c.1875 Brunswick-Balke-Collender "Monarch" Pool Table

Item Details

A circa 1875 ‘Monarch’ pool table by Brunswick-Balke-Collender. This 19th century pool table features a body constructed of maple edges atop a rosewood frieze with inlaid mosaic designs of birds eye maple, burl ash, walnut, ebony, laurel, mahogany, and tulip. The maple edges boast inlaid ivory diamond-shaped emblems and holds black leather pockets with chrome brackets. The entire body is mounted on a large solid-body cast iron lion head motif base on large lion paw feet. This antique ornamental table was upheld as the pinnacle of elegance upon its initial manufacture. It is fitted with a central leveling screw for ensuring a level surface. This pool table includes custom made wall rack, cues, balls, triangle and the original leather pockets as pictured.

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Condition

Minor areas of wear to felt as pictured.

Dimensions

Measurements of lot.

Item #

16SWF020-173