9′ Brunswick Balke Collender “Westminster” Pocket Billiards Table with Ball Return. Recent installation of new K-66 Rubber and Gorina Basalt Professional Cloth. Includes Aramith Ball Set, 8 & 9 Ball Racks, 2 Cue Extensions, 6 used House Cues (mixed) & Cover. Billiard table industry Billiards Pool. Classification: Year of Manufactured From 1913 To 1917 9′ Pro options (50″ x 100″ Playfield) Slate: 3 pc. 1″ framed, Wood frame 1″ thick Weight (lbs): 1346 Color: Oak, Mahogany. Technical Information: Information from page 54 of the 1916 Billiard Products Catalogue of the Brunswick-Balke- Collender Company. The Westminster is a recent production and modification of the celebrated Pfister style which is thoroughly well known through being represented in a majority of the largest and finest billiard rooms of the United States. Inasmuch as many judges of pronounced ability favor designs in furniture which are absolutely devoid of carved ornamentations or moldings we have adopted this feature in the Westminster, which depends entirely on the highly polished plain surfaces, gracefully sweeping lines and striking originality which puts it in a class by itself, as one of the most artistic billiard tables ever produced. Available also in a combination style. Manufactured under various patents granted from 1900 to 1916. Wood and finish: Furnished in handsomely figured quarter-sawed oak or Mahogany, rubbed and polished, inlaid with holly with black border and pearl. After being given the ordinary cabinet finish it is hand rubbed to a dull polish. This can be more easily kept clean than any other furniture finish. Construction: The heavy O. Framework of the body is built up in what is technically known as compound construction–that is, various kinds of woods tongued and grooved together and double cross veneered on the outside and inside, the outer veneer being handsomely figured. The legs are built up in the same way. Double cross stretchers 1 3/4″ thick x 9″ wide, countersunk into reinforcing blocks, 16 1/2″ x 47″ doubled veneered, and held in place by heavy iron frame bolt, making a rigid bridge construction. Long stretchers 1 3/4″ thick and 5 1/2″. Head blocks and sides bolted into legs, two bolts at each point, tongued and grooved compound construction, reinforced by heavy corner blocks and secured to leg cap in frame body with iron bolts, reinforced with hardwood dowels. The wood construction all of first quality, cabinet made and put together in a most thorough manner. All joints made close and secure and all mitres absolutely accurate. Glued up joints are tongued and grooved, strongly doweled and glued firmly together. All corners and edges made perfectly smooth and true. Cushion Rails: 1 3/4″ thick x 3 3/8″ with facing complete 2 1/4″ x 4 1/8″. Compound construction built up of various kinds of hard woods of different grains. Plain solid corner blocks covering joint bolt heads. Cap rails 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ on upper surface and covered with Rosewood 1 4/ thick. Inlaid cushion bolts covered by what is known as blind cushion rails, built up of 5-ply thicknesses placed in an alternate run of grain, with fancy figured veneer on the exterior. Also inlaid name plate. Eight rail bolts one each side and 4 on each end of 4 1/2 x 9′ table and 10 rail bolts on each side and 5 on each end of x 10′ table. Slate Bed: Best quality Vermont slate , 3 pieces to the set. The joints are made with brass dowels and sockets with no screw holes in playing surface. Thickness of slate either 1″ or 1 1/2″, as may be specified with wood reinforcing frame 1 thick. Hardwood trim at pocket opening. 1 1/8″ on 1″ slate; 3/4″ on 1 1/2″ slate. Cushions: The cushions furnished with this table, unless otherwise specified, are our celebrated Match Game perfect angle Monarch. These are made in our own rubber plant at Muskegon, Michigan from a secret formula which is used exclusively by us. Our guarantee as to their accuracy of angle, speed and durability is evidenced by the name plate countersunk in the top of the cushion rail. Pockets: The pocket irons are the No. 6 style which are countersunk in the ends of the cushion rails by means of a brass socket. Cover leathers reinforced at point of contact giving extra durability. Best quality red trimming leather and black fringe. 10 best quality Longfellow leather pockets. Table has not been restored and lived in a wealthy Chicago based family home for generations. Be sure to check other auctions for antique Brunswick Balke Collender billiard tables, cue shafts and more. The item “9′ Antique Brunswick Balke Collender Westminster Pool Table & Ball Return” is in sale since Monday, December 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Indoor Games\Billiards\Tables”. The seller is “jeffreynv” and is located in Buchanan, Michigan. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Table Surface Type: One Inch (1″) Slate Thickness (Original)
- Wood Used in Construction: Mahogony & Oak, Fancy Inlay and Hand Rubbed Finish
- Table Rack included: Standard Billard Ball Table Rack
- Billiard Ball Set: Aramith
- 1/2 Dozen Used House Cues: 2 Extensions, 8 & 9 Ball Racks
- Model: Westminster
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Table Size: 9′
- Table Cover: Light Weight Table Cover Included.
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Year: Circa 1914
- Region of Origin: US
- Date of Creation: 1900-1949
- Rail Tops: Material: Mahogony & Oak with Inlays
- Felt / Cloth Type: Gorina Granito Basalt Professional Worsted Cloth
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Brand: Brunswick Balke Collender
- Inner Rails: Brunswick K-66 Rubber (replacement)
