Billiard Cue Collection

Edw. Gardner, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Edw. Gardner, 1912. Shows Edward W. Gardner playing billiards, possibly at championship game with Edouard Roudil, reported in New York Times, Feb. 18, 1912.

Koji Yamada, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Koji Yamada, between c1910 and c1915.

Harry Cline, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Harry Cline, between c1910 and c1915.

Alfredo De Oro, Cuban billiards player, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Alfredo De Oro, Cuban billiards player, between c1910 and c1915.

C. Demarest, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
C. Demarest, 1912. Shows Calvin A. Demarest, a national billiards champion.

Une journée de pluie, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une journee de pluie, 19th century. A rainy day

Les merveilles de la gymnastique... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les merveilles de la gymnastique... 19th century. The billiards player by H. Daumier - The wonders of gymnastics

Dites donc, Ravignard, si nos femmes nous voyaient!... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dites donc, Ravignard, si nos femmes nous voyaient!... 19th century. Les bons bourgeois'. Well, Ravignard, if our wives could see us! it must be said that we are famously bad examples

Billiards, 1898. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Billiards, 1898

Fredericks Pray, David M Clarkson, and Sarah E Smith, posed by the billiard table... Russia, 1899
Fredericks Pray, David M Clarkson, and Sarah E Smith, posed by the billiard table, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing leisure occupation described by Eleanor Pray in a letter dated January

A Little Game of Bagatelle, 1864. Creator: John L Magee
A Little Game of Bagatelle, Between Old Abe the Rail Splitter & Little Mac the Gunboat General, 1864

A Victorian Christmas card of two cats playing billiards, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603503 A Victorian Christmas card of two cats playing billiards, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian greeting card of a cat in evening suit and holding a billiard cue looking at
3603401 A Victorian greeting card of a cat in evening suit and holding a billiard cue looking at a kitten in bed, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Strength versus Strategy (engraving)
1592146 Strength versus Strategy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strength versus Strategy)

The Billiard Room, ca. 1725. Creator: Unknown
The Billiard Room, ca. 1725. Formerly circle of William Hogarth

Maurice Daly, Billiard Player, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Maurice Daly, Billiard Player, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Joseph Dion, Billiard Player, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Joseph Dion, Billiard Player, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Jessie Remained Alone at the Table (The Galaxy, An Illustrated Magazine of Entertaining Reading, Vol. VI), July 1868

Billiard, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

In Balk, 1890. Artist:s Rejchan
In Balk, 1890. A print from The Graphic, Christmas number, December 1890

Henri Gouraud, French soldier, playing billiards, 1895. Gouraud (1867-1946) first came to prominence in French Sudan in the 1890s, where he succeeded in capturing Samori

Billiard tables, 19th century. Artist: John Burley Waring
Billiard tables, 19th century. Hand-coloured later

Men playing billiards, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

A Losing Game, 1858. Louis Napoleon to Palmerston What about my match with Montalembert? Palmerston replies, shaking his head, Very awkward for your British backers

He buys the right to defeat me at his ease with a successful shot. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

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Step into the world of billiards with these captivating images and illustrations from different eras. In "A Little Game of Bagatelle, 1864" by John L Magee, we catch a glimpse of the early days of billiards, as players engage in a friendly match on a small table. The scene exudes nostalgia and reminds us of the simplicity and joy that this game brings. Fast forward to the late 19th century, where Victorian Christmas cards depict two cats engaged in a playful billiards game. This charming color lithograph from around 1880 showcases the whimsical nature associated with both cats and billiards. Another Victorian greeting card captures our attention with an elegantly dressed cat holding a billiard cue. The feline's poised demeanor suggests an air of sophistication often associated with this classic game. Moving onto more serious competition, "Strength versus Strategy" presents an engraving that symbolizes the intense battles fought on the green baize. It highlights how physical strength alone is not enough; strategy plays a crucial role in achieving victory. "The Billiard Room, " dating back to approximately 1725, reveals an unknown artist's depiction of what was once considered one of society's most popular pastimes. This artwork transports us back to an era when gentlemen would gather for leisurely games amidst opulent surroundings. Maurice Daly and Joseph Dion are immortalized as legendary figures in billiards history through their portraits featured in Allen & Ginter Cigarettes' Worlds Champions series (N28). These cards pay homage to their exceptional skills and contributions to the sport. Jessie finds herself engrossed at the table in "Jessie Remained Alone at the Table. " This illustration from The Galaxy magazine invites us into her world as she focuses intently on her next shot, showcasing dedication and concentration synonymous with avid players.