SOLD >>>>>>>>>> SOLD >>>>>>>>>>>> SOLD
Table has now been sold and we are arranging to bring into storage and work done on the cushions and pockets before loading back up and delivering to south london
The table had one person only interested in buying it , which I am shocked really as these type of tables in this condition do not come up for sale often , but the seller is happy and the buying client is delighted with his purchase .
It turned out that I had moved this table for the selling clients Late Husband , when I worked for an old Billiards firm in Nottingham .
I am not sure if I moved it the last time though , I may have been on another job or on holiday and the other fitter did the work as the owner always liked to stay loyal to the firm that was maintaining the table for him over the years .
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Original Advert
We have a new client who wishes to sell their really good Burroughs and watts Steel Block cushioned table .
the table has stylish square shaped legs , and the wood work looks in mint condition .
Burroughs and watts steel block cushions are the most sought after tables on the market , they are more responsive to consistent bounce , and are very well made , some say that Burroughs and watts where the rolls Royce of billiard table makers .
Many of the other billiards firms suffered in sales when Burroughs and watts bought out their patent steel vacuum cushions in 1896 , and the same design cushions are still used on the modern Star tables as seen on TV today , only the pocket plates differ and pocket openings .
If you want the best Billiard table in build construction and materials, then you cannot go far wrong with this Burroughs and watts table , I would say this table is Edwardian and I would put a date of around 1920/30 as year of manufacture , Victorian tables where noted for their slimmer legs , these chunky shaped square legs are definitely Edwardian .
Tables with this condition wood work very rarely come onto the market , many are old club tables with worn out polish and X rest nibble on the end frame and cushions .
It is obvious that this table has been in private ownership for it’s entire life , such is the condition of the polished woodwork , it maybe that is has seen a complete restoration at some point in it’s lifetime .
We have not yet put a value on the table and the owners are open to offers at the moment , it may be that we talk about valuation in a couple of weeks time when I come back off my holidays , if any one requires a quote to dismantle and move plus set up the table , then please Contact
Geoff at GCL billiards by email if possible c.large@btinternet.com please include your post code and state if table has to go up or down stairs or over rough gravel or grass to access the building and room .
You could phone me on 07753466064 , but I am away on holiday from the 31st of June for 8 days and will be unavailable .
So leave an email enquiry and I will get back to you with the details of the owner and a possible viewing if you require.
GCL billiards have not inspected the table , but the photo’s do look good , showing the condition of woodwork and cloth , it maybe that a new owner may require the table re-covering , again we can give a quote for this work .
table comes with a vintage Riley Double bevel mirror scoreboard in matching mahogany , a modern cue stand free standing .
Modern lighting , balls cues and rests .
The price you pay is direct to the selling client and has nothing to do with GCL billiards , we are not on a commission , but we do charge £25 admin fee for time emailing any buyer and contacting the seller to give details of any one interested , if no one buys from a GCL Billiards enquiry then the advert is free and no admin charge will be invoiced for.
The main reason we advertise is to get the work of moving the table and any re-covering , in Geoff we have the Skilled billiards fitter with over 39 years of experience and men to complete this work .
We have had some success recently on tables sold from people reading GCL Billiards web site and tables for sale section , so we know it works .
Just be realistic with price , tables are not fetching 1980s prices anymore. if you are unsure on valuations then give Geoff a call to find out what a reasonable price in the current market is for a table like this Vintage Burroughs and watts .
As Geoff is not involved in buying or selling , he will give an honest and realistic valuation based on what is going with the table and condition . and what tables are selling for in the current market .
Tables for sale at realistic prices do sell , those that are overpriced very rarely sell .
This Full size table is based in Litchfield Staffordshire .
