Brunswick Billiards: Antique Tables: Sterling






	Sterling Technical Information: From the Billiard Table Catalogue 1922 & 1923 One of our new styles of billiard tables on which we secured letters patent October 4, 1919, because of originality of construction. It is a good high grade table which will certainly be very popular. All steel construction. Carom, pocket or combination. Structural patent October 7, 1919 One of our new styles of billiard tables on which we have secured letters patent October 4, 1919 because of originality and simplicity. It is a good high grade of table that will certainly be very popular. Stock Sizes: 4 x 8, 4 ½ x 9, 5 x 10 Wood and Finish: The stock finish is the same as that of an all steel Pullman Palace Car in handsomely figured mahogany color. This table is also furnished in American Walnut or French Bronze. Construction: Frame or body of table-The body is formed and held firmly together by braces that are placed at the bottom crossways and also diagonally from corner to corner. The upper edge of the body is solidified by six channel irons, which are placed crossways. Each end is reinforced by three short channel irons which are dove tailed into the body of the table and then securely fastened to the first cross channel iron. On the top of these channel irons which is the upper part of the table a wood slate rest is attached which is securely held in place by countersunk stove bolts which pass through the channel irons. After the table has been completely assembled these rests are leveled so as to insure a level surface upon which the slate will be placed. Facia: The facia for the rails are formed in one piece-that is four pieces on a carom table and six for a six-pocket. These facia are placed on the rail or rails and held in place by ordinary wood screws. Six-pocket facia are properly formed and shaped at pocket opening so as to conform with the shape of the pocket and leave no projecting edges. On the carom facia the ends are slotted so as to fit together and properly cover up the exposed joints. Legs: The legs are of flare construction, the widest point at the bottom measuring 11 ½" and the narrowest point at the top 8 ½". There is a metal plate bottom at the base of the leg, which allows for shimming and also permits of leveling. This metal base has a groove in which there is fastened a piece of rubber on the four sides. This rubber acts as a bumper to protect the balls and eliminate noises when balls accidentally leave table. The legs are bolted to the table body with round head machine screws. The slate and rails proper are the same as used on wood tables. Cushion Rails: Compound construction 1 5/8" thick x 4 ½". The cap rail is ¼" rosewood and a steel facing blind rail. Slate Bed: Good quality slate, three pieces to the set. The joints are made with brass dowels and sockets with no screw holes in playing surface. Wood reinforcing frame 1 1/8" thick. Cushions: Standard Monarch. Certified by trademark plate countersunk in cap of cushion rail. Pocket Irons: The pocket irons are the No. 6 style, provided with invisible bolts entering from lower side of rail. Playing Equipment: The playing equipment furnished with the Sterling is as ordered. From the 1920 Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. catalog, page 18: The Sterling: One of our new styles of billiard tables on which we secured letters patent October 4, 1919, because of originality of construction. It is a good grade table which will certainly be very popular. Stock sizes: 4 1/2" x 9, 1800 pounds; 5x10, 2500 pounds; cannot be furnished in smaller sizes. Finish: The finish is the same as that of an all steel Pullman Palace Car in handsomely figured mahogany color. Construction: The construction of this table is best described by the following extract from Letters Patent dated October 7, 1919: "A rectangular sheet metal frame attached to supporting bed of a table, legs having inwardly and laterally turned flanges and consisting of sheet metal. Each of said flanges having screw threaded holes, braces extending respectively across the corners of said frame, and bolts extending through said braces." The supporting frame for the slate bed consists of a series of steel bridgework cross pieces with screw leveling devices which make it possible to adjust the slate bed to a perfect level and cover slight inequalities in the floor. The interior of the cushion rails are of wood covered on the exterior with steel plates. This gives a very substantial construction which, of course, is not subject to climatic conditions. Cushion Rails: Compound construction 1 5/8" thick x 3 1/2". The cap rail is 1/4" rosewood and a steel facing blind rail. The Slate Bed: Good quality three pieces to the set. Wood reinforcing frame 7/8" thick. Pocket openings protected with wood framing. The Cushions: Standard Monarch, certified by trade mark p late countersunk in cap of cushion rail. The Pockets: The pocket irons are the No. 6 style, with nickel plated flanges, provided with invisible bolts entering from the lower side of the rail.