Antique Billiard Snooker Pool table arts and crafts

Antique Billiard Snooker Pool table arts and crafts

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An English Arts & Crafts solid oak billiard , snooker or pool table made by Orme & Sons of Manchester circa 1910. Standing on six square chamfered legs with substantial arched brackets, the legs and cushion edges are fitted with applied bosses,the oak has a lovely dry waxed finish. All supporting an original three piece slate bed, the table plays exceptionally well, it would be possible to change the cloth colour.

Dimensions:

Height 83.8 cm / 2' 9 "
Width 290 cm / 9' 6 "
Depth 155 cm / 5' 1 "
Period

Early 20th century

Year

1910

Medium

Oak

Country

England

Signed

Orme & Son

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Orme & Sons originally traded under the name Thomas and James Orme and they supplied a large assortment of new and second-hand billiards,bagatelle tables, score boards, Orme & Sons expanded their operations to Glasgow in 1880 and acquired a Royal Warrant from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and used the Princes feathers on their products and in their advertising.