Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique score cabinet. An English, walnut billiard and pool scoreboard by Thurston, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Of impressive proportion and superb decorative appeal
Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
Select walnut presents warm caramel hues and fine grain interest
Configured for scoring several variants of billiards and pool games
Pair of rotating drum cylinders marked from 0-100 grace the upper cabinet
Pool life scores slide outwards to reveal the three counters or 'lives'
3-tier ball cabinet with drop-front door, the reverse finished with a slate scoring tablet
The door dressed with an inset brass lock — in working order, key present
The base hosting a generous drinks cupboard to centre, flanked by pairs of drawers and cabinets
Dressed with brass drop handles over shaped backplates and inset, working locks — keys present
Enamel maker's plaque to the back rest for Thurston & Co Ltd, London
Raised upon four shaped trestle feet from front to rear
This is a delightful antique billiard scoreboard...
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets