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Chicago Area Titelist Cue Conversion?

4/7/2023 10:33:19 AM

Chicago Area Titelist Cue Conversion?

I purchased this cue from a Chicago estate sale. I think it is one of the most beautiful things I own and it has definitely become my new favorite cue!

The cue is not for sale.

It has what appears to be purple heart veneers in a Titleist pattern with additional embellishments on the points. A black leather wrap like what you would find on a period Brunswick Willie Hoppe cue. The white dots are ivory and so is the butt cap (the cap has been hot needle tested). On the lower butt cap is a mother-of-pearl plate which is inscribed with what I assume is the original owner's name since I can't find any record of a cue maker with that name.

Please take a look gentlemen and see if this matches up to anything you know of or if any of you have seen in the past.

All help or clues are greatly appreciated!

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Chicago Area Titelist Cue Conversion?

Replies & Comments
  1. KCCCTCummings on 4/7/2023 12:57:23 PM

    With the cue being from the Chicago area, it may be from the original Brunswick cue shop.

    It could also be a Herman Rambow cue, who I believe was the cue maker at the Brunswick shop before he went on his own.

    Best of Luck!

  2. KCCCKCCC on 4/7/2023 1:39:56 PM

    It does not have the brass joint that I thought all Rambow cues came with so I had ruled out Rambow, unless someone more knowledgeable than me has seen him use a similar style joint.

    Something custom out of the Brunswick cue shop is a great suggestion. Does anyone know what one would look for to validate that?

    Personally, I figured it was possibly from some other local cue maker.

    I don't think I have "discovered" pool cue gold, but there is just something really cool about this cue. Its heft is nothing short of lead-filled police truncheon territory with some stunning veneers. So if any pool hall rumble happens while I'm playing with this cue, I know I'm going home safely that night!

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Chicago Area Titelist Cue Conversion?

  • Title: Chicago Area Titelist Cue Conversion?
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  • Published: 4/7/2023 10:33:19 AM
  • Last Updated: 5/3/2023 7:48:34 AM
  • Last Updated By: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)