Description: Rare opportunity to own a Brunswick Pool Table 1928 Conqueror 5x10, original ball return model, no modifications. This table is a rare survivor from the golden era of billiards in America. These jumbo frame tables represented the high-water mark for American craftsmanship. Each table was handcrafted in Illinois. This table was family owned and spent most of its life in an estate in New York. This table has been fully restored. This table is the finest example of the Conqueror with the fully optioned upgrade of 1 1/2 inch slate and ball return. This table was built in the era where a 2x4 actually measured a true 2"x4". The slate is in perfect condition and actually measures out closer to 2" than 1 1/2, no shortcuts were taken when Brunswick built this table. This is the best pool table money could buy in the roaring 1920's. The table weighs approximately 3,000 lbs. The Brunswick Conqueror was the table William Randolph Hearst selected for the Billiard Room in Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. This table is the same 5x10 model with ball return that is in Hearst Castle today. The table plays perfectly with all new rubber, 5" pockets and the finest quality new Simonis 860 in a perfectly matched olive green color. The table plays fast and the balls roll silent because of the thick slate and robust construction. This is a generational heirloom table, representing the best of American Art Deco design and American craftsmanship. This museum quality table is historically significant and will provide years of exceptional playing experience. Shipping will be flat rate, white glove delivery anywhere in the continental U.S or Canada. No international shipping unless agreed to in advance. The following description is from the original Brunswick 1928 Catalog:Table's Wood & FinishBeautifully figured butt walnut inlaid with satin wood, ebony and vari-colored marqutry lines.Table's Cushion RailsThe Cushion rails, which are one of the most vital parts of a billiard table, are made up with what is known as a 3-ply body consisting of three layers of woods of alternating grain glued together to insure the rails against climatic changes. The center-piece of these plies is hard maple, the most suitable wood to hold the cushion bolts firmly in place. The body of the rail is covered with a rail cap of compound construction faced with solid rosewood. The rails are securely fastened to the table by invisible cushion bolts. These bolts are covered by blind cushion rail facing which is built up of 5-ply compound construction and faced with specially selected high grade walnut veneer inlaid with satin wood, ebony, and vari-colored marquetry lines.Table's CushionsThe Conqueror table can be furnished with any style monarch perfect angle cushion.Table's Cloth & Playing EquipmentThe playing equipment furnished with the Conqueror is as ordered.Table ConstructionThe Conqueror table is a supertype of construction known as the Jumbo and represents the maximum of solidity and rigidity in billiard table manufacture. All wood parts are made of heavy compound constructed, specially selected and scientifically dried lumber, veneered on both sides by cross veneer of alternating grain and faced with the very best quality of high figured butt walnut veneer. Top molding is built up of compound construction 8 in. x 3 3/8 in., and faced with a cross veneer and butt walnut. Legs are of extra heavy quality, perfect solidity being attained by means of double veneering both inside and outside and further held firm by glue blocks in all corners. Legs faced with best quality butt walnut to match sides. Rigidity of whole table and extra bearing surface for slate furnished by double cross stretchers running crossways and lengthways of the table. Sides fastened into legs with maple dowels and heavy iron bolts to keep table absolutely rigid. Whole table made in most thorough and careful manner and represents the highest attainment in the art of woodworking.Table's Slate BedThe slate bed consists of three pieces of the best quality slate, regulation size 1-inch thick, with all joints secured by brass dowels and sockets. It has no screw holds on the playing surface. If designed, 1 ½ inch slate can be furnished.Table's PocketsThe pocket irons are our No. 6 style, which are countersunk in the ends of the cushion rails by means of brass sockets.
Price: 48000 USD
Location: Yuba City, California
End Time: 2024-08-11T15:50:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3000 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Brunswick
Model: Conqueror
