(Item 51)
Antique Brunswick Signed E.E. Lampson Billiard Cue, dating to c.1915, is a premier example of early 20th-century professional-grade equipment. The signature of E.E. Lampson identifies this as a piece associated with one of the era’s notable figures, crafted during a period when Brunswick produced some of its most iconic “wedge” designs.
Technical Specifications & Materials
Length: 57 1/2″.
Construction: Two-piece cue featuring a 4-point Brazilian rosewood butt. Brazilian rosewood was the gold standard for cues of this era due to its exceptional density and rich, dark grain patterns.
Inlay Detail: A signature Mother of Pearl (MOP) inset wedge set into the butt, intricately surrounded by colored veneers for a sharp, high-contrast aesthetic.
Hardware: Outfitted with an ivory joint, an ivory butt cap, and an ivory ferrule, providing the traditional “stiff” hit preferred by players of the early 1900s.
Craftsmanship & Design
The use of the wedge design—a tapered inlay of pearl and veneer—was a hallmark of Brunswick’s high-end line during the 1910s. The four-point construction provides both structural integrity and a classic visual balance, while the transition between the rosewood and the ivory components showcases the precision fitting required of master cue-makers before the advent of modern CNC machinery.
