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J.M. Brunswick & Balke Co. Billiard Tables and General Billiard Merchandise Catalog, c.1870s

This antique 12-page catalog is a premier example of 19th-century billiard ephemera, representing the J.M. Brunswick & Balke Co. during one of its most influential eras. In remarkably nice condition for its age, this original publication serves as a vital historical record of the exquisite billiard tables and high-end accessories offered to the Victorian-era market.

The catalog provides detailed insights into the “General Billiard Merchandise” of the 1870s, showcasing the craftsmanship and variety that defined the Brunswick brand before the 1884 merger with the Phelan & Collender company. This vintage document is an essential reference for serious collectors, restorers, and historians of the game.

Specifications:

  • Era: c.1870s

  • Content: 12 pages of billiard tables and accessories

  • Format: Original softcover

  • Size: 10 1/4″ x 13 3/4″

Please call for more information on this rare 19th-century trade catalog. Sold.