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We have a client who wishes to sell their nice looking Birmingham billiards 10ft table
The table will require 4 adjustable slate supports brackets and support beams modification as this is something that Birmingham billiards often miss out .
They should fit them but they just do not for some reason .
If you have GCL billiards quote to move the table for you and employ them , we can also arrange to have these fitted at extra cost
The table itself is £500 as it is on site , any dismantle loading removal delivery unloading setting up and modifications work , will be charged extra , please get in touch with GCL billiards for a quote to do this .
The £500 asking price is a very good price for one of these .
Originally this table would be around £3000 to £3500 when new ., and the owner did say they paid £3300 for it .

The table is situated in Ettington near Stratford on Avon .

the 10ft table comes with the lights and matching scoreboard , cue rack cues and balls .
Both snooker and pool ball sets .

the spots on the table is the reflection of the light bulbs , these lights do this and I do not really recommend these type of lights for tables , best to use twin tube or LED panel lighting .
but it may be a simple change of bulbs from clear glass to frosted ones to sort the spot problem out .

as you can see the cloth is pretty decent and has some life left in it , so this will save you a re-cover
Nest and leathers are as new and the light Oak wood work is really good condition too .

Photo close up from one end .

Cloth has a few stab marks , but in my opinion is OK for a year or so as it has plenty of nap left on it ,
it will of course brush and iron up better when refitted .
Or if you prefer pay extra and have it re-covered with brand new cloth .

As stated all removal and delivery and set up costing is separate from the £500 asking price .

All inquiries to Geoff or Carol  at GCL billiards at

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Here we have a table for sale that resembles a Riley diner but does not have the raise and fall operation .
it comes with chairs and table top .
The top in my opinion is a three leaf extender top from a  normal 1930 /1950s dining table stained and polished to match or it was good match to start with .
and with use has blended in the same patina as the Chairs .
The 6ft Riley table is circa 1910 to 1920 , it has the brass domed coffin screws in the cushions that gives me an idea of date it was manufactured .
Sturdy 6ft table for snooker or pool .
we value the table the top and chairs at £350 which is a good come and buy me price , collection is North London .
you will require a small medium van transit sized or a large VOLVO type Estate car , the legs unbolt form the lower frame .
but with the Chairs the Van is the better option .

The table with the top off and chairs put to one side .
you can see the brass domed coffin screws in the cushions , and yes these type of screws where used in the coffin industry to screw the top of the coffin down .
Typical Riley turned leg for this early  period , with brass top pocket plates with leather strip inserts to the face , we normally advise  a set of top plate leathers on these when it would be due some re-cover work .
But for now it is very presentable .
you will find you may require cushions on the chairs if you use it for a dining table as this table has no high low adjustment for dining height .
We have to be very Honest when advertising tables so I like to make aware of the fact that this table is a normal height playing table and not a raise and fall Riley diner .
which would be priced around £1000 to £1500 in this state of Honest  used play without chairs   , so at just £350 with chairs  it would be a good alternative.
and for comparison here is a Riley Diner raise and fall system and table , so you fully understand the difference of the two tables .

the table for sale does not have this raise and fall system

This Barley twist Riley diner is worth around £2500 to £3000 without chairs in this fully renovated condition as it is a rare to find model  ,
as you can see at £350 our clients table offers good alternative value .

the table top on
The chairs have some Barley twist design going on with the legs and the two end chairs having barley twist back and finials ,
I would say they are a matching set of chairs with the end chairs being the more decorative for the hosts of a dinner evening . typical of a set sold at many household clearance sales .
The chairs are Not high value but a nice touch to include in the package .
the chairs I would say would be the same age as the table top , 1930 /1950s .
altogether an attractive come and get me package for just £350. buyer collects from North London , close to Queens Park Tube Station ,
I will pass on any inquiries to the seller , and give your details to him .
contact Geoff or Carol at GCL billiards by email please to

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Now and again I have to recycle a few full size snooker tables
Most of which go to a reclaim yard but I have now decided to sell a few now and again .
Uses are flooring patio and counter top or table work surface if sealed .
Some even use them as Garden paths .

