Opinions:Brunswick cue and case
RIPP
about it`s potential value and collectability.This cue was awarded to
a hall of fame hockey player(Harry Howell NY Rangers).I was told the
story like this:Howell was an avid pool player and that is why he was
presented with this stick on 1/25/67 at Madison Square Garden on Harry
Howell night.Unfortunately they purchased a snooker cue,not a pool
cue.For this reason Harry Howell never used it.He stuck it in his
closet and there it sat for approx. 35 years.Then as happens with a
lot of old time pro athletes who didn`t command the salaries there
counterparts of today do.He decided to autograph it and sell it
through a sports memorabilia auction house in order to generate income
which is where I got it.
Let me say that this stick is pristine,it has never been chalked.It
is straight as an arrow.I would say 98-99% condition.The Brunswick
label on the butt is perfect and reads"Brunswick Trophy Snooker Cue".4
very sharp points with no veneers and a white joint(ivory?).Is either
11 or 12mm tip,I`m not sure.The case is all leather(plexiglass tube
center) and very thick gauge.I believe top quality at the time.Both
the stick and the case have been autographed with a blue sharpie
pen.Stick also has a white plate on the butt that reads"Harry Howell
Jan.25 1967."
I only have one picture at present and have posted it on a page for
viewing:
http://hometown.aol.com/poollshark/brunswickcueindex.html
Any of you collectors and/or pool afficianados who would like to give
me their opinions of the value and collectability of this set please
do.
Thanks
George Comerford
Providence,RI
Smorgass Bored
I clicked on your link , but didn't get a picture. I can't give you a
value on your snooker cue either, but I'll give you $113.27 for it sight
unseen.
Doug
~>*(((>< Big fish eat Little fish ><)))*<~
Roy Mason
the cue and I am not sure what value the autograph would add to it.
Roy Mason
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RIPP
I emailed you a copy of the picture.....I`m not that knowledgable when
it comes to cues....guess I just wanted to know if its worth much and
should be kept the way it is(unused)or should I go down to the
club,chalk it up and give it some action.Also I was wondering if
anyone can identify the case(maker)or is it just some generic leather
case?Any help would be much appreciated.
George
Chas
> ......Also I was wondering if
> anyone can identify the case(maker)or is it just some generic leather
> case?Any help would be much appreciated.
It looks like a fishing rod case pattern- they were made by a lot of
people. Modification to a pool cue case wouldn't be difficult at all.
It could also be made by an 'engineering tool case' maker; maps,
blueprints- stuff like that used to get cases that are similar.
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Chas Clements
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ted harris
Brunswick cue that old in that good shape. I have never even seen a four
point ebony style sneaky pete like that. Somebody really loved that cue!
When you do find out what it is worth, please let me know.
Thanks,
--
Ted Harris
http://www.tedharris.com
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RIPP
> It looks like a fishing rod case pattern- they were made by a lot of
> people. Modification to a pool cue case wouldn't be difficult at all.
> It could also be made by an 'engineering tool case' maker; maps,
> blueprints- stuff like that used to get cases that are similar.
after reading your comments I took a second look at the case and I
believe you are correct.There are no separate compartments for the
butt and shaft,it is just one big tube.It probably was manufactured
for some other purpose(fishing rod or blueprints)and someone thought
it would suffice as a cue case.I personally wouldn`t keep any of my
cues in it except for storage were it wouldn`t be banged around.Thanks
Chas.
George
RIPP
> In Canada the cue would go for about $200 - $300. This is just the value of
> the cue and I am not sure what value the autograph would add to it.
>
> Roy Mason
I like the sound of that Roy since I only paid $50 for it.Maybe I`ll
test the waters over at ebay or maybe I`ll have WEI ponder it for me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1789874139
Frankly WEI you should have set a high reserve for this one.
Thanks
George
Chas
> ........There are no separate compartments for the
> butt and shaft,it is just one big tube.It probably was manufactured
> for some other purpose(fishing rod or blueprints)and someone thought
> it would suffice as a cue case.I personally wouldn`t keep any of my
> cues in it except for storage were it wouldn`t be banged around.
Those kinds of cases are sort of generic- in that a tubular case with
a cap end is a pretty standard pattern. All that changes is the length
and circumference, the 'smalls' remain the same. They were made over
jigs to 'common' sizes, but I'd bet you that there are as few as a
couple of hundred people in the US today that can do the stitching-
even as a hobby or a 'reenactment' skill. I won't do it casually.
The lining that would have gone in something like that is just felt
over cardboard, and you can construct a 'period' type of lining with
spray-adhesive and scissors.
If you want to be *very slick*, get some sheet padding for under the
wool <g>
Use wax paper to shield for the spray adhesive.
That's a nice case of the period, and in great condition. Hit it with
a little shoe creme and some neutral shoepolish, and it is just fine.
RIPP
> Wow! The cue and case are in awesome condition! I have never seen a
> Brunswick cue that old in that good shape. I have never even seen a four
> point ebony style sneaky pete like that. Somebody really loved that cue!
> When you do find out what it is worth, please let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Ted Harris
> http://www.tedharris.com
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2852&item=1976209216&rd=1
George Comerford
Providence,RI
