Item 31

Antique H.W. Collender Cast Iron Billiard Table Chalk Holders (Dated 1877)

This is a premier pair of H.W. Collender chalk holders, representing the gold standard of American billiard engineering from the late 19th century. Hugh W. Collender was a titan of the industry, known for his innovative patents and his eventual merger to form the legendary Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. in 1884.

These holders are specifically dated 1877, a period when Collender was producing some of the most sophisticated “heavy-style” tables in the world. Designed to be discreet yet elegant, they screw directly into the underside of the table rails, keeping the chalk secure and off the cloth.

Specifications & Features

  • Manufacturer: H.W. Collender (New York)

  • Date of Origin: 1877 (Stamped)

  • Material: High-quality Victorian cast iron

  • Design: Pivot or “swing-out” style for under-rail mounting

  • Quantity: Sold in pairs

Collector’s Note

Items with a clear 1877 date stamp are highly sought after by historians and restorers. They are the perfect finishing touch for a Collender “Standard” or “Narragansett” style table from the same decade.

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