A popular table, the Southern was frequently found in barber shops and cigar stores. Less gilded or elaborate than other tables in the line, Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. designed and created the Southern as a medium grade table, but still constructed to the high standards that people were accustomed to from the Brunswick name.
SIze: 9'
SKU: APT173
Original Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Catalog Description from 1908-1909:
This style is deserved popular for the medium grade of billiard room, especially cigar stores, barber shops, etc.
Manufactured under 18 constructions patents awarded from 1892 to 1905.
A very substantial billiard or pool table of thoroughly good construction. Has been a prime favorite in the medium grade of billiard room for many years. Furnished with Monarch quick cushions. First quality Vermont slate.
From the 1904 Brunswick Balke Collender Co. catalog:
The Southern is made in two sizes, 4x8 and 4 1/2x9 and furnished as carom and pool, or both combined. It is carried in stock in a golden oak finish. It is fitted with our celebrated monarch Quick cushions and supplied with a complete playing outfit of good quality.
All combination tables have our patent adjustable carom plugs with iron fastenings.
All tables are fitted with Vermont slate beds from our own quarries and the incomparable patent Monarch Cushions.
Made in sections so that the framework forming the body of the table can be taken apart for shipment. The various parts are doweled and reinforced with massive iron bolts which obtain durability and rigidity.
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