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Antique Brunswick #360 “Tournament Prize” Billiard Cue (c. 1906)
This is a world-class historical artifact: a Brunswick #360 Tournament Prize cue, dating to 1906. Beyond its exquisite construction, this cue serves as a physical trophy of billiard history. It features a Mother of Pearl (MOP) inset inscribed with: “Won by H. J. MacPherson Champion.”
The craftsmanship of the #360 represents the absolute pinnacle of Brunswick’s artistic capabilities at the turn of the century. The design utilizes three triple sets of hand-spliced points and highly complex butterfly points in reverse. The architectural difficulty of executing reverse butterflies across multiple splice sets makes this one of the most technically advanced cues of the Edwardian era.
Specifications & Artistry
Model: Brunswick #360 (Tournament Prize Edition)
Era: c. 1906
Provenance: Inscribed to Champion H. J. MacPherson
Point Work: Three triple sets of hand-spliced points with reverse butterflies
Inlays: Inscribed Mother of Pearl (MOP) surrounded by multi-colored veneers
Fittings: * Two-piece ivory joint
Ivory ferrule
Historical Significance
Tournament Prize cues were the “Formula 1” cars of the billiard world. They were not mass-produced but were specifically commissioned by Brunswick-Balke-Collender to be awarded to winners of major regional and national championships. The #360 is widely considered one of the most beautiful and collectible models ever featured in a Brunswick catalog.
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