Arts & Crafts Billiard & Pool Tables
Dovetailing well with the craftsmanship of the era's houses, the early 20th century was, in my opinion, the peak for pool tables & their assorted fittings.
Unfortunately, most of these old tables were built for houses far larger than what most of us have. Here's a fantastic, but large table that Brunswick put out between 1906 & 1911 called the St. Bernard Mission:
http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/our_r ... n6leg.htmlBelow is a catalog picture of Brunswick Balke Collender's "Cozy Home", a table designed, it would seem, for the bungalow. It's only 6' long and has 3 quarter sawn oak leaves (like the rest of the table) which can be added to make it a library table or, in a pinch, a dining table.
I acquired one of these in very original condition a few years back. It needs new bumpers and felt. The finish is what one hopes to find on other arts & crafts furniture. With work getting busy and no room in the workshop, I'm realizing that it's time that it find a new home.
Is anyone interested? Send me a message and I can get you more information.
For more information on antique Brunswick pool tables, see their site here:
http://www.brunswickbilliards.com/our_r ... index.htmlKevin