(Item 181)
This Antique Akam and Skinner Billiard Table Catalog is a remarkable and rare piece of 19th-century trade literature. Presented as a two-sided fold-out, this document serves as a primary source for one of the more unique manufacturers in the industry.
Catalog Highlights
Manufacturer: Akam and Skinner.
Format: Rare two-sided fold-out design.
Featured Inventory: Most notably, this catalog showcases a line of cast iron elephant tables, which are among the most sought-after and iconic designs in the history of billiard manufacturing.
Accessories: Includes a detailed section on period-correct accessories available during the late 1800s.
Historical Context
Akam and Skinner are celebrated for their ornate and structurally ambitious cast iron table bases. Finding original ephemeral material that illustrates these specific “elephant” models is exceptionally difficult, making this catalog an essential reference for historians and collectors of high-end Victorian billiard equipment.
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