eBay Hunt & O'Byrne 3/4 Cue

[daveraybould]

Guys

I have a 3/4 Hunt & O'Byrne cue that many people have wanted to buy from me. I bought it from Elephant & Castle circa 1985, it's so long ago I can't remember the exact year. Anyway it is ash with ebony butt. It also has an extension all supplied from Hunt & O'Byrne in a Green leather 3/4 Cheddar Classic leather case.

I wanted to post a picture of the plate as this may help some of the aficianados identify the exact make but I am not sure how to upload pictures?? I have to do it with a URL to Photobucket so I apologise for the image size.



I used to play a lot of snooker and one day I went up to Elephant & Castle was measured by (not sure if it was Hunt or O'Byrne) and some months later they gave me the hand made cue. I must admit I think they were a relatively new business back then but they were great guys and I had a great time there.

Anyway, I have decided to explore how much this thing might be worth. I don't play anymore so I might sell it. My other half says she wants me to keep it as an heirloom for my son...I am not sure what to do?

I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.

Thanks to all

Dave

[Bigmeek]

Were 3/4's around in 1985? I thought cues from this period would be centre jointed? If genuine it would fetch a good price. Case alone would be worth having.

[gem]

You could let your son try it out and if he likes it then it's his, if not then you could sell it and get him a top custom cue made to his spec. and you may still have some left over.
I would imagine it may sell for quite a high price if it is in good condition.

[daveraybould]

Were 3/4's around in 1985? I thought cues from this period would be centre jointed? If genuine it would fetch a good price. Case alone would be worth having.

I can assure you it is 100% genuine and would stand up to any scrutiny. I could be slightly wrong on the date but it would 85 86 or 87 as I was working for a particular company and I remember driving the new company car. When did Hunt & O'Byrne start/finish their business? I thought Jimmy White was using a 3/4 Hunt & O'Byrne around that time?

When I used to play at a local club I was always being asked if I would sell it. The offers never stopped and even now when I meet old snooker pals they still ask if I have "that cue".

The case is a bit tatty on the outside but the inside is good and it has protected the cue well. The cue is still poker straight.

[daveraybould]

You could let your son try it out and if he likes it then it's his, if not then you could sell it and get him a top custom cue made to his spec. and you may still have some left over.
I would imagine it may sell for quite a high price if it is in good condition.

My son would love it but unfortunately he has autism so his coordination is poor to say the least. He has a Burroughs & Watts that I bought him a few years back.

It's in great condition, no dings or dents. I have always looked after it and it's always been cleaned properly and kept in the case in a good environment.

Do you have any idea of what it's worth?

[daveraybould]

Jesus...I nearly fell off my chair

I just found this on EBay Hunt & O'Byrne 3/4 cue

[gem]

My son would love it but unfortunately he has autism so his coordination is poor to say the least. He has a Burroughs & Watts that I bought him a few years back.

It's in great condition, no dings or dents. I have always looked after it and it's always been cleaned properly and kept in the case in a good environment.

Do you have any idea of what it's worth?

I am sure they stopped trading around the late 80's.
I would imagine at least £500 if the spec is fairly standard although I am no expert and could be wrong.

[gem]

Jesus...I nearly fell off my chair

I just found this on EBay Hunt & O'Byrne 3/4 cue

There is a few posts on here talking about this Fedia seller, he seems to sell very good cues at a higher price than they would usually sell for along with a nice story about the cue.

[jrc750]

...Do you have any idea of what it's worth?

Possibly around the £1000 mark, maybe more on a good day
See ebay for a similar one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
This is from a well known "overpricer" , but yours has the advantage of a nice sought after case. If you are prepared to send to Hong Kong say, you will be offered a better price no doubt

[daveraybould]

I am sure they stopped trading around the late 80's.
I would imagine at least £500 if the spec is fairly standard although I am no expert and could be wrong.

Thanks Gem, so they couldn't have been in business that long then?

[daveraybould]

Possibly around the £1000 mark, maybe more on a good day
See ebay for a similar one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
This is from a well known "overpricer" , but yours has the advantage of a nice sought after case. If you are prepared to send to Hong Kong say, you will be offered a better price no doubt

Wow! I assume they're snooker mad in Hong Kong then?

Out of interest do you know when Hunt & O'Byrne started business? Gem seems to think they possibly finished in the late 80s?

[cazmac1]

Hunt & o'byrne was the first hand made cue I bought. Wish I held on to it now

[nlm247]

they were definately still going at xmas 1988

[jrc750]

Wow! I assume they're snooker mad in Hong Kong then?

Out of interest do you know when Hunt & O'Byrne started business? Gem seems to think they possibly finished in the late 80s?

Maybe just have too much money
Sorry dont know about dates, sure adr147 will know tho

[daveraybould]

Maybe just have too much money
Sorry dont know about dates, sure adr147 will know tho

I can't remember the exact year I bought it, I just checked my job history and it could have been 1984 1985 or 1986. I now know it wasn't 1987 because I left that job mid 1986 and it was my first job with a company car.

I'm sure someone will know more about them.

Thanks for the replies