Item 18
Antique Brunswick Carved Brazilian Rosewood Pool Cue
This 56 1/2-inch two-piece cue is a masterpiece of late 19th or early 20th-century craftsmanship, combining rare exotic timber with intricate hand-detailing. As a Brunswick piece featuring carved elements, it represents the higher tier of their historical catalog, where athletic equipment met fine furniture design.
Materials & Artistry
The use of Brazilian Rosewood—highly prized for its density, varied grain patterns, and resonance—marks this as a premium instrument from the pre-restriction era.
Carved Brazilian Rosewood Butt: The butt section features hand-carved details that provide a sophisticated aesthetic and a unique tactile grip, distinguishing it from the standard smooth-tapered cues of the period.
Rosewood Spliced Shaft: Matching the elegance of the handle, the shaft includes a rosewood splice. This construction method was utilized to increase the stiffness of the hit and create a seamless visual flow from the joint to the tip.
Ivory Joint: The ivory-to-ivory connection at the joint is a hallmark of elite Brunswick cues, offering the distinct, soft feedback and “click” sought after by purists.
Ivory Butt Cap & Ferrule: The cue is bookended by ivory components, providing a polished finish to the carved butt and a traditional foundation for the tip.
The presence of both a carved butt and a spliced rosewood shaft makes this one of the more technically complex Brunswick models of its time.
