooth rounded piece of wood. The cue on chalkers looks to be from the 20's or so. Unless you find something, that cue is probably in better shape then most.
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The Chalkers just seems like a lot of $$ to me.

I've heard that like $700 to $1000 in average/rough shape was the approx price. I think I remember when you were selling these. I'm kicking myself in the butt now too for not being into historic cues at the time.

I just want to have a few examples of cues that were trend setting designs. Of course the biggest is the Titlist, but this cue here had a tremendous influence on all future designs.

It is rare to find anything that was made in 1920 that is still gorgeous by today's standards. Just look at those beauties, wow.

Chris
 
I think cue addicts has a converted one made by judd fuller, if you weren't looking for an original one. Check it out. It looks sweet
 
Mystick Cue Fan said:
I think cue addicts has a converted one made by judd fuller, if you weren't looking for an original one. Check it out. It looks sweet
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OK, will do.
 
Got one

Thanks!

Looks like I have one, guys, thanks for the leads and the PM's with pricing info.

I would have loved to buy Chris's converted Model 26 1/2 but it was already sold. I have an original one lined up. I'll let you know when it's a done deal.

Chris
 
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