Cues For Sale

"A wonderful original cue tipping set in a mahogany box. A boxwood cue tipper with original green label for ORME & SONS PATENT CUE TIP FASTENER. The mahogany box is original to the set and the cue fastener has its own fitter compartment. There is a lidded space for cue tips. There is a metal file and a round tin box containing cue tips (possibly nice label is missing). There is a space in the centre for something which is obviously missing. Box in great condition. The boxwood cue fastener is in mint condition. Box size: 8in by 5in by 3in deep. Quite rare in this condition."

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Andrew Ricketts' "Walter Lindrum - Billiards Phenomenon" is the definitive biography of Lindrum's life.

Originally published in 1982, "Billiards Phenomonen" was meticulously researched and is extremely well-written. It is a wonderful read that contains many interesting anecdotes about billiards at the time and reveals Lindrum's character in a unique and insightful way.

A special leather bound edition was issued in a limited run of 200 copies only, each signed personally by Andrew Ricketts. A few of these remain unsold.

You can purchase a limited edition copy of "Billiards Phenomenon", for a very reasonable price, by contacting Andrew directly at the e-mail address shown above.

This is a Burroughes & Watts Eureka Cue, made by Tony Ions. It is a double-butted cue with four macassar ebony splices over four tulipwood splices. The cue is generally in good condition although two screws are missing from the badge.

You can order one of these today from Tony and you will pay about the same as the asking price. The problem is that, as Tony is in great demand, you will probably have to wait at the end of the line for some months before you see it.

Want to Sell an Antique Cue (or other item)?

I have decided, on a trial basis, to offer a service by which I will list items that people wish to sell. The item could be an antique billiards or snooker cue or some other piece of billiards or snooker memorabilia. All you need do is contact me with details of the cue or other item.

At this stage, I plan to offer this service free of charge but entirely at my own discretion. In the future, I might impose a small fee for the service.

Wish to Buy an Antique Cue?

You can visit this page to see cues or other items are for sale. If you are interested in an item, you should contact the vendor to see whether you can agree on terms of sale.

Important Note: I have not physically inspected any of the items listed on this page and, therefore, I cannot vouch for the existence or genuineness of the item or for the accuracy of any of the information that is given. Moreover, I do not necessarily know anything about the vendor and I cannot accept any responsibility in relation to any transaction which may result from an introduction made through this website.

YOU TRADE WITH THE VENDOR ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Gary Clarke has done billiards and snooker collectors an immense service with his recently published "A Billiards & Snooker Compendium" (released June 2008).

This marvellous book of 275 pages contains bibliographical information on over 650 billiards and snooker books. It has a detailed description of each book's content, tips on identifying different editions, notes on scarce dustjackets and estimated values for first editions.

This is an essential reference book that will appeal to all collectors of billiards and snooker memorabilia. It is sure to become an essential reference point for all collectors.

The book retails for around 20GBP and I highly recommend it.

You can buy a copy on Amazon or by contacting the author, Gary Clarke, on his e-mail address: beeclarke@yahoo.com.