Rare Antique 1909 Brunswick-Balke-Collender 16-Ball Billiard Set in Original Wood BoxUp for sale is an incredibly rare, 100% complete 16-ball antique pocket billiard set manufactured by the legendary Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. dated to 1909. This is an exceptional piece of American pocket billiards history, complete with its original, authentic solid wood storage box. Perfect as a high-end display piece for a game room, history buff, or serious billiard collector.The Billiard Balls
- Completeness: Full 16-ball set (Numbers 1–15 plus the original cue ball).
- Composition: Early high-grade composition/Hyatt-patent celluloid, Brunswick’s premium professional alternative to ivory in the early 1900s.
- Condition: Beautifully preserved for being over 115 years old. The balls feature a smooth surface with gorgeous, authentic light age lines (crazing) that give them incredible vintage character. There are no deep cracks, heavy impact fractures, or severe scuffs.
- Aesthetic: The set exhibits a heavy, uniform vintage discoloration and patina, showcasing its long history and genuine antique status.
The Original 1909 Box
- Construction: Authentic, unhinged solid wood box (likely pine) featuring its original lift-off lid design.
- Branding & Authenticity: Features the historic internal Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. paper label. While showing expected age, the label is mostly intact, fully legible, and clearly identifies this exact historic set, securing its provenance and collector value. Inside marking explicitly dates the piece to 1909.
Specifications & Shipping Details
- Manufacturer: Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.
- Year of Manufacture: 1909
- Game Type: Pocket Billiards / Pool (16 Balls total)
- Box Style: Lift-off lid, solid wood
- Shipping: Will be packed with extreme care, using individual ball wrapping and heavy padding to ensure the box and balls arrive safely and exactly as pictured.
Note: These are antique composition/celluloid balls meant for historical collection and display. They are not recommended for modern high-impact gameplay.
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