Antique Pool & Billiard Balls

(Item 41) Antique Clay Poker Pool Ball Set This is a remarkably preserved 2 1/4" antique clay poker pool ball set. Primarily used in various "poker pool" games that gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these sets represent a significant era in billiards history before the widespread adoption of synthetic resins. Specifications & Features Material: Authentic compressed clay. Size: Standard 2 1/4" diameter. Components: Full set of poker pool balls featuring card-face suit and value markings. Condition Report The set is in Near Mint condition. The surfaces of the balls remain smooth with vibrant, crisp markings, [...]

(Item 39) Antique Clay Burt "Double Stripe" Pool Ball Set (c.1880s) This is a premier example of 19th-century billiard history: a set of antique clay Burt double stripe pool balls. These 2 1/4" regulation-size spheres represent the peak of late Victorian craftsmanship before the widespread adoption of synthetic materials. Artistry & Composition These balls are distinguished by their intricate decorative elements and traditional manufacturing techniques: Design: Features the iconic double stripe pattern. Detailing: Each ball is adorned with a unique star pattern surround encircling the numerals. Craftsmanship: The numbers are hand-scrimshawed, a meticulous engraving process that showcases the individual artistry [...]

(Item 38) Antique Brunswick-Balke-Collender Ivory Billiard Ball Set (c.1880s) This is a museum-quality ivory billiard ball set from the legendary Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., dating back to the late 19th century. Finding a complete set from this era in its original box is an exceptional rarity, as these components were frequently separated or lost over the last 140 years. Product Specifications Manufacturer: Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Material: Genuine organic ivory, showcasing the natural grain ("Schreger lines") characteristic of authentic period sets. Size: 2 3/8" (Regulation size for the era). Era: Circa 1880s, the "Golden Age" of ornate billiard room appointments. Condition:  A nice clean [...]

(Item 37) Antique ivory snooker ball set with original label box c 1880's. Very rare ivory snooker ball set, complete full set of #24 in excellent used condition. Size: 44 mm. Remarkable find. A full 24-ball set of ivory snooker balls from the 1880s is an absolute rarity in the world of billiards memorabilia. Most sets from that era have been split up, lost, or damaged due to the organic nature of the material. The Historical Significance The Transition Period: In the 1880s, snooker was a relatively new game, having been "invented" by Sir Neville Chamberlain in 1875. A set [...]

(Item 36) Rare Antique Scrimshaw Numbered Clay Billiard Ball Set Circa 1800s This is an exceptionally rare find for collectors of early billiard history and 19th-century gaming ephemera. These antique clay balls feature intricate scrimshaw-style numbered engravings, a decorative technique seldom seen on billiard equipment of this era. Specifications & Details Material: Authentic 19th-century clay composition. Size: Standard $2\ 1/4"$ diameter. Design: Distinctive "baseball" style numbering, executed with fine-line scrimshaw detailing. Period: Produced during the mid-to-late 1800s, representing the transitional era of billiard ball manufacturing. Collector’s Note: Due to the fragile nature of early clay sets, finding a numbered series [...]

(Item 35) Antique Zanzibar High Grade Clear Ivory Billiard Ball Set (#2) This is an exceptional #2 set of Zanzibar High Grade billiard balls, dating to the 1880s. During the 19th century, ivory sourced from the Zanzibar region was considered the gold standard for the billiard industry due to its superior density, "clear" consistent coloring, and remarkable durability. At a substantial size of 2 3/8", these balls are perfectly suited for the large professional tables of the Victorian era. The "High Grade" designation refers to the selection of the ivory, which offers a uniform grain and a level of playability [...]

(Item 34) Antique Zanzibar Clear Grade Ivory Billiard Ball Set (#1) This is a premier #1 set of Zanzibar Clear Grade ivory billiard balls, representing the highest tier of material quality available in the 1880s. Zanzibar ivory was historically the most coveted variety in the billiard trade, prized for its "clear" quality—a reference to its remarkably consistent density and lack of visual imperfections. Measuring 2 3/8", these balls are the standard size for the professional-grade tables of the late 19th century. As the #1 set in this collection, these pieces exhibit a superior luster and a fine, tight grain, making [...]

Antique Clay Burt double stripe pool ball set with star pattern, c1880s. Size: 2 1/4". Nice crisp set of double stripe pool balls with a star pattern surround. Surface dyed colors and hand scrimshaw numbers. For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Clay Burt double stripe pool ball set with a gear pattern surround, c1880s. Size: 2 1/4". Surface dyed colors and hand scrimshaw numbers. For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Brunswick Balke Collender Co Zanzibar Ivory Pool Ball Set. Double stripe surface dyed colors with hand scrimshaw numbers In the original labeled box.  c1880's. For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Zanzibar Ivory Three Ball Set With Original Triangle Box. A rare ivory 3 ball set measuring 2 3/8". Please call for more information. For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Ivory Three Ball Set With Box. Size: 2". (Item 7)

Antique Zanzibar Ivory Three Ball Set With Box. Excellent Condition. Size: 2 3/8". Please call for more information. (Item 8)

Antique Mixed Ivory Numbered Pool Balls In Original Wooden Box - The Brunswick Balke Collender Company. Surface dyed colors with hand scrimshawed numbers, c1880's. WANTED To Buy! single ivory numbered  pool balls.  (Item 9)

Antique Brunswick Balke Collender Co Ivory Numbered Pool Ball Set. Size: 2 1/4". For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Ivory Burt Double Stripe Pool Ball Set, c1880s. This ivory 15 ball set has the numbers hand engraved on both sides of the balls inside a flower pedal design. The fancy Burt beach ball double stripe is one of the rarest styles made. Size: 2 1/8". For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Brunswick Balke Collender Co Clay Wave O Lene Pool Ball Set,  c1890s/1910. Size: 2 1/4".   WANTED TO PURCHASE!!

Antique Red Ivory Pool Ball Set, c1880s-1890s. This ivory 15 ball set has the numbers hand engraved on both sides of the balls. Size: 2 1/4". For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Ivory Snooker Ball Set With Wooden Case. (Item 22)

Antique Ivory Burt Triple Stripe Pool Ball Set, Circa 1876. This Burt triple stripe set was colored for the 1876 Philadelphia World Expo. Size: 2". For reference only. WANTED!

Antique Clay Zig  Zag Pool Ball Set With Original Cardboard Box. Size: 2 1/4". Please call for price. (Item 24)

Antique Burt Clay Double Stripe Pool Ball Set, Circa 1880's. Size: 2 1/8". For reference only. WANTED!  (Item 25)

Antique Alonzo Burt Clay Cue Balls With Box, c1890's. Size: 2 5/16. Please call for price. (Item 26)

Antique Clay Direct Site Pool Ball Set With Original Wooden Box. For reference only. WANTED!  (Item 27)

Antique Ivory Burt Double Stripe Pool Ball Set, 2 1/8".  A very rare set of ivory pool balls with surface dyed colors and hand scrimshaw numbers. This set has a scallop around the numbers that is a combination star/flower pattern that is seldom seen. For reference only. WANTED ! (Item 33)