Item 12
Antique Billiard Cue Tip Fastener Patent (c. 1886)
This original 19th-century document represents a fascinating chapter in the mechanical evolution of the billiard cue. Dated circa 1886, this patent illustrates a specialized Billiard Cue Tip Fastener, a device engineered during a period of intense innovation when players and manufacturers were seeking more reliable alternatives to traditional adhesive methods.
The late 1880s saw a surge in “improved” cue technology, as the transition from simple wooden shafts to high-performance equipment necessitated more sophisticated tip-retention systems. This patent is a prime example of the industrial ingenuity of the Victorian era, capturing the technical specifications and diagrams of a tool designed to ensure the perfect, secure seat for a leather tip. As an authentic piece of billiard history, it is an essential acquisition for collectors of patent models, technical ephemera, or those specializing in the development of the modern cue.
Specifications:
Subject: Billiard Cue Tip Fastener
Era: Circa 1886
Category: Antique Technical Patent / Billiard Ephemera
Significance: Early mechanical innovation in cue maintenance
A rare and technical look into the craftsmanship of the 1880s. Please call for more information on this unique archival piece.