But once cut and trimmed down , most use them as hearths for log burners or inglenook lining and hearth , the slate acts as a good heat retainer and heat storage .
Much like a storage heater giving off heat after the fire has gone out heat will come out of the slate ,  if you line all around the sides and back of above fire place too .

At this moment in time I have a full set ( 5 ) of Welsh slates on my driveway and they are for sale at £60 each or £250 for the lot of Five ….no offers
first come first served …. I wish to move them quick hence low price of £60 a slab ….
check what others are selling them at  and most of them are soft italian slate not good old welsh slate like this set .
WELSH SLATE OFTEN SELLS FOR AROUND £150 per section some even as high as £175 if you look on ebay
buyer to load ….. I will help load but bring three  with you if possible .

Easy load up , if possible you will require a piano trolley to unload
it is much easier than carrying them .
I have a trolley to load only , you cannot take the trolley with you .

some have pockets cut into them , but slate is easy to cut and even put an edge on like applying a  good hard cutting bull nose router bit to the edge .

Welsh slate is a bit darker and denser to the modern Italian slate and more sought after .
most welsh slates come form very old pre 1900 to 1960s tables and are nominal 2 inch thick .

Over the years I have recycled hundreds of these slates .

5 slates will go onto a van with a 1.2 ton carrying capacity , and 1 ton back axle limit
my van carries over 1.6kg and is a Vauxhall movano MWB M-Roof
the slates weigh I ton for all 5 or 200kg each .
Phone Geoff on 07753466064 .

Here we have an ESTABLISHED  snooker club for sale , now re-modified over the years to become a Cue sports club .
Newark cue club established for around 15 years now .
3 full size snooker tables 7 supreme winner green badges latest edition 7×4  , and a Chinese black ball 9 x 4.6 pool /snooker table .
A bar and kitchen area , ladies and gents toilets and two further rooms for office / meeting rooms  or adding further tables too .
This club has been run by the current owner ( Jules )  for all that time , developing a good membership of around 400 .
own pool league established and well run .

Since this photo Jules has replaced around 5 of the pool  tables for latest up to date supreme winner models , so dedicated is he to keep his club as the best around Newark and Nottingham and Lincolnshire borders .
No direct competition in Newark as no other cue clubs around , just the local conservative club with snooker tables but nothing that could be described as direct competition .
you would have to travel to Lincoln or Nottingham or Grantham  before you see direct competition against this club .
GCL billiards  have maintained the tables here for some time now and before this at another club he was involved with
Jules keeps the tables maintained to a high standard , some may say to a very high standard due to the fact that he himself plays pool to a high standard and used to be useful on a full size snooker table too .

and through experience of maintaining all cue sports tables for over 42 years ,
Club Owner  players do make the best owners of a cue sports club as they go over the top in keeping their tables playing well .
the club would suit a Man and Wife team with a couple of part time staff , although you could run it with staff fully if required .
This Club  could be a little gold mine for the right person’s willing to keep  to the high standards that Jules and his wife have met ,   their son Max has honed  his skills to also become a prominent pool player to England status .
At the moment Jules is having 90% of the tables re-covered , so come this winter when the club reaches it’s peak earning capacity , any new owner will not have huge bill for table maintenance
all three full size are in for new cloth as is around 6 of the pool tables , the 7th pool table is good and the Chinese 9 ball  is playing very well and should be ok for at least 12 months before any re-cover is required .

GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE TAKINGS and make even more profit .
Selling due to Jules main business commitments taking more of his time up ,  so the club reluctantly has to go .

more photo’s here

Any inquiries direct to Jules on his mobile number 07896 525731

or the selling agent  here

Business For Sale

PLEASE NOTE *** Newark cue club is not owned by GCL billiards , but is just advertised on my site on behalf of Jules Goodyear , who has been a very good client over the years .
and I would be happy to carry on servicing any re-cover work on the new owners behalf at very good rates if keeping to jules high standards and frequency of re-covering .

Not very often we get one for sale in this condition as a private sale .
Direct from seller no middlemen fees .
Table is based in Sheffield and is upstairs location .

A recently refurbished condition to a high standard 9ft Mawson of Leeds billiard table for sale
some very nice flame mahogany to frame and turned legs

the table looks to be in superb condition and the cloth could be refitted back on as a normal re-stretch

the wood work is in Superb condition , with new nets and leathers also having been replaced .

E Mawson of Leeds is the maker , just look at that flame mahogany on the end frame .

a three section slate bed 9ft table , with double muntin centre supports
Mawson made quality tables .

Rare to find a date on any table , but this paper transfer sticker says Nov 1895
now this could be the manufacture date or it could be a table move work to another property .
one thing for certain top plated billiard tables where from a period of early 1800 to 1897 .
but I think the date of 1895 is bang on for this design and slate bed table .

GCL billiards will be happy to give anyone a quote for dismantle loading and delivery and setting back up of this table .
this table is a private sale .
the table is up for a NONE NEGOTIABLE price of £1000 direct from the seller .
HE IS IN NO RUSH TO SELL and offers will be refused , the table is a bargain at £1000 in this condition .
Try finding a table like this from a  dealer at this price .

( DISMANTLE AND DELIVERY EXTRA ) contact Geoff for a price with your post code .

all inquiries through Geoff at GCL billiards , I will forward any genuine inquiry onto the seller .

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NOW SOLD AND COLLECTED .
as from March 6th 2018

 

We have a client who wishes to sell their 8ft three section slate bed with bolted into slate cushion and 6 legs Snooker table
offers around £500 is what he is looking for .
Aylesbury area is the location of the table .
the table looks like it could do with a re-cover and maybe new set of pockets nets and leathers to bring up to date .
I can vouch that K&H is a very good make , one alteration i would recommend is that it is fitted with a set of adjustable slate supports as it is lacking these .

cloth faded and pockets discolored but is it is playable as it is .
and worth the money being asked .

a photo of underside , three section slate but could do with  some adjustable slate supports to make much better for keeping level .

this is the improvement of what I mean about adjustable slate supports or muntins .
these wind up to and support the slate from sagging and recommended to have fitted if you have the table moved and set up again .

bolted cushions into slate make for a much better firmer cushion and good bounce .
this table is made just alike a full size table and build quality is very good .

all inquiries to Geoff Large at GCL billiards

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TABLE IS SOLD SOLD SOLD

I did have a few interested in this table
which for some would be a fantastic buy with the cloth refitted , but the buyer who is negotiating the sale at the moment is going  to have to upgrade it with new rubber and new match cloth and match openings to current professional WPBSA templates .

around 6 people where inquiring about the table but only one firm offer was made last week and my seller client has accepted .

I still have one person who is looking for one and lives in Bali , but they will arrange dismantle and shipping
is there another one out there in as good condition ?

 

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We have a client who wishes to sell their fathers BCE Westbury in the Basildon area .
we can only describe from the photo’s supplied that the table is in fantastic almost unused condition .
as can be seen from the following photo’s .

superb condition cloth and polish of woodwork .

the corner pocket opening of steel cushions .
Can you see any ball track marks in the corner of the pocket opening ….so little used they have not had chance to wear in yet !
if you look closely you can just see them starting to appear.

Table will come with all accessories , including heavy duty fitted dust cover light fitting and scoreboard .
long tackle and cues in round rack

there area  few BCE copies around , but this one is genuine top of the range Westbury with those all important Steel cushions .

all inquiries to Geoff Large at GCL billiards

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