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Willie Smith British Records cue
The writing of this badge is read holding the cue vertically rather than side-on. It commemorates both of Smith’s 2,743 and 2,030 breaks and mentions that he had made 83 breaks over 1,000.
This machine spliced version of the cue has an ebony butt with a Thuya Burr facing splice and it has a Smith & Nelson Limited retailers badge.
We are not sure of the precise date that this cue began to be produced, but the design would suggest the 1930’s. As it is known that Smith had made “only” 19 breaks over 1,000 at the end of the 1928-29 season, it would be reasonable to assume that the figure of 83 would have been achieved some time around 1932 and the cue could have started production around this date.
Andy Hunter & David Smith
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Links to articles about Willie Smith and cues that bear his name:
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Willie Smith Cues Video
David Smith of Cues n Views talks about Billiards Pro Willie Smith and cues that bear his name including a fine example formerly owned by Dominic Dale. On Wednesday April 14th 1937 at Alexandra Palace, London, the first ever televised snooker match took place between Willie Smith and Horace Lindrum. Stills from the video Willie…
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Willie Smith Cues
Willie Smith cues are generally much sought after by players and collectors alike. The collector should look for one in good condition, with the original lacquer
