Item 50

J.A. Rieper Billiard Cues Catalog (March 20, 1902)

This is a remarkably preserved original 1902 catalog from the workshop of J.A. Rieper, a premier manufacturer and dealer located at 147–151 Baxter Street, New York. During the turn of the century, New York was the epicenter of American billiard craftsmanship, and Rieper was a respected “proprietor” known for producing “Billiard Cues of Every Description.”

Dated specifically to March 20, 1902, this 11-page catalog (plus covers) serves as a vital historical record of early 20th-century cue artistry. It showcases a complete line of their finest offerings, including highly sought-after carved cues and sophisticated reverse-spliced designs. For the serious collector, this catalog provides the necessary provenance to identify and authenticate rare Rieper cues that occasionally surface in the market.

Specifications & Features

  • Manufacturer: J.A. Rieper (Baxter St., New York)

  • Date: March 20, 1902

  • Size: 10 1/4″ x 6 3/4″

  • Contents: 11 Pages plus original covers

  • Highlights: Detailed illustrations of carved and reverse-spliced cues

  • Condition: Very nice, complete, and historically intact

Collector’s Note

Antique catalogs of this caliber are often rarer than the cues themselves. Because they were printed on paper and intended for short-term use, very few complete copies survived the last 120+ years. This is an essential reference for any library focused on the “Golden Age” of American billiards.

Please call for more information.