Collecting
Cues n Views is about saving old cues for future generations to enjoy and a service that aims to inform those of you that are interested in old cues about their history, their design peculiarities and their current market value as a collector’s item or for insurance purposes.
David Smith
Cues n Views
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Ivory Billiard Balls
More Balls: Ivory billiard balls from Burroughes and Watts. David SmithCues n Views
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Riley billiard tables truck by Corgi
Riley billiard tables truck made by Corgi.
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Green Baize visit
Green Baize Limited More Posts: Green Baize visit A friend wanted to go to Green Baize Limited. Naturally, I was delighted to accompany him. The trip was a joy. The selection of cues is outstanding. The staff were all approachable…
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Charles Dawson Cues
David talks about Charles Dawson from Huddersfield and cues that bear his name. Charles Dawson cue images
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John Pulman Snooker Balls
More Balls: John Pulman pre-owned Snooker Balls My most important set. Previously supplied to John Pulman. Absolutely mind; he had not changed over his previous set when he sadly passed away. David SmithCues n Views
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A E Perry Billiard Balls
More Balls: Billiard balls from A E Perry & Son, Billiard Table Makers, Brighton. David SmithCues n Views A E Perry History
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Riley Burwat Snooker Plus Balls
Riley Burwat Limited, Acrington, London and branches Snooker Plus Balls set.
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H J Davis
Although he claimed that his business had been established in 1896, the first reference to him trading independently comes in 1902, shortly after his arrival in the Kentish town of Old Brompton. Here he took over the premises of a…
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Kent & Co
In 1913, Leonard Kent was joined in partnership by Edward Cleal who, having taken over the factory of the Bonzoline Ball Co in Queen Street, London, was involved with the manufacture and sale of composition billiard balls.
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Burnley Billiard Works Enquiry
Dave, North Wales enquired about his machine spliced cue and shared an image of it in September 2025, Cues n Views historian, Peter Ainsworth replied as follows. Your cue was made by Willie Holt (Burnley) Ltd., between the wars.
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Norval & Sons
In 1878 they opened a works and showroom at 42 Argyle street, Glasgow, and began the trade as ‘Norval & Wilson’. They remained at this address until 1882, when they opened separate workshops at 57 Argyle Street, with the showroom…
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The Jameson International final 1983 table plate
David Smith, Cues n Views acquired this very unusual snooker table plaque many years ago. It has a unique story.
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William Sykes
Henry Osborne Sykes (1875-1939) and William Oates Sykes (1883-1935) who both became involved with the business, and the introduction of billiards to the range of products seems to coincide with the start of their influence. The first definite reference to…
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Frederick Mortlock
Frederick Herbert Mortlock (1852-1897) was born in Clare, Suffolk, where he learned his trade as cabinet maker before moving to London and taking employment with Burroughes & Watts.
