Item 13

Antique J.E. Came Company Time Price Register (c. 1868)

This is an exceptionally rare and sophisticated Time Price Register manufactured by the J.E. Came Company of Boston. Carved from rich, high-grade mahogany, this mantel-style clock is not merely a timepiece but a specialized mechanical calculator designed for the management of upscale billiard clubs during the mid-19th century.

In the 1860s, these registers were the gold standard for high-end establishments. Beyond simply keeping time, they featured integrated dials or scales to precisely calculate the “price of time” for a game of billiards, ensuring accurate billing for the table’s use. The J.E. Came Company was a premier New England manufacturer of billiard tables and accessories, and this register represents the pinnacle of their auxiliary equipment.

Standing 17″ tall by 21″ wide, this piece is a monumental example of Victorian industrial design. Its presence in a collection or game room offers a direct connection to the business side of 19th-century billiard culture, where precision and luxury were equally prioritized.

Specifications:

  • Manufacturer: J.E. Came Company, Boston

  • Era: Circa 1868

  • Material: Solid Mahogany

  • Dimensions: 17″ H x 21″ W

  • Function: Billiard Room Time Keeper and Rate Calculator

A rare and pedigreed piece of billiard room furniture. Please call for more information.