eBay Very Rare 1pc Joe Davis Exhibition 147 Ash Cue with the Weight Stamp

[gazza147]

For Sale - Very Very Rare 1pc Joe Davis Exhibition 147 Ash Cue with the Weight Stamp Side On.

These are Very Rare as these Joe Davis Cues with the Weight Stamp Side on were Only Made for Joe Davis 2 Major Exhibitions 1 in 1937 and the Other in Late 1950's after he Made his 1st 147 in 1955. This Cue has the 147 Badge on with the Weight Stamp Side On so this would have been the 2nd Major Exhibition after his great 147 in 1955 and his last Ever Major Exhibition!

I spoke to Andy Hunter on Sunday who 99% of People know or Heard of him if they are into Antique Cues and Collectables as Andy is the Most Knowledgeable Person in the UK if Not the World on Antique Cues & Collectables! and he said he has had 1000's of Joe Davis Cues but Only ever Seen 2 of These Cues with the Weight Stamp Side on which he Confirms they were Made Specially for Joe Davis Major Exhibitions which there were Only 2 Ever!!

I also asked Andy that the Ash looked very Dark Colour and he told me to Smell the Cue as he said that was Smoke from the Old Clubs! And I did smell it while I was on the Phone to Him and Yes he was Correct again smelt like a Fag!...lol... He did tell me Not to Clean the Cue or Anything as this is the Way Collectors and Fans of Joe Davis would love Original Cue Not Touched.

I have Attached some Pictures of this Very Rare Cue Below Please look at the Weight Stamp Side On instead of being Straight!

Cue Specs.......

Length Approx: 58"
Tip Approx: 9.7mm
Butt Diameter: 31.7




















As the Picture Below Shows I have just given the Badge a Quick Wipe and Most of the Nicotine/etc has come off the Badge but so has some of the Ink writing which is Nothing to Worry About as Tony Glover and Many Others can put that Back in like its was Originally as the Grooves are still there and it just needs the Ink put back in which I will get Done for Who ever Buys this if they want me too ok.





Gaz.

[100-uper]

I'm interested in these "major exhibitions" of Joe Davis. I don't believe I've heard of them before, could you enlighten me?

[gazza147]

Please Read Above Carefully then.........I have No Need to lie!

If you dont beleive me Ring Andy Hunter who is the Most Knowledgeable Person in the Uk well the World on Antique Cues & Collectables!

If you want to Double check my "Made Up Story" if you Think that then I will Send you Andy Hunters Telephone Number if you haven't Already Got it.

Thats the Problem with Some People They Post on Threads and TRY and make out the Person is Not Telling the Truth etc and that Puts People Off Cheers 100-upper.

What is Your Name in the Antique World m8!


Gaz.

[perpetualboredom]

I rather think 100 upper knows as much if not more about that era of snooker and billiards than anyone actually.

[gazza147]

Not what I have been Told for the Last 30+yrs!!

If you do Peter then please enlighten me.

As I am Not Making Out I Know Everything about Antique Cues because I dont thats why I spoke to Andy before Posting This.

And if you are Big Collector then Please Show me some of these Side Weighted 147 Exhibition Cues as I have Never Seen another and Andy Hunter Only ever Seen 2!

Gaz.

[perpetualboredom]

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One like that?

[100-uper]

I just asked a simple question. What do you mean by an exhibition? A trade exhibition? A snooker exhibition? Tell me what you know - I am always keen to learn.

[trevs1]

Can't say I've a great deal of knowledge on older cues, but, it seems that SOOOOOO much emphasis is placed on weight stamps, when to me, it gives away very little, if anything at all, of some older cues.

I could believe some of it if there was some sort of documentary evidence to back up some of the claims I've heard, but as yet, I've not seen any.

Does anyone else know whether weight stamps have ANY sort of official record of their meaning, or is it simply based on the strength of the word of the experts who colllect them.?

