Antique 1890s Brunswick Balke Collender Jacobean Oak Union League Pool Table

Description

Antique Brunswick Balke Collender Improved Union League Pool Table, Circa Late 1894s to early 1900s, #34026. The Improved Union League Design drew inspiration from Jacobean and Egyptian Styling. Made from oak and quartersawn oak with carved molding over fluted and turned legs, with square caps. The table has three piece Vermont 1" slate, Monarch Cushions, red leather or interlaced leather pockets, some original and several other sticks, Belgian made Amarith balls and additional accessories. Includes table cover

Original Catalog Description
Few billiard tables present such an artistic appearance as the "Improved Union League." The legs are handsomely fluted and turned, with square caps and Egyptian moldings. There are finely manufactured brackets on the sides of the union with the head blocks, while moldings running along the sides form a capital foil to the polished woodwork. An elegantly designed frieze in the prevailing Egyptian style completes the decorative part of the table and gives it a splendid finish. The entire workmanship shown in the "Improved Union League" is of the highest order of merit and the table has met with the greatest appreciation in all parts of the country. It is perfectly constructed, thoroughly first class in all its appointments, and makes an agreeable addition to either a private residence or the most exclusive and aristocratic club house in the world.

Condition

Fair; wear and distressing from age and use. Marking and edgewear. Table felt should be replaced. Current felt is worn with holes. Two of the Belgian Amarith Balls are missing. Others are worn with splits and crazing to finish. Some sticks are wrapped. Leather pockets are dry

Dimensions

109.5" x 50" x 34.5"