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Circa 1895, this model was one of Brunswick’s most popular pool tables. This antique pool table was once called “one of the most beautiful billiards tables ever produced,” in an industry publication. and here is the opposite (which I think is what you have):Īnd this one from Marschak's out of Dubois, Wyoming:īrunswick Popular 9’ Antique Pool Table - Birdseye Maple with Rosewood inlays, Rosewood rail tops and Ivory sights. The images below is a Brunswick Balke Collender version with Beautifully quilted Bird's-eye Maple background and Rosewood inlays: Shown with old finish removed but no Repairs or refinishing The "Popular" - produced from the 1870's into the 1890's, with Some variation in design, first by H.W. one version where the main finish is the rosewood, and the marquetry is birds-eye, and then the opposite of that, where the finish is birds-eye maple with rosewood marquetry.
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I guess Brunswick offered various styles, e.g. This one is in Texas at a retail store called "Buffalo Billiards".Īnother one in Colorado, fully re-finished, at Sheridan Billiards:Īnd this one from Bank Shot Antiques out of Albany, NY: The "Popular Rosewood" by Brunswick Balke Collender. this time it has been restored, and it is listed as an 1896 8-foot Brunswick "Popular" pool table just like yours. Then, another search on eBay for "Brunswick Popular" returns ANOTHER antique pool table exactly like this. and perhaps they affixed a name plate at that time.į/showthread.php?t=454373 Then again, it may have, at one time, been repaired or serviced by Grauman Co. If it truly is a Grauman pool table, it may be that they just used Brunswick Monarch cushions - hence the Brunswick Monarch name plate in the eBay pics. It's funny to note that the "Grauman Co" was in Denver, and the table above is also in Denver. and as you'll see there seems to be enough of them around. They put the table at about $35000 after a re-finishing (which can cost between $5000 and $15000). They are calling it a 1895 Brunswick "Popular" model.īut get this - It is in Denver, CO. I found this exact table for sale on eBay just now for $3995. Grauman L Co - Soda fountains and pool tables, 1550 Blake, Denver GRAUMAN FIXTURE CO L, soda fountains, pool and billiard tables, store So first, regarding the "Grauman" name plate, I found two references to a Denver, Colorado company, but unfortunately these references are all I have at the moment.
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They had Rosewood sides with Maple marquetry (and some were the reverse of that). I think in the end you'll see that it is likely an antique Brunswick Balke Collender "Popular" pool table. The information couldn't have presented itself any easier and I found some really interesting stuff.
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That is a really nice antique pool table. It's an 8 foot, four piece slate (1 inch) table. Does that name ring any bells to anyone? Would they have potentially gotten a Brunswick and branded it with their own name? I was told there used to be a nameplate with "Grauman Billiards" or "Grauman Company" on it. Is it potentially a knock-off? (The craftsmanship still appears to be great, if it is). Is there any way to tell what year it was made in? Obviously I still need to put it together, but I thought you experts may be able to tell from these pictures. What would be the identifying markings and/or traits that would help me tell if it was a Brunswick Billiards pool table? One person has said it's a Brunswick pool table from 1895. I have been told it's a Brunswick pool table from pre-1920s. My grandpa bought it in 1970 from a co-worker who needed to sell it for personal reasons. I really could use some help identifying this antique pool table. 4:48:15 PM Identifying Antique Pool Table, Brunswick 1895?