[ste bed]

Please Read Above Carefully then.........I have No Need to lie!

If you dont beleive me Ring Andy Hunter who is the Most Knowledgeable Person in the Uk well the World on Antique Cues & Collectables!

If you want to Double check my "Made Up Story" if you Think that then I will Send you Andy Hunters Telephone Number if you haven't Already Got it.

Thats the Problem with Some People They Post on Threads and TRY and make out the Person is Not Telling the Truth etc and that Puts People Off Cheers 100-upper.

What is Your Name in the Antique World m8!


Gaz.

i think all 100 upper was asking was when and where was these 2 major exhibitions of joe davis held.

[ste bed]

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One like that?

is this one one of the two that andy hunter as seen?

[ADR147]

joe davis played a lot of exhibitions and even exibihition tours (what i assume you mean) up until 1964 when he retired.

[ADR147]

Can't say I've a great deal of knowledge on older cues, but, it seems that SOOOOOO much emphasis is placed on weight stamps, when to me, it gives away very little, if anything at all, of some older cues.

I could believe some of it if there was some sort of documentary evidence to back up some of the claims I've heard, but as yet, I've not seen any.

Does anyone else know whether weight stamps have ANY sort of official record of their meaning, or is it simply based on the strength of the word of the experts who colllect them.?

many years ago i had a conversation with the cue maker andy gibbs who used to work for riley and he spent a long time explaining a lot about the meanings of the stamps etc and now i wish i had written it all down!

[perpetualboredom]

is this one one of the two that andy hunter as seen?

Nah I was being a little bit cheeky it's not a 147 at all, its the 2501 cue.
It might be a rare stamp to find on the 147 (no idea in truth), but I've seen half a dozen on the 2501 break cue.

[100-uper]

joe davis played a lot of exhibitions and even exibihition tours (what i assume you mean) up until 1964 when he retired.

Gazza147 refers to two "major" exhibitions, one in 1937 the other after 1955. These seem to be connected with production of cues with an horizontal weight stamp. I'm just trying to establish what these events were? Seems to be an unpopular question. Can't imagine why.

[gazza147]

Right Guys let me see if I can Answer all your Questions in this Thread and Questions which are in my Inbox which is Nearly Full!

Right guys I think some of you are getting your Wires Crossed here, This Cue with the 147 on the Badge with Weight Stamp Side On was in a Big Sports Exhibition Not a Snooker Exhibition which there were a Few Other Cue Makers Cues there Kent & Co etc etc.

I am trying to get the Full Details of these Events and Some Proof to Show People with Doubts that these Are Correct.

perpetualboredom - As I said I have Only Ever Seen 1 and Andy Hunter has Only Ever Seen 2 so I didn't think you had the Same Cue m8 althou I do give people the Chance to Show me theres if they Have One! and Yes this Cue is Very Very Rare a Joe Davis 1pc Ash 147 Cue with Weight Side On.

100-upper - You said your Keen to Learn! I have been Told Today that you Know everything I would Ever Need to Know so Please You tell me as I am Always willing to Learn as I am Not Saying I am the Most Knowledgeable by Any Means and I have Never Suggested this.

trevs1 - Hi Trevor as I said I will try and Get as much info as possible regarding this Item and Maybe Others with Certain Weight Stamps on.

ste-bed - Hi m8 Peter should know of these 2 Events as I have been Told he Should Know most about These Cues! So I would be more than Welcome for his Knowledge on this Item.

Adr147 - As I said above m8 no it Wasn't a Snooker Exhibition it was a Big Sports Exhibition which Kent & Co etc also had Cues there, But I will try and Find out the Full Details this week if possible.


As I have tried my Best to Reply to all your messages tonight anybody with there Knowledge on this Cue would be very Welcome as I have Nothing to Hide and Haven't Put a Price on this Rare Cue althou I have had Good Advice what it is Worth!

Gaz.