(Item 15)

Antique Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Home Billiard Table Promotion, c.1903

This antique promotional piece offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the marketing of domestic billiard tables at the turn of the century. Produced by Thompson & Brown, this exceptional item features a rare black-and-white photograph that has been meticulously hand-colored by the photographer, a technique that provides a unique, painterly depth to the scene.

The piece is both signed and dated by the photographer, with a formal copyright by “T&B 1903.” This vintage photograph was designed to showcase the elegance and social prestige of owning a Brunswick-Balke-Collender home table, capturing the refined lifestyle associated with the brand during the early 1900s. Its large format and artisanal coloring make it a significant crossover piece for collectors of both photography and billiard history.

Specifications:

  • Date: Copyright 1903

  • Producer: Thompson & Brown

  • Medium: Hand-colored black-and-white photograph

  • Features: Signed and dated by the photographer

  • Size: 27 3/4″ x 23 1/2″

Please email for more information on the condition and provenance of this rare hand-colored promotion.