(Item 9)

Own a legendary piece of competitive history with this W.H. Griffith N.Y. Tournament Prize Cue, circa 1914. W.H. Griffith was a premier New York maker known for elite craftsmanship, and this specific two-piece ebony cue was likely commissioned as a high-stakes trophy or a professional’s custom instrument. Featuring a sophisticated four-point construction and an exquisite Mother of Pearl (MOP) inset, this cue is a pinnacle of early 20th-century billiard artistry.

Item Details:

  • Maker: W.H. Griffith (New York)

  • Era: Circa 1914 (Pre-WWI Tournament Era)

  • Materials: Solid Ebony, Genuine Ivory, Mother of Pearl, and Colored Veneers

  • Length: 57″ Standard Tournament Length

  • Special Features: Mother of Pearl Inset reading: “B. L. C. William E. Griffith c1914”

  • Construction: Ebony spliced shaft, Linen wrap, Ivory joint, Ivory ferrule, and Ivory/Ebony butt cap

The level of detail in this cue is extraordinary, from the vibrant colored veneers surrounding the custom inscription to the heavy use of ivory at the joint, ferrule, and butt cap. The ebony-to-ebony spliced shaft provides a stiff, professional hit that was the gold standard for tournament play in 1914. This is more than a cue; it is a documented historical artifact representing the peak of the New York billiard scene.

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