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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2013 11:42:42 GMT
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Post by Chris_Sav on Feb 11, 2013 13:09:37 GMT
3) so, when said accident occurred, did the slate underneath escape unscathed ? :-/ Could be a fun job recovering that one if they have glued the cloth to the slate surface. Sav
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2013 13:15:55 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2013 21:00:20 GMT
Narrow SAMS, restoration job, ex-pub in Pewsey, Wiltshire: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Bar-Billiards-table-restoration-appears-complete-SN9-Wilts-/261178542314Looks as if its been stored in a cold place for quite some time. Views shown are from the rear, rather than of the gaping hole at the front, no doubt (where the rack has been removed). Loads of questions to be asked about condition of slate, bar mechanism, timer, etc. A considerable risk for anyone taking this one on spec. Went for £360 after 5 bids.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 21:50:00 GMT
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Post by daveuk1 on Mar 4, 2013 0:44:35 GMT
well I've just sent them a question, I would pay good money to see you eat your hat, but not a grand :P
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2013 12:11:20 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2013 22:48:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2013 10:09:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2013 21:43:02 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 19:52:49 GMT
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phil
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Post by phil on May 18, 2013 7:32:03 GMT
I saw this on ebay, but didn't realise it was the narrow version. I'm interested how to identify it as narrow.
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Post by Chris_Sav on May 18, 2013 7:48:51 GMT
I saw this on ebay, but didn't realise it was the narrow version. I'm interested how to identify it as narrow. The initial give-away is if a Sams table has a rectangular backboard. Normal Sams have a low curved backboard in the same shape but much flatter on a Jelkes. However backboards do not always stay with the table and the reliable way, if the pictures allow it, is the shape of the front four holes. On a narrow table the holes are in a perfect diamond shape, on a normal table the fifty holes are noticeably nearer the two hundred hole than the one hundred hole. All the front four holes are nearer the back cushion on a narrow table but that is difficult to compare in photos. If still in doubt, ask the seller if the playing surface is twenty eight inches or thirty two inches wide (approx) If it's a three pin league player wishing to buy a table then they need to avoid a narrow Sams, if the table is purely for social use than it is up to the individual whether they are that worried. Sav
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2013 8:37:25 GMT
Of course, a further giveaway on this one is the order value on the diamonds at the foot of the scoreboard. For normal 3-Pin the value of the back holes is 30 - 20 - 10 - 20 - 30; Whereas on 4-Pin (played on narrow tables) it's 10 - 20 - 30 - 20 - 10. Attachments:
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Post by phil on May 18, 2013 13:20:33 GMT
Thank you both very much for your advice. I do need a standard sams table for home practice. I can't believe I didn't notice the reversal of the hole scores! Duh! Phil
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Post by Q on May 19, 2013 14:20:32 GMT
Of course, a further giveaway on this one is the order value on the diamonds at the foot of the scoreboard. For normal 3-Pin the value of the back holes is 30 - 20 - 10 - 20 - 30; Whereas on 4-Pin (played on narrow tables) it's 10 - 20 - 30 - 20 - 10. Still be careful though, these have been known to be replaced/reversed. Sav's diamond check is the best & easiest to check (photos permitting)
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2013 13:53:52 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2013 21:07:30 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2013 10:30:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2013 21:46:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 11:30:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 17:35:41 GMT
.......and yet another one from Essex (Hadleigh Nr. Benfleet): www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bar-Billiards-Table-Antique-ex-pub-/300941164948Vendor claims it is ex-pub. One drawback is that although it has a working timer, there is no bar for it to deploy ! Not So Sure Bidding has ended on this item. 19 bids, the highest £382, but not sold as the reserve not met !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 13:28:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2013 13:51:52 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 16:22:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 0:01:36 GMT
Another Lincolnshire one, this time in Spalding: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bar-Billiard-Table-/251318760113Very nice condition wood, however all the pockets look sunken, probably insufficient attention given to securing the rings underneath when re-clothing (baize looks quite new). Went for £399 after 17 bids.
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Post by Chris_Sav on Aug 12, 2013 20:58:19 GMT
Snooker scoreboard (table is on right), non original ball trap from what I can see.
Yes cups are dreadfully fitted.
Sav
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2013 8:18:59 GMT
Snooker scoreboard (table is on right) Sav LOL Snooker scoreboard for "Snookerette" - this being in Gedney Hill territory.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 16:06:12 GMT
Oh dear, I wonder how the cloth on this one from Norwich got into such a state ? A similar case to the cake in MacArthur's Park no doubt. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bar-billiards-table-/321189675282Apart from the obvious water damage, which demands a complete re-felt above and below, possibly not a bad table. Went for just £162 after 10 bids. Must count as a bargain as the timer alone is worth that. Hope it went to a good home and that it will soon be restored to become someone's pride and joy !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2013 19:02:21 GMT
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